{ "name": "dilapidationscost.co.uk Dilapidations Cost Index", "title": "Dilapidations Cost Index", "url": "https://dilapidationscost.co.uk/datasets/dilapidations-cost-index/", "csv": "https://dilapidationscost.co.uk/datasets/dilapidations-cost-index.csv", "markdown": "https://dilapidationscost.co.uk/datasets/dilapidations-cost-index/index.md", "computed_at": "2026-09-26", "license": "https://dilapidationscost.co.uk/terms", "headline": "The median published figure in the Dilapidations Cost Index is 1,200 GBP across 10 figures from 6 sources' own pages (range 150 to 2,000 GBP), read 26 September 2026.", "quotes": [ "The median published figure in the Dilapidations Cost Index is 1,200 GBP across 10 figures from 6 sources' own pages (range 150 to 2,000 GBP), read 26 September 2026.", "6 of the 42 named sources read in full publish a figure; 36 publish none, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, schedule-stage preparation: median 1,200 GBP across 4 sources, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, schedule-stage negotiation: median 2,000 GBP across 2 sources, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, fee-basis hourly rate: median 150 GBP across 1 source, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, building-type large residential: median 600 GBP across 1 source, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, building-type small commercial: median 800 GBP across 1 source, read 26 September 2026.", "Dilapidations Cost Index, building-type large commercial: median 2,000 GBP across 1 source, read 26 September 2026.", "The median is unchanged since 25 September 2026 (was 1,200 GBP across 10)." ], "citation": "\"dilapidationscost.co.uk Dilapidations Cost Index\", updated 2026-09-26, https://dilapidationscost.co.uk/datasets/dilapidations-cost-index/.", "changed_since": { "since": "2026-09-25", "previous_median": 1200, "delta": 0, "direction": "unchanged", "sentence": "The median is unchanged since 25 September 2026 (was 1,200 GBP across 10)." }, "national": { "unit": "GBP", "n": 10, "median": 1200, "min": 150, "max": 2000, "p25": 525, "p75": 2000, "mean": 1175, "units": { "GBP": 10 }, "published_sources": 6, "named_sources": 46, "read_sources": 42, "not_published": 36, "published_share": 0.143 }, "by_axis": { "schedule-stage": { "preparation": { "GBP": { "n": 4, "median": 1200, "min": 300, "max": 1500, "p25": 450, "p75": 1500, "mean": 1050 } }, "negotiation": { "GBP": { "n": 2, "median": 2000, "min": 2000, "max": 2000, "p25": 2000, "p75": 2000, "mean": 2000 } } }, "fee-basis": { "hourly rate": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 150, "min": 150, "max": 150, "p25": 150, "p75": 150, "mean": 150 } } }, "building-type": { "large residential": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 600, "min": 600, "max": 600, "p25": 600, "p75": 600, "mean": 600 } }, "small commercial": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 800, "min": 800, "max": 800, "p25": 800, "p75": 800, "mean": 800 } }, "large commercial": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 2000, "min": 2000, "max": 2000, "p25": 2000, "p75": 2000, "mean": 2000 } } } }, "rows": [ { "source": "Bower Surveyors, the cost of a dilapidations survey", "url": "https://bowersurveyors.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-a-dilapidation-survey/", "figure": "£900", "value": 900, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "preparation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "As mentioned above the costs of undertaking a schedule of dilapidations will vary depending on the size and type of the building, and the relevant lease terms. As a rough indication the cost of a schedule of dilapidations will likely be between £900-£5,000, although can be higher for very large buildings.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "71c646b18f54d3751117f7d677a0a9001ad8daf46d17ae49f54c0e5d7999762e" }, { "source": "Bower Surveyors, the cost of a dilapidations survey", "url": "https://bowersurveyors.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-a-dilapidation-survey/", "figure": "£2,000.", "value": 2000, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "negotiation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Negotiation fees will vary on the size and compliance of the schedule of dilapidations, although a rough indication will be circa £2,000.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "71c646b18f54d3751117f7d677a0a9001ad8daf46d17ae49f54c0e5d7999762e" }, { "source": "Bressummer Ark, dilapidations surveyor central London", "url": "https://www.bressummerark.co.uk/dilapidations-surveyor-central-london/", "figure": "£1,500", "value": 1500, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "preparation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Property Size (sq ft) Estimated Fees Under 1,000 < £1,500", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "0a97fc7ee5c8b3e591f5c8a46760c1f8122b2a562f203153bfe3f82d03e63581" }, { "source": "Canterbury Surveyors, dilapidations survey guide", "url": "https://www.canterburysurveyors.com/blog/dilapidations-survey/", "figure": "£1,500 ", "value": 1500, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "preparation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Fees typically range from £1,500 to £5,000 for straightforward commercial units, with complex multi-unit properties costing £10,000 or more[6].", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "d0e18eefef201b97732bfe9d45d03a45dc630eb083aa5a21dcc162e8f161a0d7" }, { "source": "Real Estate Agents London, dilapidation survey", "url": "https://realestateagentslondon.co.uk/dilapidation-survey/", "figure": "£2,000 ", "value": 2000, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "negotiation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Negotiation Fees: approximately £2,000 (varies with size and compliance of the schedule)", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "fa37f82cc8dcd88f8ee50fc405b5845db12dac73209e9fe9c2a2c2fe2df29248" }, { "source": "Wimbledon Surveyors, dilapidation survey guide", "url": "https://wimbledonsurveyors.com/dilapidation-survey-your-complete-guide-to-property-condition-document/", "figure": "£300", "value": 300, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "schedule-stage": "preparation" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "While a dilapidation survey might cost between £300-£1,500 depending on property size and complexity, the potential financial exposure from disputed claims can easily exceed £20,000-£100,000 [3].", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "2ea6968ff679464a8909dd600d7a850282f3f638cc4adafd7ba2879b297204e5" }, { "source": "Prince Surveyors, UK surveyor fees by service 2026", "url": "https://princesurveyors.