Expert dilapidations surveys and lease-end assessments for commercial landlords and tenants, delivered by experienced RICS Chartered Surveyors.
PM+ provides professional dilapidations survey services for commercial landlords and tenants across the UK. Our RICS Chartered Surveyors help clients understand their lease obligations, prepare accurate Schedules of Dilapidations, and negotiate fair settlements at the end of a commercial lease.
Whether you are a landlord protecting your property investment or a tenant preparing to vacate premises, a professional dilapidations survey ensures the condition of the property is properly assessed and any claims are fair, accurate, and compliant with UK legal standards.
A dilapidations survey is a detailed inspection of a commercial property carried out by a chartered surveyor to assess whether the tenant has complied with the repair and maintenance obligations set out in their lease.
Following a dilapidations survey, the surveyor may prepare a Schedule of Dilapidations, which outlines the repairs or compensation required to return the property to the condition required under the lease.
Dilapidations surveys are typically carried out towards the end of a commercial lease, although they can also occur during the lease term.
A professional dilapidations survey helps both landlords and tenants manage financial risk and avoid costly disputes at the end of a lease.
Landlords rely on dilapidations surveys to protect the value of their commercial property investment. A survey allows landlords to identify breaches of lease covenants and recover the cost of necessary repairs or reinstatement works.
Commissioning a dilapidations survey before lease expiry it allows tenants to understand their obligations early and reduce potential claims. By identifying issues in advance, tenants can carry out required repairs before lease expiry & avoid legal disputes.
We conduct detailed dilapidations surveys to identify breaches of lease covenants and prepare accurate Schedules of Dilapidations.
Our surveys provide clear evidence of disrepair and form the basis for negotiation or settlement.
If you are a tenant approaching the end of a lease, a pre-lease-end dilapidations survey can help you understand potential liabilities before the landlord issues a claim.
We review the lease obligations, inspect the property, and advise on the most cost-effective way to manage your dilapidations exposure.
Our surveyors prepare professional Schedules of Dilapidations that comply with RICS guidance and current case law.
These documents clearly identify breaches of covenant and outline the remedial works required.
Our surveyors represent landlords and tenants in negotiations to reach a fair settlement of dilapidations claims.
Our experience with commercial lease dilapidations disputes ensures negotiations are handled efficiently and professionally.
A Dilapidations Liability Assessment estimates the likely cost of dilapidations at the end of a lease.
This type of dilapidations assessment is particularly valuable for businesses that want to understand their financial exposure before lease expiry.
For example, if a lease requires the tenant to redecorate or reinstate alterations, a dilapidations survey can identify these requirements early and allow works to be planned in advance.
Businesses with commercial leases may need to account for future dilapidations liabilities within their financial reporting.
At PM+, we prepare FRS 102 compliant dilapidations assessments, enabling companies to accurately estimate and account for potential liabilities.
Under Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102), a dilapidations liability may be recognised where there is:
PM+ provides trusted dilapidations survey services across the UK, helping landlords and tenants manage commercial lease obligations with confidence.
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A dilapidations survey is an inspection carried out by a chartered surveyor to assess whether a tenant has complied with the repair and maintenance obligations within a commercial lease.
Dilapidations surveys are typically carried out towards the end of a commercial lease, although tenants often benefit from arranging a survey 12–24 months before lease expiry.
A dilapidations survey typically includes:
Inspection of the property condition
Review of lease repair obligations
Identification of breaches of covenant
Preparation of a Schedule of Dilapidations
Yes. Tenants can appoint their own dilapidations surveyor to review the landlord’s claim and prepare a counter-schedule if the claim is considered unreasonable.
The cost of a dilapidations survey depends on the size and complexity of the property. Surveyors will typically provide a quote after reviewing the lease and property details.
If your commercial lease is approaching expiry, or you have received a Schedule of Dilapidations, our RICS Chartered Surveyors can help.
Contact PM+ today to arrange a professional dilapidations survey or liability assessment.
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