Services
Evidence-led building inspections, end-to-end.
Whether you're days from signing, mid-term, or facing a dilapidations claim, we have a service built for it.
Schedules of Condition
The cornerstone document. Annexed to your lease to limit your repair obligations.
- Complete external and internal photographic record
- Drafted to RICS standards by qualified surveyors
- Indexed report with full descriptions and cross referencing
- Delivered as a PDF ready for hard copy printing
Drone Roof & Elevation Surveys
CAA-licensed aerial capture for hard to reach parts of the building and in challenging locations.
- 4K imagery and video of roof, gutters, fascias and soffits
- High-elevation facade and signage inspection
- Operates safely around live sites and sensitive locations
Why a Schedule of Condition matters.
A Schedule of Condition is a key safeguard for tenants, particularly where a lease requires the property to be handed back in its original state.
Repairing obligations in commercial leases are often extensive, covering not only internal finishes but also structural elements, roofs and external parts, alongside compliance, decoration and alterations. Without a clear record of the property's condition at the outset, these obligations can leave tenants exposed to substantial and unexpected costs.
A photographic Schedule of Condition creates that record. By documenting the state of the property at the start of the term, it ensures tenants are only responsible for maintaining that condition—not improving or rectifying pre-existing defects.
This becomes especially important when a landlord serves a dilapidations claim, either during or at the end of the lease. Such claims set out alleged breaches and required remedial works, often with significant associated costs. Where there is no agreed baseline, tenants can find it difficult to challenge items they believe were already in disrepair.
When properly prepared and attached to the lease, a Schedule of Condition provides a clear reference point. It enables tenants to evidence the original condition and avoid liability for historic issues. In practice, this protection can prevent significant unnecessary expenditure and is routinely recommended by solicitors as part of the lease negotiation process.