Dilapidations Report

A dilapidations report is an official record of the conditions of the building and its surroundings prior to carrying out any construction or excavation works.

What does dilapidations report include?

The report might include the conditions of the neighbouring buildings to save you from your neighbour claiming the costs of damages. The report includes details and measurements of any existing damages and potential damages to the buildings. Potential damages are aspects that might be affected during construction works. Photographs are included as evidence of any issues.

Why do you need a dilapidations report?

Normally dilapidations report is requested by either builders or construction company. The report acts as a written proof that any damages to the building, its surroundings or neighbouring buildings were not caused by the contractor.

Why dilapidations report is important?

Not making a dilapidation report might lead to more complex issues during/after the building works. Having your building conditions reported will help you to avoid disputes about the damages caused during constructions. Filing a report is not a guarantee that you won’t have any disputes during/after the construction works. However, report of conditions will protect you from illegitimate claims your neighbours may make to make profit.

For example, your neighbour might blame you that building machinery on your site caused cracks and damage to his driveway. Without a dilapidations report you won’t be able to prove that the cracks have already been there, your neighbour just never fixed them.

Do contact us today to start putting together a dilapidation report to document the conditions of your property, and properties that might be affected by the construction works.