Commercial dilapidations and end-of-lease works across Central London. Make-good repairs, reinstatement, repainting and clearing - fast turnaround, full documentation, £5M insured.
Commercial dilapidations are the repairs, reinstatement works and redecoration required at the end of a commercial lease to return a property to the condition specified in the lease. Under UK law, tenants are contractually obligated to maintain the demised premises throughout the lease term and return them in that condition on expiry. Tenants who manage their own dilapidations programme typically save 30–50% compared to landlord-commissioned works charged back under the lease.
3COL carries out all the works needed — quickly, professionally and with full documentation — across all Central London commercial districts.
Repairing all damage accumulated during the tenancy - walls, floors, doors, fixtures and fittings.
Full repaint to return the property to its original decorative condition - walls, ceilings, woodwork.
Removing tenant alterations and reinstating the space to its original configuration.
Professional deep clean of the entire property after works are complete - ready for the next tenant.
EA licensed removal of all waste, abandoned items and building materials from the property.
Full photographic evidence and job reports for your dilapidations schedule and landlord records.
Most commercial dilapidations disputes arise because tenants do not understand the legal limits of what a landlord can actually recover. Two statutes and one protocol define the landscape:
Section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 caps the landlord's recoverable amount at the diminution in value of their reversion — the actual reduction in the property's capital value caused by the disrepair — not the face-value cost of the works specified in the schedule. If a landlord intends to redevelop or substantially alter the premises after the tenant vacates, works that would be superseded by that redevelopment may not be recoverable at all. Identifying and arguing supersession can reduce a dilapidations claim by 20–40% of its face value.
The RICS Dilapidations Pre-Action Protocol (England and Wales) governs how claims are managed before litigation. Landlords must serve a Quantified Demand alongside or after the terminal schedule. Tenants have the right to respond with a Quantified Response, supported by their own surveyor's assessment, within a defined timeframe. Failure to follow the Protocol can be cited as conduct in any subsequent legal proceedings.
The practical implication: commercial tenants in London who appoint their own contractor — and, where appropriate, their own surveyor — to manage the dilapidations programme typically save 30–50% compared to tenants who vacate and leave the landlord to commission works. 3COL provides the contractor side of that equation; we work alongside your surveyor or we can recommend experienced RICS dilapidations surveyors if you do not already have one.
From site visit to completed dilapidations works - we make the process simple for landlords, tenants and estate agents.
We come to the property and assess the full scope of dilapidations works required. No obligation. Detailed quote within 24 hours.
Transparent, itemised quote with a clear timeline. No hidden costs, no surprises. Net 7 payment terms as standard.
Our DBS-checked, fully insured team completes all dilapidations works to the required standard. Fast turnaround to minimise void periods.
Before and after photographs, Job Completion Report and Net 7 invoice - everything your landlord and schedule of dilapidations requires.
Tell us about your property and we will arrange a free site visit within 24 hours. Quote provided same day.