Office and tenancy
Before leasing: compare the removal needed in each commercial unit
Two commercial units of similar size may require very different removal before they suit the same business. Use the intended layout to compare their physical fit-out. This is a demolition-scope exercise, not advice on which lease to sign or a projection of fit-out cost.
Planning guidance by MetroPoint Demolition. Illustrative comparisons describe decisions, not completed projects.
Compare two illustrative units
| Feature | Unit A: former office | Unit B: former shop |
|---|---|---|
| Existing rooms | Some meeting rooms may align with the proposed layout | Stockroom and fitting rooms may conflict with it |
| Fixed interiors | Reception and staff joinery need a retain/remove decision | Display fixtures and sales counter need destinations |
| Finishes | Ceiling and floor boundaries follow former offices | Large continuous finishes meet new room divisions |
These examples are hypothetical. Their purpose is to reveal different questions, not to rank one property as the better choice. Existing drawings and an authorised assessment are needed to understand either unit.
Ask what the receiving fit-out can use
Compare each retained room with the proposed use. A room that looks suitable may still need design review or service changes. Likewise, a largely open space can contain floor, ceiling or frontage conditions that affect the removal package.
Record three categories: definite ordinary removals, proposed retained interiors and unresolved interfaces. Avoid describing the first viewing as a completed demolition survey. Photographs can explain visible features but do not establish hidden construction or material conditions.
Keep landlord and building decisions separate
Ask who controls existing fixtures, frontage changes, common services and contractor access. Confirm permission for assessment before any investigation is considered. Landlord consent, municipal requirements and the business's lease decision remain with their responsible parties.
A proposed structural opening or specialist preparation should be shown separately from an interior strip. MetroPoint's assessment cannot guarantee conversion approval or absorb cutting, coring and new service installation into ordinary removals.
Request comparable assessments
Use the same intended layout and receiving-condition questions for each candidate unit. Identify different retained rooms and known constraints rather than requesting one generic strip-out description for both. The result should help the project team understand the building work without pretending that a demolition comparison settles the whole leasing decision.