Dilapidation Surveyors

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Dilapidations

Over the year we’ve assisted some of the largest private landlords in the UK

What are Dilapidations?

Dilapidations are a Landlord’s claim in respect of alleged repairs and making good to their property. As per the terms of their lease, they require their tenant to address these in advance of the end of the lease term.

Dilapidations will cover all condition changes to the property from the tenant’s start of lease, until the end of the lease.

They can include, however are not limited to repair, decoration, reinstatement or replacement.

When is a Schedule of Dilapidations Required?

As the end of the tenant’s lease term approaches, it is normal for the landlord to take stock of the property condition in the form of a Surveyor’s Report known as a Schedule of Dilapidations.

Once armed with this report, the landlord serves it upon their tenant, thereby ensuring the tenant has ample opportunity to address the various dilapidations prior to their departure.

Our Approach

Our robust approach to property defect detection ensures our Dilapidations Reports are comprehensive and thorough, ensuring our landlords are fully informed of the property condition post lease term.

We pride ourselves on flagging up and documenting all property condition changes, defects and elements that require making good or replacement.

This approach ensures our clients are fully aware of the condition of their property as the tenant’s end of lease term approaches.

Typical Dilapidations

In our experience, some very typical dilapidations can include:

Replacing Floor Coverings

Tenants will often replace floor coverings with a finish that is fit for their purpose, however not befitting of an end of lease condition.

Replacement of Toilets

Tenants will often neglect to keep toilets and wash rooms well maintained, often requiring significant repair, replacement or modernisation to adhere to current building regalations.

Alterations to Services

Tenants will often change or alter the services to suit their requirements. This can include additional lighting, ducting and pipework. In may cases this will need to be removed post lease term.

Poor Maintenance

One of the most common, is a lack of general external maintenance over the term of the lease. This will need to be rectified prior to the tenant’s departure.

Dilapidations Costs

Here at Stokemont, we believe that Dilapidation costs should be transparent and clear. As a guide our prices are as below, in order to obtain a fixed cost, please get in touch with our Surveying team who will be happy to advise.

Commercial Property with 1 – 3 Floors

From £1,550 + VAT

Commercial Property with 3 + Floors

From £1,850 + VAT

Team Qualifications

Our team of Surveyors are not only highly experienced but importantly they are also qualified.

We’re proud to confirm our Surveyors hold membership status and accreditation to some of the world’s leading professional governing bodies including; the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the Pyramus and Thisbe Club (P&T) and the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).

Surveyor Testimonials

I had a great experience with Stokemont who recently carried out a full building survey on a house we are buying. We had an extremely thorough and detailed report sent to us I’d recommend Stokemont to anyone needing a survey.

AM 30/10/22

Thoroughly recommend Stokemont! Professional and knowledgeable. We had a few problems but Stokemont’s experience and advice helped us find the best solution to the problem and moved us forward with no delays. They were quick to respond and always kept us in the loop with the process. Will definitely be using their services again in the future and recommending them to friends/family. Thank you again!

JL 03/05/21

We worked with Stokemont for a RICS survey and have only positive things to say. Thorough, clear, professional, and took time to explain findings in details. Would definitely recommend.

LM 25/01/23

Bradley at Stokemont has been extremely helpful and professional. We had some potential issues with our neighbours but he put our minds at rest and talked us through the options as well as going above and beyond in our personal circumstance. Having used a few party wall surveyors in my own professional capacity I thought Stokemont had the good balance of the right advice and looking after our interests. Would definitely look to them for any future Party Wall Matters.

AH 26/04/21

Stokemont was extremely prompt in their responses at every stage and we were assisted on every occasion when needed. The delivery target met our very tight deadline requirements. Will definitely recommend without any hesitation.

MS 19/01/23

Great experience with Stokemont surveyors so far, in helping us move forward with our home renovation project. I spoke to a few surveyors before deciding to go with Stokemont. Bradley's knowledge, experience and professionalism gave me the confidence that I had found a company I could work with.

DZ 29/03/21

I am removing a Chimney breast from my Semi-detached home, and Bradley from Stokemont talked me through all the options (couldn't believe how many ways this could go) involved with serving a Party Wall Notice. It took less than 48 hours from me speaking with Bradley, to serving the party wall, and then my neighbour had it returned in less than a week after that. Simple, efficient and easy. Will 100% recommend their services.

HC 08/03/21

A fantastic, efficient and honest service from Stokemonts Bradley Mackenzie. He was clear, transparent and very helpful dealing with our party wall matter. He came as a recommendation and will be my recommendation if anyone ever asks me for a Party Wall Surveyor!

NH 30/02/21

I have experienced an excellent service from Bradley. His knowledge and expertise have been invaluable as well as his professional courtesy to make himself readily available to guide us through the process.

RM 30/04/21

See Us in Action! These are defects and disrepair our Surveyors have located on Dilapidations Schedules and Surveys:

Here are some Dilapidation Surveys we’ve done in the past:

Sovereign House, Ballards Lane, Finchley, N3

The Stokemont Surveying team were very pleased to assist one of our clients with terminal schedule of dilapidations requirements and dilapidations report of three floors on this office building on Ballards Lane, Finchley, N3.

Timeline: 5 days

Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1

The Stokemont Surveying team were very pleased to assist one of our clients with three terminal schedule of dilapidations reports over three different units of this retail and office mixed use premises on Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1.

Timeline: 9 days

Queens Road, Walthamstow, E17

The Stokemont Surveying team were very pleased to assist one of our clients with a terminal of dilapidations survey and report of a restaurant, kitchen and residential accommodation mixed use premises on Queens Road, Walthamstow, E17.

Timeline: 6 days

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