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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