Dilapidations Survey

Get Expert Dilapidations Help from RICS Surveyors

Received a Schedule of Dilapidations, or preparing one as a landlord? We'll match you with RICS-qualified, dilapidations-experienced surveyors. Compare no-obligation quotes in about a minute and protect your position, usually within the 56-day deadline.

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Why it matters

Claims at lease end can exceed a year's rent.

Whether you are defending a tenant position or preparing a landlord claim, expert surveyor input changes the outcome. We match you with surveyors who know the legal framework and the negotiation that follows.

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Dilapidations assessment – reduce what you pay

Expert challenge of an inflated schedule can significantly cut a tenant's final liability.

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Dilapidations report to strengthen your claim

Landlords get a robust, defensible schedule that stands up through negotiation.

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Built for the 56-day window

Fast-moving surveyors who understand the response deadlines you are working to.

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Legal and negotiation expertise

RICS-qualified, dilapidations-experienced professionals who do this every week.

How it works

Matched with the right surveyor in three steps.

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Tell us what you need

Answer a few quick questions about the property and your timeline.

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We match you with surveyors

We shortlist RICS-qualified commercial surveyors who cover your area and survey type.

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Receive quotes and book

Compare no-obligation quotes and book the surveyor that’s right for you.

What's involved

What a dilapidations survey involves

Dilapidations are the repairs, redecoration and reinstatement a landlord can require at the end of a commercial lease. When a lease ends, landlords often serve a Schedule of Dilapidations setting out the work and the cost. A RICS-qualified, dilapidations-experienced surveyor reviews that schedule, inspects the property and advises what you're genuinely liable for. For a tenant that usually means a lower final bill. For a landlord it means a robust, defensible claim.

What the surveyor does

  • Reviews the landlord’s Schedule of Dilapidations line by line
  • Inspects the property against the lease and any Schedule of Condition
  • Challenges items that aren't your responsibility or are overstated
  • Advises on the section 18 diminution cap
  • Supports negotiation from first response to settlement

Who needs one

  • Tenants who've received, or expect, a Schedule of Dilapidations
  • Tenants approaching lease end who want to plan and budget
  • Landlords preparing a claim that has to stand up
  • Agents acting on either side

Why act early

  • Responses are typically required within 56 days of the schedule
  • Early advice gives more room to challenge and negotiate
  • Claims often exceed a tenant's expectations, sometimes a year's rent or more
  • Expert input can significantly cut what a tenant pays
Tight deadlines

Miss the response window and you lose your strongest negotiating position.

A dilapidations response is typically required within 56 days. The earlier a surveyor is involved, the more room there is to challenge items, agree scope and protect your position. We move quickly so you do not run out of time.

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Qualified & accredited

Qualified, regulated and accountable.

The surveyors we match you with are RICS-regulated and accredited professionals. ComSurv is a matching service and is not itself a regulated firm.

Accreditations & memberships
Surveyors regulated by RICS
Property Redress Scheme
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
ICO — Information Commissioner’s Office
Questions

Dilapidations FAQs

How much does a dilapidations surveyor cost?+
It depends on the size of the property and the scope of the claim. As a guide, fees start from a few hundred pounds for a straightforward matter and rise for larger premises or complex, high-value claims. You'll get no-obligation quotes to compare.
How long do I have to respond to a Schedule of Dilapidations?+
Typically 56 days from when the landlord serves it, though it depends on your lease and the situation. The sooner a surveyor is involved, the more scope there is to challenge items and protect your position.
Can a surveyor reduce my dilapidations bill?+
Often, yes. An experienced surveyor can challenge items that are not your responsibility, that are overstated, or that fall away under the section 18 cap. Many tenants end up paying significantly less than the opening claim.
What is a Schedule of Dilapidations?+
It's the document a landlord serves setting out the repairs, redecoration and reinstatement they say you're liable for at lease end, usually with costs attached. It's the starting point for negotiation, not a final bill.
Do landlords need a dilapidations surveyor too?+
Yes. A surveyor helps a landlord prepare a properly evidenced, defensible schedule that holds up through negotiation, rather than one that gets picked apart.
What is a section 18 valuation?+
Section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 caps a landlord's damages at the drop in the property's value caused by the disrepair. A surveyor advises whether it applies and how it limits your liability.

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