Gibsons Surveyors

Photographic Schedule of Condition and Dilapidations Services

Protecting Landlord and Tenant Interests with Clear, Accurate Documentation

At Gibsons Surveyors, we prepare detailed Schedule of Dilapidations for commercial  leases. Whether you’re a landlord enforcing lease obligations or a tenant seeking protection against future claims, our reports ensure clarity, fairness, and legal compliance.

All reports are compiled by  Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers, ensuring professional standards and impartial advice.

Our Services Include:

Interim and Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations (Landlord/Tenant)

Responding to Dilapidations

Photographic Schedule of Condition (before lease commencement)

Pre-Lease Inspections for Tenant Protection

Our documentation helps reduce disputes and provides a clear baseline for liability assessment.

What Is a Schedule of Dilapidations?

This is a formal record of breaches of repair and maintenance obligations under a lease. It can be served:

During the lease (interim)

At lease expiry (terminal)

It typically includes a breakdown of defects, required remedial works, and associated costs. 

Photographic Schedule of Condition

This is a pre-lease record of the property’s condition — backed by detailed written descriptions and high-resolution images. It serves to:

Protect tenants from unjust repair liabilities

Establish the condition of a property at the start of a lease

Limit landlord claims to items that exceed the original state

Our reports are ideal for commercial units, offices, shops, and industrial premises.

Why Choose Gibsons Surveyors?

Impartial, RICS-compliant reporting

Clear photographic evidence and precise commentary

Local market knowledge across London, Essex & the Home Counties

Trusted by solicitors, landlords, tenants, and agents

Quick turnaround and competitive pricing

Next Steps

Whether you’re a landlord preparing to serve a claim, or a tenant seeking to limit your exposure — we provide professional, balanced reports you can rely on.

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FAQs

Yes — and we can help assess whether the claims are valid, excessive, or outside the lease scope.

We recommend it for any commercial lease, regardless of length. It provides essential evidence in case of dispute.

Yes — all our schedules comply with current RICS guidance and are prepared to evidential standards.

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