We provide clear, independent and evidence-based advice to help clients understand their potential liabilities, manage costs and reduce the risk of disputes. From pre-lease condition assessments through to interim and terminal dilapidation matters.

Our clients include landlords, tenants, property owners, investors and occupiers.

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Our Dilapidation Services

Pre-Lease Condition Surveys

For tenants: we identify existing defects and establish a baseline against which future obligations can be assessed.

For landlords, we provides useful documentation of the property’s condition at the beginning of a tenancy.

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Interim Dilapidation Assessments

For tenants: We identify necessary works, budget for potential costs and possible options that can be discussed with the landlord.

For landlords: We identify breaches and address issues before lease expiry.

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Terminal Dilapidation Assessments

For landlords: We provide a detailed assessment of the property’s condition against the tenant’s contractual obligations. We identify relevant areas of repair, maintenance, decoration and reinstatement and provide professional technical evidence to support the preparation and negotiation of a schedule of dilapidations.

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Reinstatement Assessments

For landlords and tenants: We assess any alterations, install fixtures, fittings and commercial fit-outs and consider whether reinstatement may be required under the relevant lease obligations. Our assessment can help establish the likely scope of reinstatement works and provide useful information for landlords, tenants and their legal advisers.

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Dilapidation Cost Advice

For landlords and tenants: Where appropriate, we can provide technical advice regarding the likely scope and cost implications of identified remedial and reinstatement works. This can help clients budget appropriately and enter negotiations with a clearer understanding of the issues involved.

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Why Choose Us

We are governed and accredited by:

RICS Regulated Surveyors

Our RICS regulated status provides clients with confidence that they are appointing a professional surveying practice operating within recognised professional standards.

Experienced Dilapidation Surveyors

We have experience assessing residential, commercial and mixed-use properties and understand the practical implications of repair, maintenance, alterations and reinstatement.

Independent & Evidence-Based

Our assessments are based on detailed inspections, documentary evidence, photographs and professional technical judgement, providing a clear and objective record of the property’s condition.

Residential, Commercial & Mixed-Use Expertise

From individual residential properties to offices, retail premises, industrial buildings and larger mixed-use developments, we tailor our approach to the property and the client’s requirements.

Supporting Solicitors & Property Professionals

We regularly work alongside solicitors, landlords, tenants, property managers, architects and other professional advisers, providing the technical evidence required to support property matters.

Clear, Practical Advice

Dilapidations can involve complicated technical and contractual issues. We explain our findings clearly and focus on practical recommendations that help clients understand their position and make informed decisions.

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Need a Dilapidation Report?

Whether you are a landlord preparing for lease expiry, a tenant concerned about potential liabilities, a solicitor advising a client, or a property owner assessing a building, Lausten Lehrmann can provide independent professional advice.

Our RICS Regulated Surveyors provide clear, practical and evidence-based dilapidation reports for residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.