Soft Strip & Strip Out Contractor | The Shore Group

Our Strip Out services provide a full-service solution for refurbishment and building projects, from retail unit re-fits to commercial and residential transformations. Strip out work includes the controlled removal of non-structural fixtures, fittings, and internal partitions, preparing a clear and adaptable space for renovation. This critical stage allows builders and designers to progress smoothly and efficiently with the next phase of the project.

SCALABLE DELIVERY

Our skilled teams are able to undertake strip out work across all property types, including commercial, residential and industrial buildings. Using advanced tools and modern techniques, we ensure all strip out operations are carried out safely and efficiently, while minimising disruption to surrounding areas. Our flexible approach allows us to manage projects of varying size and complexity with consistent quality.

COMPLETE CAPABILITIES

We offer a comprehensive range of strip out services, including the removal of kitchens, bathrooms, ceilings, flooring and internal walls or partitions. In addition, we provide full waste management, ensuring all materials are handled responsibly and in accordance with environmental regulations. By overseeing the entire process, we offer a single-source solution that simplifies project coordination and delivery.

INTEGRATED STRIP OUT + FIT OUT - ONE CONTRACTOR, FULL PROJECT LIFECYCLE

Most strip out contractors stop at clearance. Shore Group doesn't. As part of The Shore Group's wider Maintain and Build service offering, we routinely provide the complete project journey, from initial strip out and internal demolition, through to the full fit-out, refurbishment, or new-build completion.

A single point of accountability means no handover risk between contractors, no programme gaps, and no disputes over scope at the strip/fit interface. Our in-house project managers, site supervisors, and trades teams carry the project through from vacant possession to operational handback, on time, on budget, and to a documented quality standard.

TAILORED PROJECT PLANS

Every project is designed to suit the individual requirements of our clients. We work closely with property owners, developers and project managers to create a detailed plan that considers the building’s age, layout and location, ensuring the strip out is completed efficiently and without complications.

RETAIL STRIP OUT - REFIT, CONVERSION & FLAGSHIP REFURBISHMENTS

Our retail strip out teams are experienced across every format of store clearance: high-street refit, largeformat DIY and superstore conversion, shopping centre unit handback, and flagship refurbishment. We have worked with some of the UK's most recognisable retail names — including B&Q, Tesco, Superdrug and AS Watson Group — delivering strip outs that run to tight programme windows without disrupting trading in adjacent units or common areas.

Speed is critical in retail. Our teams are deployable at scale — drawing on a directly employed workforce and an extended resource of 3,000+ operatives — meaning we can mobilise quickly and maintain consistent quality whether we're clearing a single kiosk or a 100,000 sq ft anchor store.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL STRIP OUT - OFFICES, WAREHOUSES & MIXED-USE

From City of London commercial office refurbishments to large-scale industrial and warehouse clearances, our commercial strip out teams deliver to the programme, the budget, and the CDM requirements every time. We manage all aspects of the strip out process: pre-construction surveys and CDM coordination, temporary works where required, controlled removal of partitions, suspended ceilings, raised access floors, M&E services, and specialist fit-out finishes.

Our experience working alongside Tier 1 contractors — including Morgan Sindall, Kier, McLaren, and Galliford Try — means we understand the sequencing demands of complex schemes and integrate seamlessly into live project programmes. We are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified, SafeContractor approved, and registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

NHS, PUBLIC SECTOR AND LIVE ENVIRONMENT STRIP OUTS

Delivering strip out work in occupied or semi-occupied environments demands a different standard of contractor. Our teams are trained and experienced in NHS and healthcare strip outs, where infection control, noise management, safe working adjacent to clinical areas, and strict HTM compliance are nonnegotiable. We have completed specialist boiler room strip outs and mechanical plant removals within live NHS hospital settings, coordinating directly with estates and facilities management teams to ensure zero impact on clinical operations. The same disciplined approach applies to occupied offices, universities, hotels, and other live-environment commercial projects.

RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Every Shore Group strip out includes fully managed waste clearance as standard. We hold the necessary waste carrier licences and operate in full compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. Our waste management approach prioritises reuse and recycling ahead of disposal, with full duty of care documentation provided to clients at project close.

We provide transparent waste transfer and consignment notes for all materials removed — essential for clients with ESG reporting obligations, planning conditions, or BREEAM/SKA assessment requirements. Hazardous materials including asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and contaminated waste are managed through our specialist sub-contractor network, all of whom are verified and approved.

WHY THE SHORE GROUP FOR STRIP OUT?

• Established in 2008 including over 15 years of strip out and soft demolition experience across retail, commercial and NHS sectors

• Directly employed specialist workforce with access to 3,000+ operatives for scale projects

• ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 certified · SafeContractor Approved · Considerate Constructors registered 

• Integrated strip out and fit out under one roof. No programme gaps, single point of accountability 

• Track record with Tier 1 clients: B&Q, Tesco, Morgan Sindall, McLaren, Kier, Galliford Try, UK Parliament 

• Full waste management included as standard, with duty of care documentation for every project