What are dilapidations
Dilapidations are the items a tenant must repair, remove, or reinstate at the end of a lease to return the space to the required condition. A dilapidations report is typically issued by the landlord or their consultant and lists the scope that must be completed before handover.
Keypoint Projects completes dilapidations works across Perth by pricing the report, confirming access and assumptions, and delivering an inspection ready finish.
When dilapidations apply
Dilapidations are usually required when:
A commercial lease is ending
A landlord issues a dilapidations report or make good notice
The tenancy has fitout changes that must be removed
There is damage or wear that must be rectified
The space must be returned to base building condition
If you have a report, send it through. If you do not, we can attend site and help define the scope against landlord requirements.
Working from a dilapidations report
We can quote directly from your dilapidations report and turn it into a clear plan of works. This includes:
Reviewing each item and clarifying scope
Identifying long lead or specialist items
Confirming what is included and excluded
Planning access, staging, and work hours
Aligning the program to your handover date
If something is unclear or unrealistic in the timeframe, we flag it early.
Typical dilapidations works
Dilapidations scopes vary by tenancy, but commonly include:
Removal of tenant fitout and finishes
Strip out and defit works
Patch and repair to walls, ceilings, and penetrations
Painting and finishing to match base building
Ceiling repairs and tile replacement
Flooring removal, repairs, or preparation
Removal of signage, decals, and branding
Making safe and removing redundant fixtures
Minor carpentry and repairs
Final clean for inspection and handover
If the report includes specialist trades, we coordinate the right approach and keep scope clear.
Make good and reinstatement
Dilapidations and make good are closely linked. Dilapidations usually refers to the listed obligations, while make good refers to the works required to satisfy them.
We can complete both removal and reinstatement so you are not coordinating multiple contractors in a tight window.
How we avoid defects and repeat visits
End of lease inspections often lead to defects lists and back and forth. Our aim is to reduce that by delivering a tidy, handover ready finish and addressing scope items properly.
Our approach:
Site walk to confirm report items and access
Clear scope statement and assumptions
Program aligned to inspection and handover date
Controlled delivery with site tidy and waste plan
Practical completion and inspection readiness
Defects close out if required
Tight timelines and fixed handover dates
Dilapidations work is often time critical. If your handover date is fixed, tell us early. The earlier we confirm access and scope, the smoother the program will be.
We can support after hours and weekend work where required, subject to building rules and access.
Waste removal and disposal
Dilapidations works can generate significant waste, especially when removal is part of the scope. We manage skips, loading, and disposal to keep the site safe and keep progress steady. Where practical, we separate materials for recycling.
FAQs
What is a dilapidations report
A dilapidations report is a document issued by a landlord or consultant that lists the items a tenant must rectify, remove, or reinstate at the end of a lease.
Can you quote from a dilapidations report
Yes. Send the report and we can price the scope, confirm assumptions, and align the program to your handover date.
Do dilapidations include strip out and make good
They can. Many reports include removal and reinstatement items. We can complete strip out, defit, and make good as part of one scope.
Can you handle defects after an inspection
Yes. If the landlord issues a defects list after inspection, we can return to close out remaining items quickly.
