Dilapidation Work

Schedule of dilapidations, scoping and delivery for landlords, tenants and managing agents meeting lease obligations across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, East Sussex and Dorset.

KRP Developments provides comprehensive dilapidation works, supporting landlords, tenants, and managing agents across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Sussex and Dorset in meeting lease obligations efficiently and cost-effectively.

We cover the full scope of dilapidation requirements, from initial inspections and schedules of condition through to strip-out, reinstatement, repairs, and final hand back works. Our experienced team manages everything from minor remedial works to full end-of-lease refurbishments, ensuring properties are returned to the required standard, on time and with minimal disruption.

What is a schedule of dilapidations?

A schedule of dilapidations is a formal document – usually prepared by a surveyor acting for the landlord – setting out the repair, reinstatement and redecoration works a tenant is required to carry out under their lease terms before handing a property back. It can range from minor decorative repairs to full strip-out and reinstatement of alterations made during the tenancy.

Who this is for

Tenants approaching lease expiry who need to meet their obligations without overpaying, landlords who want a schedule properly costed and delivered, and managing agents coordinating the handback process on behalf of either party. We work directly for all three.

What’s included

Full scope, scoped against your actual lease terms

Strip-Out & Reinstatement

Removing tenant alterations and returning the space to its base condition.

Repairs & Redecoration

Making good fixtures, finishes and surfaces to the standard the lease requires.

Fixture & Fitting Removal

Clearing tenant-installed fittings that fall outside the landlord’s fixtures.

Making Good to Lease Terms

Works scoped and costed against the actual lease obligations, not just the schedule.

Final Clean & Handback

A finished space, ready for landlord inspection and handback.

Sign-Off Documentation

Formal inspection records and handback paperwork for your file.

How we work

Our process

Initial review – assessing the schedule against the actual lease terms
Scoping & costing – a clear, itemised breakdown of what’s genuinely required
Programme agreement – fitted around the lease expiry date
Works delivery – strip-out, reinstatement, repairs and redecoration
Sign-off – final inspection and formal handback documentation

A note on cost

Dilapidations schedules are often prepared conservatively by the landlord’s surveyor. Part of our role is identifying where the scope can be delivered to the same standard more cost-effectively, or where an item is disputable under the lease terms – agreed with you before any works commence.

Get your schedule reviewed

A fixed programme and price, agreed before any works commence.

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Compliance

Accredited & compliant contractor

All dilapidations works are delivered under CDM 2015, with CHAS and Veriforce accreditation.

Veriforce and CHAS Accredited Contractor

See also our Refurbishment and Refurbishment & Fit Out services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a schedule of dilapidations?

A formal document, usually prepared by a surveyor for the landlord, setting out the repair, reinstatement and redecoration works a tenant must complete before handing back a property, under the terms of their lease.

Who is responsible for dilapidations — landlord or tenant?

Typically the tenant, under the terms of the lease — though the scope and cost are often negotiable, which is where we can help.

Can dilapidation costs be negotiated?

Often, yes. Schedules are frequently prepared conservatively by the landlord’s surveyor — part of our role is identifying where the same standard can be delivered more cost-effectively, or where an item is disputable under the lease.

How far in advance should I get a schedule reviewed?

As early as possible — ideally as soon as a schedule is issued, or before, so works can be programmed around the lease expiry date without a last-minute rush.

Do you handle waste disposal from strip-out works?

Yes, waste removal is included as part of the works delivery.