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Soft Strip Demolition

Internal strip-out services preparing buildings for refurbishment, including identification and removal of all hazardous materials during the process.

Preparing Buildings for Their Next Chapter

Soft strip demolition involves the systematic removal of all non-structural internal elements of a building — walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, fittings, mechanical and electrical services — to prepare the shell for refurbishment or major renovation.

Unlike general demolition contractors, Leesafe specialises in soft strip projects where hazardous materials are present or suspected. Our teams are trained to identify asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials during the strip-out process, ensuring they are handled correctly from the outset.

This combined expertise means you deal with a single contractor for both the strip-out and hazardous material management, reducing coordination complexity, programme risk, and overall project cost.

Hazardous Material Expertise

Our teams identify and safely handle asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials during strip-out.

Complete Internal Strip

Removal of walls, ceilings, floors, M&E, fixtures, and all non-structural elements.

Waste Segregation

Materials segregated on site for recycling, general waste, and hazardous waste disposal.

Single Contractor

One contract for strip-out and hazardous material management reduces complexity and cost.

Programme Reliability

Experienced project management ensures the strip-out is completed on time for follow-on trades.

Compliance Documentation

Full documentation including waste transfer notes, consignment notes, and photographic records.

Our Process

How It Works

1

Pre-Start Survey

We survey the building, identify hazards, and plan the strip-out sequence.

2

Hazard Removal

Any asbestos or hazardous materials are removed first by our licensed teams.

3

Soft Strip

Systematic removal of all non-structural internal elements to bare shell.

4

Handover

Clean, documented handover of the bare shell, ready for refurbishment works.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between soft strip and demolition?
Soft strip removes all non-structural internal elements (walls, ceilings, fixtures, M&E) while leaving the building structure intact. Full demolition takes down the entire building. Soft strip is typically carried out before refurbishment or major renovation.
Do you handle asbestos found during strip-out?
Yes. This is one of our key advantages. If asbestos or other hazardous materials are encountered during the strip-out, our licensed operatives can deal with them immediately, avoiding delays and additional contractor coordination.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. We regularly carry out phased soft strip projects in partially occupied buildings, using containment, dust control, and access management to minimise disruption to ongoing operations.
What waste streams do you handle?
We segregate waste into recyclable materials, general construction waste, and hazardous waste. Each stream is disposed of through the appropriate licensed route, and you receive full waste documentation.

Get Started Today

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation written quote. Our experienced team responds within 48 hours and can mobilise rapidly for urgent requirements.

1

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2

Receive your quote

Enquiry response within 48 hours; quotation after scope review.

3

Work completed

All works carried out to full regulatory standards with documentation provided.

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