A strip-out removes every non-load-bearing element inside a building so that only the structural shell remains: load-bearing walls, floors and roof. It is the step before a major renovation or a full conversion. ProDemolition strips out houses, flats, offices and shops in Brussels and across Belgium.
What is removed in a strip-out?
- Partition walls in brick, block, gypsum block or plasterboard
- Suspended ceilings, plaster and timber boxing
- Floor coverings: tiles, screed, parquet, lino, carpet
- Wall coverings: wallpaper, tiles, panelling
- Door frames, interior joinery, built-in cupboards
- Kitchens, bathrooms and sanitary ware
- Old visible installations (as you instruct, once disconnected by your contractors)
Why use a specialist company?
A strip-out produces a lot of rubble quickly and must preserve the sound parts of the building. Our teams work manually or semi-manually with suitable tools (chipping hammer, disc cutter, hydraulic concrete crusher) and take care of adjoining structures. The site is protected and waste is sorted and removed as we go.
How does the job run?
- Request online or by phone.
- Free site visit: access, floor level, volumes, materials, building constraints.
- Detailed quote, no obligation, visit free of charge.
- Protection of floors, access routes and areas to be kept.
- Demolition, manual or semi-manual, following safety rules.
- Removal: loading, skip and sorting of waste through partner recycling centres.
- Cleaning: the space is left clean, ready for the next works.
Asbestos: check before you start
In older buildings some materials may contain asbestos. An asbestos survey must then be carried out before the works and removal entrusted to a licensed company. Ask Brussels Environment (Bruxelles Environnement / Leefmilieu Brussel) about the rules for your project.
How much does it cost?
There is no single price: it depends on the volume to demolish, the materials and their thickness, access (floor, lift, parking), the technique required and rubble removal. Removal of construction and household waste starts from €500. For everything else, we give you a precise quote after a free site visit.
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What is the difference between a strip-out and demolition?
A strip-out removes only the non-load-bearing interior and keeps the structure; demolition can go as far as removing structural elements or a whole building.
Do I need a permit for a strip-out?
Removing non-load-bearing elements usually needs no permit, but check with your municipality, especially if the building’s use changes or it is listed.
Do you handle the waste?
Yes: skips, municipal permits, sorting and removal to partner recycling centres.
Further reading
Asbestos before works in Belgium: when do you need a survey?
Older building, demolition, renovation: how to spot the risk and who to contact.
Sorting construction waste: inert, non-hazardous, hazardous
Good sorting costs less and protects the environment. The three waste families and where they go.
Clearing a home after a bereavement: how to organise it
A difficult time: steps to sort, keep what matters and entrust the rest with respect.