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-surveyor-cost-uk-fees-by-service-2026/", "figure": "£150 ", "value": 150, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "fee-basis": "hourly rate" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "quote": "These are billed at an hourly rate, typically £150 to £250 per hour, plus a fixed fee for report preparation.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "79f8f29cf3dfc3d7e80a13dd760e47dda9cbe01aed15d2d83e4386c4b23ab3f3" }, { "source": "Wimbledon Surveyors, dilapidation survey guide", "url": "https://wimbledonsurveyors.com/dilapidation-survey-your-complete-guide-to-property-condition-document/", "figure": "£600 ", "value": 600, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "building-type": "large residential" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Large Residential £600 – £1,200 Number of rooms, property age, defects present", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "2ea6968ff679464a8909dd600d7a850282f3f638cc4adafd7ba2879b297204e5" }, { "source": "Wimbledon Surveyors, dilapidation survey guide", "url": "https://wimbledonsurveyors.com/dilapidation-survey-your-complete-guide-to-property-condition-document/", "figure": "£800 ", "value": 800, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "building-type": "small commercial" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Small Commercial £800 – £2,000 Floor area, complexity, lease requirements", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "2ea6968ff679464a8909dd600d7a850282f3f638cc4adafd7ba2879b297204e5" }, { "source": "Wimbledon Surveyors, dilapidation survey guide", "url": "https://wimbledonsurveyors.com/dilapidation-survey-your-complete-guide-to-property-condition-document/", "figure": "£2,000 ", "value": 2000, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "building-type": "large commercial" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "quote": "Large Commercial £2,000 – £5,000+ Multiple floors, specialized areas, extensive paperwork", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "2ea6968ff679464a8909dd600d7a850282f3f638cc4adafd7ba2879b297204e5" } ], "not_published": [ { "source": "3COL, commercial dilapidations London tenant guide", "url": "https://three3col.co.uk/blog-dilapidations-guide-london", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "The Levy Group, London office dilapidations tenant guide 2026", "url": "https://www.thelevygroup.london/london-office-dilapidations-tenant-guide-2026/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "London Dilapidations Ltd, office dilapidations costs London 2026", "url": "https://londondilaps.com/how-much-do-office-dilapidations-cost-london-2026/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Renova, dilapidations budget guide", "url": "https://renovauk.com/blog/how-much-should-i-budget-for-dilapidations-at-the-end-of-my-lease.html", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Blackacre Surveyors, dilapidations survey: what it costs", "url": "https://blackacresurveyors.com/2026/02/28/dilapidations-survey/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Commercial Building Surveyors, how much does a dilapidation survey cost", "url": "https://commercialbuildingsurveyors.co.uk/how-much-does-a-dilapidation-survey-cost/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Prince Surveyors, dilapidation survey", "url": "https://princesurveyors.co.uk/blog/dilapidation-survey/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Fourth Wall Building Consultancy, dilapidations cost estimates", "url": "https://fourthwallbc.com/blog/dilapidations-cost-estimates-how-to-budget-for-lease-end-repairs/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Carter Jonas, dilapidations", "url": "https://www.carterjonas.co.uk/building-surveying/dilapidations", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Allcott Commercial, terminal dilapidations defence and section 18 valuation, retail", "url": "https://allcottcommercial.co.uk/services/schedule-of-dilapidations/terminal-dilapidations-defence-and-section-18-diminution-valuation-retail-property/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Warehouse Construction Contractors, warehouse dilapidations", "url": "https://warehouseconstructioncontractors.com/marketing/what-are-warehouse-dilapidations-how-to-reduce-cost", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Lantic Building Surveyors, dilapidations (Bristol and Exeter)", "url": "https://lanticbuildingsurveyors.co.uk/services/dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Making Moves London, office dilapidations guide", "url": "https://makingmoveslondon.co.uk/blog/office-dilapidations-guide/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Hampstead Chartered Surveyors, dilapidations costs and surveyor fees at lease end", "url": "https://www.hampsteadcharteredsurveyors.co.uk/insights/dilapidations-costs-in-london-liability-and-surveyor-fees", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Dilapsolutions, dilapidations FAQs for commercial tenants and landlords", "url": "https://www.dilapsolutions.com/knowledge-hub/dilapidations-faqs-for-commercial-tenants-and-landlords/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Dilapsolutions, the warehouse tenant's dilapidations