Dilapidations

Ensuring Your Space is Ready for What's Next

Our specialist team will rapidly reinvigorate and turnaround your space to make it appealing to new clients.

At Design Tonic, we specialise in providing comprehensive dilapidation services aimed at returning spaces back to their original condition.

Our experienced team conducts through assessments to identify any necessary reinstatements or repairs, ensuring compliance with lease agreements throughout. 

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D&B projects are typically completed around 30% quicker than the traditional construction methods.

Our dilapidations service includes

Comprehensive evaluation

Our team conducts a thorough evaluation of your space to assess its condition, identifying any damages or modifications that need to be addressed. This step ensures a clear understanding of the work required to return the property to its original state. 

Tailored Restoration Planning

With your input, we develop a detailed plan outlining the necessary reinstatement works, including a detailed cost estimate and timeline. 

High-Quality Refurbishment

Our skilled professionals execute the refurbishment with precision, delivering high-quality finishes that restore the space to a lettable condition. This commitment minimises downtime and enhances the property’s appeal to potential new tenants. 

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Get in touch with our specialist team to discuss how we can help make your project as sustainable as possible.

Our dilapidations process

Detailed Evaluation

We start by thoroughly inspecting your space to assess its condition, identifying areas that are damaged or require modifications. 

Tailored Planning

We develop a detailed plan outlining the necessary work, including a transparent cost estimate and timeline. Throughout the process, we collaborate closely with you, providing regular updates and ensuring that all decisions are aligned with your expectations and requirements.

Restoration

Our team carries out the refurbishment, returning the space to its original state with high-quality finishes. 

Design Tonic helped us realise our vision through expert design.

Charlie Hartley, Managing Director — Show + Tell Agency

Design Tonic grasped the feel of the business and brought that to life in our office design.

Jonathan Christie, Joint CEO - Property Buying Group

Working with design tonic has been a pleasure, nothings been a problem.

Cathy Mason, Founder - Masons Gin

Dilapidations FAQs

Do you offer a dilapidations service?

Yes. Our team can cost-effectively restore spaces vacated by tenants to a CAT A lettable standard.

What is the process of Dilapidation Works with Design Tonic?

The process of Dilapidation Works with Design Tonic is designed to be efficient and hassle-free. Whether instructed by outgoing tenant or landlord, we first assess the condition of your commercial space and determine the requirements to return it to a CAT A standard. Next, we create a costed plan outlining the necessary works, typically stripping out previous tenant modifications and reinstating the original layout. Our experienced team then swiftly undertakes the refurbishment, ensuring high-quality finishes that return the space to the required lettable condition. This approach minimises downtime, allowing you to attract new tenants quickly. Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication, keeping you informed and involved at every stage.

What sectors do you work within?

The short answer is most. We tend to provide commercial interior design services and fit out for offices, bars and restaurants, sports hospitality, retail and leisure clients. 

How much experience do you have?

We have been working for decades in the commercial interior design and fit out industry on projects for clients from as diverse as Premier League football clubs and leading businesses to innovative bar and restaurant brands. Our team is diverse and has expertise right across the board. 

Ready to discuss your next project?

We love talking to clients about ideas for new workplaces. Get in touch and a member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours.