Schedule of Dilapidation | London & Home Counties | RICS

What is a Schedule of Dilapidation?

If your tenant is responsible for repairing any damage to your property, you need to prepare an accurate and timely Schedule of Dilapidations. However, how can landlords and tenants reach a fair settlement? And who can you trust to provide impartial, expert advice and act on your behalf?

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Schedule of Dilapidation, Harding Chartered Surveyors
Schedule of Dilapidation, Harding Chartered Surveyors

At Harding Chartered Surveyors, we can take responsibility for your dilapidations claim while guiding you through what’s often a complicated procedure. In the process, we’ll liaise with third parties and prepare any required documents, which may include:

  • Schedule of Dilapidations
  • Quantified Demand
  • Response
  • Scott Schedule

How we can help landlords

If your tenant is responsible for reinstating alterations or repairing covenants as described in the lease term, we can prepare a timely, accurate and comprehensive Schedule of Dilapidations on your behalf. We can also liaise with your tenant’s surveyor to reach an amicable settlement.
If your tenant disputes your dilapidations claim, we can act as your professional representative and prepare any required legal documents. If necessary, we can provide an expert witness to support you in court.

How our dilapidations services can benefit landlords in London

  • Our chartered surveyors can help you:
  • Recover any losses for which your tenant is responsible
  • Ensure your tenant meets their obligations
  • Minimise the risk of errors and delays
  • Settle dilapidations claims equitably and efficiently
  • Reach agreements without involving the courts

Schedule of Dilapidation Report for Tenants

Our London-based surveyors can help you understand the implications of the dilapidations clause in the lease terms before signing contracts. If you intend to modify your rental property, we can prepare detailed Licence to Alter documents for your landlord and resolve disputes if necessary. Should you be issued with a Schedule of Dilapidations, we’ll help you understand the scope and cost of your obligations, highlight potential dispute claims and prepare a Response. If necessary, we can act as your expert witness in court, ensuring settlements are reached based on the facts.

Benefits of our dilapidations services for London tenants

By hiring a chartered surveyor for dilapidations matters, you can:

  • Check the accuracy of your landlord’s dilapidations claim
  • Agree on a fair settlement
  • Understand your responsibilities and timeframes
  • Potentially avoid costly and lengthy court proceedings
  • Ensure your landlord doesn’t attempt to profit from their claim

Recent Reviews from Harding Chartered Surveyors

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I had a survey carried out by Alaa Ali on my commercial premises.
I must say that in the 30 years of dealing with surveyors I have never had such a responsive , helpful and knowledgeable surveyor.
I am in the property industry and have dealt with numerous surveyors over the years, in most cases you are provided with a report and nothing else. Alaa Ali from Hardings has gone over and above in supporting us in making the correct decision with our structural issues. I highly recommend this company. They are streets ahead of anyone else . I would never look anywhere else if I needed their services in the future.
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bill W.
Jessica Togood was excellent. A friendly and efficient service.
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Amanda J.
Really lovely customer service, quick and efficient
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N G.
Guy was helpful in explaining the survey and findings over the phone.
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Bukhosi
A very efficient and professional. Communication was excellent and the whole process from booking to the report was around 3 weeks. Good value for money. I would recommend without hesitation.
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Alan F.
I requested a structural survey couple of years ago due to hairline cracks appearing in my walls.
The report was thorough, advising me that neighbouring trees need to be dealt with.
April 2025 I am in the process of getting the repairs done. The surveyor Alaa Ali has been very helpful assisting and advising my builder in the work that needs to be undertaken to rectify the not so hairline cracks in my Edwardian flat.
The process is not cheap, but it provides a peace of mind to the structural state of my property.
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Jan S.
Valuation of property for selling purposes, Harding were quick and efficient, and the survey provides peace of mind that a professional surveyor carried out a proper valuation according to the RICS valuation standards. Estate agents are not necessarily qualified, surveyor always are
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I. H.
Jessica was very pleasant, helpful and produced our report in the timeline she predicted.
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Pete H.
prompt service and a thorough survey report
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Andrea J.
Very efficient in their service, and prompt when responding to any queries.
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Tamara Z.
Just want to say that Alaa has been a fantastic help to us, particularly following on from the survey itself - helping us to understand the work needed and interpret the quotes we have received to make sure they match our needs. Thank you!
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Matt W.
Very good service, Kate kept us up to date and well informed.
Very happy with the comprehensive survey report completed by Charlie.
Would use this company again. Thank you
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Amanda G.
They exceeded my expectations. Responded promptly with a competitive quote for their services. Took time for proper appraisal of the work involved, then produced an impressive, professional report, in the timescale anticipated.

Thoroughly recommended!
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John A.
One of your surveyors, Alaa Ali, completed an expert report for us, which was needed for a complex legal case, and did a really excellent job. He found the cause of the problem, which had been eluding us through a number of investigations, and was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional throughout. I'd recommend him to anyone.
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Anna M.
I recently used Harding Chartered Surveyors for a snagging report on a new build and the service received was excellent throughout. The report was extremely thorough and professional. Highly recommended.
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Call us today to learn more about our dilapidations services

If you need to raise or dispute dilapidations claim, prepare a Schedule of Dilapidations or obtain expert advice from a RICS chartered surveyor in London, don’t hesitate to contact one of our impartial professionals on 020 3598 6730.