Industrial Dilapidation Contractors
Anglia Decor are specialist dilapidation contractors delivering end-of-lease refurbishment for factories, warehouses and commercial properties. From cladding dilapidation services to internal painting, flooring and roofing remediation — we manage the entire Schedule of Dilapidations process, keeping costs controlled and protecting your position.
For tendering enquiries, please email info@angliadecor.co.uk
Understanding Your Dilapidations Obligations
A Schedule of Dilapidations lists the building defects the landlord claims you must fix before leaving. These stem from your repairing obligations under the lease and typically cover structural damage, decoration, roof and gutter maintenance, external cladding, flooring, and internal surfaces. For industrial properties, the schedule almost always includes items relating to cladding condition, roofing integrity, floor surface deterioration, and general decoration — the areas where wear is most visible and costly to remediate.
Section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 gives you rights in the process. Within 56 days of receiving a dilapidations claim, you can request a schedule with reasonable itemisation. Your landlord cannot recover costs for damage caused by fair wear and tear, nor for any defects that existed when the lease started (these are covered by the initial Schedule of Condition).
Terminal dilapidations occur at lease end. Interim dilapidations arise during the lease term and reflect the tenant’s obligation to maintain the property to a specific standard. Both require professional assessment and remediation. Ignoring a Schedule of Dilapidations leaves you exposed to legal claims and can exceed £50,000+ on larger properties.
Anglia Decor are experienced dilapidation contractors working across factories, warehouses, retail units and office buildings. We assess the actual scope of works needed, manage the full remediation programme, and deliver remedial painting, wall cladding refurbishment, resin flooring and structural restoration to satisfy your lease obligations and get your deposit back.
Cladding Dilapidation Services
Cladding is one of the most common and expensive items on any industrial dilapidations schedule. Faded, chalked, corroded or damaged cladding panels are immediately visible to surveyors and form a significant portion of the landlord’s claim. Full cladding panel replacement can cost £80–£120 per m² — but professional cladding spraying at £15–£30 per m² restores the appearance and protective coating to a standard that satisfies the surveyor’s requirements at a fraction of the cost.
Anglia Decor’s cladding dilapidation services cover the full scope of remediation: pressure washing and surface preparation, cut-edge corrosion treatment, spot repairs to dents and fixings, primer application to bare metal, and spray-applied polyurethane or polyester topcoats in any RAL colour. We address wall cladding, roof sheets, fascias, soffits, flashings, guttering, roller shutter doors and loading bay surrounds — every external element the surveyor will inspect.
For buildings with more severe cladding damage, our overcladding and encapsulation service installs new panels over existing structures without costly demolition. Where anti-corrosion coatings are specified in the schedule, we apply systems to ISO 12944 standards with full documentation for the surveyor’s sign-off.
Dilapidation Works: Painting, Flooring & Roofing
Beyond cladding, a typical industrial dilapidations schedule covers internal and external painting, floor surface condition, roofing and guttering, and general structural repairs. Anglia Decor delivers all of these trades under a single contract — one dilapidation contractor managing the entire remediation programme rather than coordinating multiple subcontractors.
Industrial painting: Internal walls, ceilings, steelwork, columns, mezzanine structures, doors, frames, and external masonry. Our factory painting teams use airless spray application for large areas and brush-and-roller for detail work, completing decoration cycles during shutdowns or out-of-hours to meet your lease deadline.
Flooring remediation: Cracked, stained or deteriorated floor surfaces are a common dilapidation item. Anglia Decor installs epoxy resin flooring, repairs existing coatings, and applies new floor marking systems to satisfy the schedule requirements.
Roofing and guttering: Leaking roofs, blocked gutters, damaged flashings and failed sealants appear on most industrial dilapidations schedules. Our roof refurbishment service addresses leak repairs, gutter replacement, membrane recoating, and roof coatings — all documented for surveyor sign-off.
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Costs, Savings & Project Management
Dilapidation works costs depend on the building size, condition and lease requirements. A typical 5,000 sq ft commercial unit might cost £8,000–£15,000. Larger 30,000 sq ft factories typically run £30,000–£75,000. Properties with multiple system failures, cladding damage or full decoration cycles cost significantly more.
