London Dilaps Services

Specialist Dilapidations & Reinstatement Services

London Dilaps Ltd provides a complete range of commercial lease-end services for office tenants, landlords and surveyors across London and the wider South East. Every service we offer sits within our core specialism — end-of-lease dilapidations and reinstatement — which means our teams are experienced, our pricing is accurate and our delivery is consistently reliable.

Whether you need a full dilapidations programme, a straightforward office strip-out, a CAT A reinstatement to landlord specification, or a smaller package of make-good and compliance works, we manage the entire process from initial assessment through to final handover. All works are delivered under a single, fixed-price contract with one dedicated point of contact throughout.

We work across all major London commercial districts — from the City of London and Canary Wharf to the West End, Southbank and beyond — as well as in key commuter towns and business parks across Surrey, Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Kent. Our focus is simple: deliver the works your lease requires, to the standard your landlord expects, on time and within budget — without unnecessary cost or complication.

Office Dilapidations in London

Office Dilapidations Specialists in London

At the end of your lease, we ensure your office is returned to the condition required by your landlord. Our team handles all aspects of dilapidations, including repairs, reinstatement, decoration and full compliance with the lease and schedule of condition.

Typical Dilapidations Works Include:
  • Removal of tenant-installed items

  • Repairing walls, floors, ceilings and fixtures

  • Restoring lighting, power and finishes

  • Re-painting and re-decoration

  • Ensuring full lease compliance and building standards

We make the dilapidations process simple, transparent and stress-free — from survey to final handover.

Office Strip-Outs

Full Strip-Out & De-Fit Services

We provide efficient office strip-out services for tenants, landlords and fit-out contractors. Whether you’re removing partitions, flooring, data cabling or entire interior installations, our team completes works with minimal disruption and to all building regulations.

Strip-Out Services Include:
  • Partition & room removal

  • Flooring & ceiling removal

  • Furniture & joinery removal

  • Electrical & data strip-out

  • Waste removal & recycling

Ideal for lease-end reinstatement or preparing spaces for refurbishment.

CAT A Projects

Trusted by landlords and surveyors, we deliver high-quality Cat A reinstatement services in London, ensuring smooth and compliant lease handovers

CAT A Office Reinstatement Services

If your landlord requires your office to be returned to a CAT A specification, we deliver complete reinstatement works that prepare your space for re-letting. Our experienced reinstatement team restores all key building elements, creating a clean and compliant open-plan environment.

Our CAT A Reinstatement Covers:
  • Suspended ceilings, lighting and ductwork

  • Flooring removal and replacement

  • Basic electrical & mechanical reinstatement

  • Fire stopping and compliance upgrades

  • Fresh decorations and finishing works

We work quickly and safely to bring your office back to a professional CAT A standard.

End-of-Lease Solutions

A complete package for tenants — combining strip-outs, reinstatement, repairs, and final cleaning — ensuring a smooth, cost-effective lease exit.

End of Lease Works for London Workspaces

Our turnkey end of lease service ensures all obligations are met before handover day. We work to tight schedules and coordinate every trade required to complete the works on time and within budget.

Our End-of-Lease Work Includes:
  • Dilapidations surveys & advice

  • Strip-outs and reinstatement

  • Repairs and redecorations

  • Compliance checks

  • Final cleaning & handover

We help tenants avoid unnecessary costs and hand back spaces with confidence.

Project Management

Fully Managed Dilapidations & Reinstatement Projects

Fully Managed Dilapidations & Reinstatement Projects

From initial consultation to final sign-off, we provide complete project management services that keep your dilapidations works organised and running on schedule.

Our Project Management Covers:
  • Planning and programming

  • Cost control and value engineering

  • Trade coordination

  • Quality checks and compliance

  • Handover documentation

You get one dedicated point of contact for a smooth, stress-free process.

FAQs

Dilapidations are the repairs, reinstatement, and redecorations a tenant must complete before handing a property back to the landlord at lease end.

They apply at the end of your lease or if you exercise a break option, depending on the terms of your tenancy agreement.

It’s a formal list issued by the landlord setting out works the tenant must complete before leaving.

Most London office leases require Cat A reinstatement, but it depends on your lease terms and landlord requirements.

Costs vary by office size and scope, but in London they typically range from £15–£35 per sq ft

Yes — many claims can be reduced through negotiation or by completing works directly with a contractor.

Small offices can be completed in 1–2 weeks; larger reinstatements may take 4–8 weeks.

Plan early, get a contractor quote, and negotiate scope with the landlord or surveyor.

Do you need help with your office lease end plans?

Helping London office occupiers plan smooth lease exits — from strip-outs and Cat A reinstatement to full dilapidations works, we make end-of-lease handovers simple, compliant, and cost-effective.

Office Lease End Approaching?

Get a free, fixed-price dilapidations quote before you hand back your office. We’ll review your obligations and tell you exactly where you stand.

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