New Build & Fit-out Cabling
Cabling removal at the end of a lease, on site
We are moving out and the landlord wants old data cabling removed.
We are moving out and the landlord wants old data cabling removed.
Make-good clauses often require tenants to remove their fit-out, and data cabling is part of that. Old cables abandoned in ceilings also create a fire load and make life harder for the next installer. Before anything comes out, we confirm with you and the landlord which cables are yours, which serve the base building and which the next tenant may want to keep.
What the technician does
- Identify which cabling belongs to you and what must stay
- Remove redundant cables, outlets and equipment safely
- Patch the faceplate holes as agreed and record what was left
Check the lease's make-good clause - some landlords want cabling left in place for the next tenant.
About cabling removal at the end of a lease
We remove redundant cables from ceilings and walls, take out patch panels and cabinets that belong to you, and blank off outlet holes. Building infrastructure such as fire alarm, security and base building data is left untouched. We give you a short record of what was removed and what was left, which is useful when the landlord inspects. Removal can be timed around the other make-good trades.
What usually causes it
- Lease make-good obligations
- Landlord preparing the space for a new tenant
- Ceiling space filled with abandoned cable from past tenants
- Moving equipment and cabinets to a new office
Before we arrive
- Floor plans and the electrical plan, if one exists
- Builder's programme or the expected pre-line inspection date
- Contact details for the builder, electrician and project manager
- A list of rooms where screens, desks, cameras or access points will go
What a visit looks like
When you book cabling removal at the end of a lease, you tell us what's going on and we reply with a time that suits you and a price. Nothing starts until you're happy with both.
On the day, the technician arrives, looks at the problem in person and confirms the plan with you before starting. If something turns out different from what was expected - a part is needed, or the cause is somewhere else - we stop and agree the change with you first.
When the work is done we test it with you, show you what was changed, and leave the area tidy. For business jobs we note what we did, so there is a record for whoever looks after your IT next.
Pricing
Each cabling removal at the end of a lease job is priced before work starts. The price depends on what's involved - the size of the site, the equipment, and whether parts are needed - so the quickest way to a number is to tell us about the job on the booking form.
There is no contract and no monthly fee. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Cabling removal at the end of a lease: questions
Can we take the cabinet and switches with us?
Yes. Equipment you own can be removed, packed and reinstalled at the new office. We label it as it comes out so it goes back together easily.
Do you remove electrical wiring as well?
No. We remove low-voltage data cabling only. Power circuits and outlets must be removed or made safe by a registered electrician. Our work stops at the data cable and the faceplate.
Do you do cabling removal at the end of a lease on site?
Yes. We come to businesses and homes across Auckland and Hamilton and do the work where the equipment is.
How much does cabling removal at the end of a lease cost?
It depends on what's involved. Tell us about the job on the form and we'll confirm the price before any work starts.