London Office Dilapidations Blog 

Finished Cat A reinstatement of Shoreditch office with new suspended ceiling and LED lighting

Dilapidations in London

Lease exit dilapidations can result in costly landlord claims. Learn how London tenants can avoid disputes, reduce costs, and manage reinstatement properly.

Completed Cat A reinstatement in London with exposed services ceiling, retained cast-iron columns and reinstated raised access floor, ready for landlord handover

Typical Office Dilapidations Timeline

How long do office dilapidations really take? London Dilaps Ltd breaks down the full timeline — from survey to handover — so your lease exit runs smoothly

Completed Cat A reinstatement of a London office ready for landlord handover

Category A vs Category B Fit-Outs — What’s the Difference?

When taking on or handing back a commercial property, you’ll often hear the terms Category A (CATA) and Category B (CATB) fit-out. Understanding the difference between them is crucial for managing lease-end reinstatement and planning your office design effectively

Empty office shell stripped back and ready for lease-end handover

Office Lease End Planning

How London commercial tenants should plan for office handover at lease end. A step-by-step guide to dilapidations, reinstatement, strip-out and cleaning, with costs and timings.

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