Industrial/Railway Arch Dilapidations
We go above and beyond to make the process as hassle-free and cost effective as possible.
Industrial and semi-industrial spaces are usually the simplest of dilapidations jobs.
Due to the size of the space, landlords often seek a large financial settlement despite the work typically being very simple – there are large savings to be made by using your own contractors.
Our surveyor will analyse your lease documents, and compare it to your Schedule of Dilapidations.
If you do not have a Schedule of Dilapidations our surveyors can request them on your behalf.
Our contractors will use the Schedule of Dilapidations as a reference for pricing the works.
Your designated surveyor will then use this quote to negotiate with the landlord. If the landlord does not accept the offer, we can still continue with the work and the price for quoting will be taken off the coat of works.
In some cases, the landlord will not accept a financial offer in line with our quotation, they typically want more. This is where we can act on your behalf to negotiate the best outcome.
Even with a fully managed service completing a large-scale renovation project can be daunting. It is in our interest to complete the work and we go above and beyond to make the process as hassle-free and cost effective as possible.
We manage everything end to end - you will only have one point of contact throughout.
Take control of your dilapidations
The default dilapidations process is led by the landlord. By taking control of the process, you can typically save more than 40%.
The landlord led process
The landlord appoints their own surveyor to undertake a Schedule of Dilapidations. This will be a list of works required under the terms of your lease and a cost associated with each item based on a standardised pricing matrix.
What happens if you do nothing?
The landlord will issue you with your Schedule of Dilapidations at a time that suits them. If it is before your lease ends, you may have limited time to complete the work required. This gives the landlord the upper hand in negotiations. It is important to request this document in good time before your lease ends (six months ideally).
Why is this figure so high?
The surveyor who puts the Schedule of Dilapidations together is not a contractor. Their pricing is often much higher than the real cost to complete the works as it allows for the worst-case scenario.
Do not pay this figure!
Do not pay this figure! At the very least this should be a starting point for negotiation.
How can we save you money?
Challenging the status quo
We are experts in dilapidations. We have a dedicated team of tradesmen who can complete works efficiently.
All our projects are led with our in-house team, so there are boots on the ground who make effective decisions.
We also specialise in working to short deadlines. Even if there are only a few weeks before you hand back the keys we can complete the work without disruption to your neighbours.
We have a very reliable network of trusted experts to cover all requirements, and we will act as your one point of contact.
What we do differently
Independent, 'on the ground' management
All our projects are led by our in-house team, so there are boots on the ground who make decisions.
Fully managed service
We are specialists in all works required to satisfy your dilapidations exposure and we can take care of everything for you.
Case Study: 3,000sf office in Shorditch completed, saved clients 65%, all work completed in 8 days!
3,000sf office in Shorditch, before
removed all furniture and disposed of ethically
dismantled all meeting rooms at landlords request
all rubbish removed and disposed of ethically
ceilings and walls decorated
3,000sf office in Shorditch completed, saved clients 65%, all work completed in 8 days!