Licensed and insured, covering Sussex
Warehouse strip-outs & clearances
Warehouses, workshops and storage units cleared of racking, pallets, stock and years of accumulated waste.
Warehouse strip-outs
Warehouse strip-outs in Worthing and across Sussex
Warehouses, workshops and storage units cleared of racking, pallets, stock and years of accumulated waste.
Warehouses accumulate waste quietly: broken pallets, stretch wrap, cardboard, obsolete stock, damaged racking and old equipment. Before a move, a lease end or a reorganisation, it all needs clearing.
We dismantle racking and shelving, clear pallets and packaging, remove old stock and equipment, and sweep the floor, working around your operations if the site is still active.
We used this company for the first time today, very responsive to messages and hard working guys. Cleared all rubbish we requested to be removed and we highly recommend them to anyone wanting a fast service, very reasonable price which saved us paying more for a skip! Will definitely be using them again.
A Star customer, Customer review
Racking and shelving
We dismantle and remove pallet racking and shelving. Metal is recycled, and where racking is in good condition, reuse may be possible.
Tell us the height and type of racking so we bring the right equipment.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
What we take
Typical items on a warehouse strip-outs job:
- 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.
Advice
Before moving or closing a warehouse
A warehouse move is the ideal time to get rid of obsolete stock, broken pallets and damaged racking instead of paying to transport them. We can clear the unwanted items before the removal firm arrives, then come back after the move to clear what is left and sweep the unit for handover.
If your lease requires the unit to be returned empty and clean, a thorough final clearance helps avoid disputes with the landlord.
Good to know
Live sites
If the warehouse is still operating, we can clear in sections, working around deliveries and staff.
A waste transfer note is provided for every collection.
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.
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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
We quote every job individually, usually from photos. The main factors are:
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.
Really good service. Competitive price and left the site clear. I liked the good communication e.g. pictures of the finished job as I couldn't be at home as I was working. Great job and I would use them again.
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.
A Star Waste Management provided a prompt and straightforward service from start to finish. Communication was clear, collection was arranged at a convenient time, and the waste was removed efficiently with no mess left behind. Polite, professional, and easy to deal with.
Local service
Warehouse strip-outs near you
We provide warehouse strip-outs as part of our strip-outs service in every town we cover:
Questions
Warehouse strip-outs FAQs
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Do you dismantle racking?
Yes.
Do you take pallets?
Yes, and they are recycled where possible.
Can you work around a live operation?
Yes.
Do you clear storage units?
Yes.
Is paperwork provided?
Yes.
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.
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All strip-outsNon-structural strip-outs of shops, offices, warehouses and homes, with all waste removed.
Shop & retail strip-outsShop fittings, counters, shelving, flooring and stock removed ready for refit or handover.
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.
