Why Do I Need A Dilapidation Survey?

A dilapidation survey is an essential service carried out by professional surveyors to assess the current condition of a property, building construction, development and more, in order to provide essential evidence in the event of a dispute. We provide a helpful guide, outlining key reasons why dilapidation surveys can prove vital in the future.

Why Do I Need A Dilapidation Survey?

There are several important reasons why employing a professional from Simon Levy Associates to conduct a dilapidation survey can prove vital in protecting you against unfair claims and expensive litigation cases. Below, we outline the key reasons how a dilapidation survey can help you:

Precaution

As a dilapidation survey is designed to outline the exact conditions of a property in its current form, including any existing structural damage such as cracks, wear and tear, water damage to flooring, ceilings, walls and much more, it can provide a vital means of evidence in the event of a dispute. Entirely independent, and holding no bias toward either party, (tenant or landlord), a dilapidation survey will simply provide the necessary information and evidence required to determine causation and fault. Should there be a dispute in future, you can simply refer to your pre-recorded, highly detailed, photographic, video and written evidence captured during the survey, to assist in your particular claim.

Knowledge

As suggested, carrying out a dilapidation survey will provide you with an exact, and highly detailed assessment of the property in its current condition, thus providing you with all the information and knowledge you require to understand the conditions of the structure prior to a potential construction. Through the conduction of a dilapidation survey, you can assess adjoining structures, minimise movement vibrations, water overflow and loose site debris, and help to ensure construction sites are restored to their original state in the aftermath of construction.

Protection

If you’re a professional contractor or developer, carrying out a dilapidation survey on an existing property will offer you protection in the event damage claims are made. It’s common for contractors and developers to face blame for damages sustained to a third party or adjoining property, often without fault, meaning a dilapidation survey is vital in protecting you from liability. Conduction of a dilapidation survey means you will have evidence of the condition of their property as evidence in the event of damages, helping you to defend your argument and avoid expensive litigation in the future. Had an issue with a dilapidation dispute in Borehamwood? At Simon Levy Associates, we can assist both landlords and tenants in such matters, offering dilapidation surveys to determine the cause and potential fault of a particular issue. If you believe your landlord has wronged you, from dented walls to broken taps contact our expert dilapidation surveys today.