Licensed and insured, covering Sussex
Strip-outs & soft strip clearances
We remove fixtures, fittings, flooring and non-structural partitions from commercial and residential spaces, and take all the waste away.
Strip-outs
Strip-outs across Worthing and Sussex
We remove fixtures, fittings, flooring and non-structural partitions from commercial and residential spaces, and take all the waste away.
A strip-out, sometimes called a soft strip, is the removal of everything non-structural from a space so that it can be refitted, re-let or handed back to a landlord. That can mean shop fittings and shelving, office partitions and suspended ceilings, carpets and floor tiles, kitchens and bathrooms, or simply everything that has accumulated in a warehouse over years of trading.
We carry out strip-outs for shops, offices, warehouses, garages and homes across Sussex. We do the removal work and the waste clearance together, so there is one team, one price and one set of arrangements to manage. The site is left clear, swept and ready for the next trade.
Just used A Star Waste Management and the service was fantastic. The chap was extremely polite and efficient and I would certainly use this company again and recommend them whenever I can.
A Star customer, Customer review
We work around your timetable, whether that is before a lease ends, between tenants, or overnight so that a neighbouring business can keep trading.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
What we take
If it is part of a strip-outs job, we can almost certainly take it. These are the most common items:
- Shop fittingsCounters, shelving, gondolas and displays.
- Office partitionsNon-structural stud and glazed partitions.
- Suspended ceilingsTiles and grid.
- FlooringCarpet, carpet tiles, vinyl and underlay.
- Racking and shelvingWarehouse and stockroom.
- Kitchens and toiletsUnits, sinks, basins and WCs.
- SignageInternal and external, where safely accessible.
- Old stock and packagingCleared and recycled where possible.
- Office furnitureDesks, chairs and storage.
- General wasteEverything left behind.
Needs a specialist or special handling
- Structural workNeeds an engineer and the right contractor.
- AsbestosNeeds a survey and licensed removal before any strip-out.
- Live servicesElectrics, gas and water must be isolated by qualified trades.
- Confidential documentsShould be shredded by a specialist before we clear.
The detail
End-of-lease strip-outs and dilapidations
Commercial leases often require the tenant to remove their fit-out and return the premises to the condition set out in the lease when they leave. If that is not done, the landlord can make a dilapidations claim. A well-planned strip-out before handover can save a lot of money and dispute.
Tell us what the lease or landlord requires, and we will plan the strip-out around it, removing your fixtures, fittings and flooring and leaving the unit clear.
What a soft strip includes
A typical soft strip includes shelving, racking, counters and display fittings; stud partitions and suspended ceiling tiles; carpet, carpet tiles, vinyl and underlay; kitchens, toilets and basins; signage; and general waste and old stock. Structural elements, services and anything involving asbestos are outside the scope of a soft strip and need the appropriate specialists.
Before we start, we agree exactly what is being removed and what is staying, and we make sure utilities have been isolated where necessary.
Keeping waste out of landfill
Strip-out waste is often very recyclable. Metal shelving and racking, timber, cardboard, plasterboard and carpet tiles can all be separated and recycled. We sort as we go and provide a waste transfer note for your records.
Where fittings are reusable, such as shelving or racking in good condition, let us know and we can discuss options.
Specialist services
Specialist strip-outs services
Each has its own page with more detail, tips and FAQs.
Shop & retail strip-outsShop fittings, counters, shelving, flooring and stock removed ready for refit or handover.Warehouse strip-outsRacking, pallets, packaging and old stock cleared from warehouses, workshops and storage units.
Garage strip-outsGarages stripped back to bare walls ready for conversion, with shelving, fittings and contents removed.Carpet uplift & removalOld carpets, underlay, gripper rods and carpet tiles lifted and removed before new flooring.Before and after
Strip-outs: real results
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BeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfterHow it works
Four simple steps from first message to a clear space.
Send us photos
WhatsApp a few pictures of the waste and the route to the road, or call 01903 962 492. Tell us your postcode and when suits you.
Get a clear price
We reply with a fixed quote based on what we can see. No hidden extras, no pressure, and no obligation to book.
We load and sweep
Our team arrives on the agreed day, carries everything out, loads the van and sweeps up behind us.
Responsible disposal
Waste goes to licensed facilities to be sorted and recycled where possible. Businesses get a waste transfer note.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted individually from photos. These are the factors that make the difference:
Square footage and number of rooms.
How much is being removed.
Plasterboard and mixed waste have different disposal costs.
Out-of-hours work and restricted access take longer.
Larger strip-outs may run over several days.
How to prepare
- Confirm what the lease or landlord requires on handover.
- Arrange isolation of electrics, water and gas where needed.
- Check whether an asbestos survey exists for the building.
- Tell us about access, working hours, loading bays and parking.
- Remove confidential documents and data-bearing IT equipment.
- Label anything that is staying or being reused.
Responsible disposal
Where your waste goes
Strip-out waste is separated into metal, timber, plasterboard, cardboard, carpet and general waste, then taken to licensed facilities for recycling or disposal. A waste transfer note is provided for every commercial job.
Whoever takes your waste, check they are a registered waste carrier. Householders have a legal duty of care, and if waste you paid someone to remove is fly-tipped it can be traced back to you. We are licensed and insured, take every load to authorised facilities, and are always happy to show our credentials.
We have used this company a number of times. Very professional, I would highly recommend them. They are happy to go that extra mile with no hesitation.
Swift and efficient waste removal. Quick response from the team. Quoted the job from the photos I sent. They kept in communication with us, so we weren't hanging around. The guys worked quickly to clear the area, they were very professional. I highly recommend their service.
Bit of a mix up with timings but once arrived the boys were quick, efficient and very thorough in their work. There was an awful lot of stuff in our garage that was not being used and we needed it clearing for selling our house.
Can't speak highly enough of this service. They were speedy, efficient and polite. Above all they were very reasonably priced. Thankyou so much guys I will be happy to recommend you to friends and neighbours.
A Star are absolutely brilliant. Turn up when they say they will, are professional, friendly and helpful. And stick to their very reasonable quotes and would certainly use them in the future. Thank you A Star.
Super helpful! I sent a message on WhatsApp on the weekend and got a reply the same day with a price. They came and collected 2 days later and all was left clean and tidy. Really efficient. Would highly recommend.
Local service
Strip-outs near you
We provide strip-outs across the Sussex coast. Choose your town for local details, access tips and area-specific FAQs.
What is a soft strip?
The removal of non-structural items such as fittings, partitions, ceilings and flooring, leaving the building shell ready for refit.
Do you do structural demolition?
No. Our strip-outs are non-structural. Structural work needs an engineer and the appropriate contractor.
Can you work outside business hours?
Yes, where access allows, so neighbouring businesses are not disrupted.
Do you provide a waste transfer note?
Yes, for every commercial strip-out.
Can you strip out a residential kitchen or bathroom?
Yes. We remove old units, suites and tiles ready for the fitters.
What about asbestos?
If asbestos is present or suspected, it must be surveyed and removed by a licensed contractor before we start.
Can you help with dilapidations?
Yes. We can strip the unit back to what your lease requires.
How quickly can you start?
Tell us your handover date and we will plan backwards from it.
Related
Related services
Commercial clearanceOffice, shop, warehouse and yard clearances with waste transfer notes for your records.
Builders wasteRubble, plasterboard, timber and old fittings removed from renovation and building sites, fast.
Demolition & dismantlingSheds, summerhouses, garden walls, outbuildings and internal non-structural work taken down and cleared.
Waste clearanceLarger mixed clearances for homes, gardens and businesses, loaded, sorted and responsibly disposed of.
