We provide specialist dilapidations services in London, including office strip-outs, Cat A reinstatement, and end-of-lease repair works. Our team helps tenants, landlords, and surveyors complete lease exits smoothly, on time, and within budget
London office strip-out contractor specialising in end-of-lease removals, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, and mechanical & electrical systems
Trusted by landlords and surveyors, we deliver high-quality Cat A reinstatement services in London, ensuring smooth and compliant lease handovers
When your commercial lease comes to an end, ensuring your premises are returned to the correct Category A (CATA) condition can be a complex and costly process. At London Dilaps Ltd, we help tenants and landlords across London navigate every stage of the CATA reinstatement process — from assessment and planning through to project completion — ensuring full lease compliance and cost certainty.
A complete package for tenants — combining strip-outs, reinstatement, repairs, and final cleaning — ensuring a smooth, cost-effective lease exit.
Exiting a commercial lease can be one of the most challenging stages of occupancy — with tight deadlines, complex lease obligations, and the risk of unexpected dilapidation costs.
At London Dilaps Ltd, we provide tailored Lease End Solutions that simplify the process, reduce liability, and protect your commercial interests.
Whether you’re a tenant preparing to vacate or a landlord assessing reinstatement obligations, our experts ensure a smooth, compliant and cost-controlled transition.
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.
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.