Professional dilapidations management saves money. A proper survey identifies which claims are valid, which are excessive and where cost-effective solutions exist. For example, cladding items specified as “panel replacement” can often be satisfied with a professional respray programme at 20–30% of the replacement cost — if the approach is presented correctly to the surveyor with supporting technical documentation. Early engagement with dilapidation contractors — before lease end — allows phased remediation and budget certainty. Many tenants delay action and face emergency pricing when the deadline closes in.
Anglia Decor works alongside your surveyor and solicitor. We price each remedial item, agree schedules, provide project management and deliver works to satisfy the landlord’s requirements. This structured approach reduces disputes, prevents reinstatement clauses being triggered and protects your deposit recovery.
Your lease end is fixed. Delay costs money. Contact Anglia Decor early to scope the dilapidation works, confirm realistic costs and plan a clear exit from your property.
How It Works
Our straightforward process ensures you get the right solution with minimum hassle
Schedule Review
Review the surveyor's schedule of dilapidations and identify every remedial item across cladding, painting, flooring and roofing.
Site Survey & Scope
Inspect the property to assess actual condition vs schedule claims. Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Fixed-Price Quote
Provide a competitive fixed-price quotation covering all dilapidation works — one contractor, one price.
Delivery to Deadline
Complete all dilapidation works to the agreed standard before the lease expiry date.
Surveyor Sign-Off
Final inspection with surveyor or managing agent, photographic evidence pack, and formal sign-off.
For tendering enquiries, please email info@angliadecor.co.uk
Why Businesses Trust Anglia Decor for Dilapidations
Trusted by businesses across the UK for expert, reliable service
Specialist Dilapidation Contractors
Experienced in delivering to surveyors' schedules and lease deadlines across industrial properties.
Cladding Dilapidation Experts
Specialist cladding remediation including spraying, refurbishment and anti-corrosion coatings.
Single-Contractor Solution
Painting, cladding, flooring and roofing under one fixed-price contract.
Surveyor Liaison
Work directly with surveyors and managing agents to agree scope and sign off completed works.
Deadline Delivery
On-time completion before lease expiry dates with phased programmes.
All Property Types
Factories, warehouses, retail units, offices, distribution centres and mixed-use buildings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Schedule of Dilapidations and a Schedule of Condition?
A Schedule of Condition is prepared at lease start and records the building’s condition in detail with photographs. This becomes the baseline. A Schedule of Dilapidations is prepared at lease end and lists defects that breach your repairing obligations. Without a Schedule of Condition, the landlord can claim broader dilapidations claims. With one, you can dispute items that existed from day one.
What cladding dilapidation services do you provide?
Full cladding remediation including pressure washing, cut-edge corrosion treatment, cladding spraying and recoating, panel repairs, fascia and soffit restoration, gutter refurbishment, and anti-corrosion coatings. Cladding spraying costs £15–£30 per m² compared to £80–£120 per m² for panel replacement, and satisfies surveyor requirements when properly documented.
Can I ignore a Schedule of Dilapidations?
No. Ignoring it allows the landlord to pursue a legal claim for the full cost of remedial works, plus legal fees. You have 56 days to respond with observations. Early action reduces costs by allowing competitive tendering and planned remediation rather than emergency works.
How much do industrial dilapidation works cost?
A typical 5,000 sq ft commercial unit costs £8,000–£15,000. Larger 30,000 sq ft factories run £30,000–£75,000. Properties with cladding damage, roofing failures or full decoration cycles cost more. Anglia Decor provides fixed-price quotations after site survey.
How much time do I have to fix dilapidations?
You typically have until lease end. However, many leases include dilapidations clauses requiring action before the final day. The clock starts when you receive notice. A 6–12 month buffer is ideal for planning and delivery. Less than 3 months creates cost risk.
What’s the difference between terminal and interim dilapidations?
Terminal dilapidations occur at lease end and relate to the overall condition of the building when you leave. Interim dilapidations are claims made during the lease term for breaches of repair obligations. Both are binding and require remediation.
Do you handle all trades or just painting?
Anglia Decor are full-service dilapidation contractors covering painting, cladding spraying and refurbishment, resin flooring, roofing repairs, gutter replacement, structural steelwork, and general building remediation. One contractor manages the entire dilapidations programme.
Does the landlord have to prove the cost is reasonable?
Yes. Under the Pre-Action Protocol for Dilapidations, costs must be reasonable and properly itemised. If a landlord claims £100,000 in works, we can challenge individual items and obtain competitive quotes. Vague or excessive claims can be negotiated down.
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