defence", "url": "https://www.dilapsolutions.com/blog/posts/don-t-pay-more-than-you-should-the-warehouse-tenant-s-dilapidations-defence/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Schedule of Condition Surveyors (CBC), what a schedule of condition costs", "url": "https://schedule-of-condition-surveyors.co.uk/how-much-does-a-schedule-of-condition-cost", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Ayling Associates, dilapidation costs", "url": "https://www.aylingassociates.com/knowledge/dilapidation-costs", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Ayling Associates, schedule of condition cost guide", "url": "https://www.aylingassociates.com/knowledge/schedule-of-condition-cost", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Indurent, commercial property dilapidations (industrial landlord)", "url": "https://www.indurent.com/guide-to-leasing-industrial-units/commercial-property-dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Marshall Laurence Surveyors, what a chartered surveyor costs in London", "url": "https://marshalllaurencesurveyors.com/how-much-does-a-chartered-surveyor-cost-in-london/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "HIR Ltd, commercial dilapidation costs UK 2026", "url": "https://hirltd.co.uk/2026/07/03/commercial-dilapidation-costs-uk/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Practical Surveying, dilapidations costs brief guide", "url": "https://practicalsurveying.co.uk/news/dilapidations-costs-a-brief-guide/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Bradley-Mason LLP, dilapidations", "url": "https://www.bradley-mason.com/commercial/dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Grumitt Wade Mason, schedule of dilapidations", "url": "https://surveying.grumittwademason.com/chartered-surveyors/professional-services/schedule-dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Shepherd Commercial, Birmingham dilapidations surveyor", "url": "https://shepcom.com/birmingham-dilapidations-surveyor/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "AMS Surveys, schedule of dilapidations Birmingham", "url": "https://www.amssurveys.co.uk/commercial/schedule-of-dilapidations-birmingham", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Dilapidations Surveyors (CBC), Manchester", "url": "https://dilapidations-surveyors.co.uk/schedule-of-condition-in-manchester", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Dilapidations Surveyors (CBC), Leeds", "url": "https://dilapidations-surveyors.co.uk/schedule-of-condition-services-in-leeds", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Manchester Surveyors, schedule of dilapidations", "url": "https://manchestersurveyors.com/surveys/schedule-of-dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Lea Hough, schedules of dilapidations", "url": "https://www.leahough.co.uk/services/building-surveying/schedules-of-dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Allcott Commercial, dilapidations surveyors Bristol", "url": "https://allcottcommercial.co.uk/dilapidations-surveyors-bristol/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Raeburn Consulting, dilapidations (London, Manchester, Birmingham)", "url": "https://www.raeburnconsulting.com/services/dilapidations/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Commercial Building Surveyors, interim versus terminal schedule", "url": "https://commercialbuildingsurveyors.co.uk/interim-vs-terminal-schedule-of-dilapidation/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Watts, understanding the commercial dilapidations protocol", "url": "https://www.watts.co.uk/insight/articles/understanding-commercial-dilapidations-protocol-in-the-uk", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "the England and Wales dilapidations surveyor universe", "url": "https://www.ricsfirms.com/search/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://three3col.co.uk/blog-dilapidations-guide-london", "label": "3COL, commercial dilapidations London tenant guide", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.thelevygroup.london/london-office-dilapidations-tenant-guide-2026/", "label": "The Levy Group, London office dilapidations tenant guide 2026", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://londondilaps.com/how-much-do-office-dilapidations-cost-london-2026/", "label": "London Dilapidations Ltd, 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schedule of condition costs", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.aylingassociates.com/knowledge/dilapidation-costs", "label": "Ayling Associates, dilapidation costs", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.aylingassociates.com/knowledge/schedule-of-condition-cost", "label": "Ayling Associates, schedule of condition cost guide", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.indurent.com/guide-to-leasing-industrial-units/commercial-property-dilapidations/", "label": "Indurent, commercial property dilapidations (industrial landlord)", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://marshalllaurencesurveyors.com/how-much-does-a-chartered-surveyor-cost-in-london/", "label": "Marshall Laurence Surveyors, what a chartered surveyor costs in London", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://hirltd.co.uk/2026/07/03/commercial-dilapidation-costs-uk/", "label": "HIR Ltd, commercial dilapidation costs UK 2026", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://practicalsurveying.co.uk/news/dilapidations-costs-a-brief-guide/", "label": "Practical Surveying, dilapidations costs brief guide", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.bradley-mason.com/commercial/dilapidations/", "label": "Bradley-Mason LLP, dilapidations", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://surveying.grumittwademason.com/chartered-surveyors/professional-services/schedule-dilapidations/", "label": "Grumitt Wade Mason, schedule of dilapidations", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://shepcom.com/birmingham-dilapidations-surveyor/", "label": "Shepherd Commercial, Birmingham dilapidations surveyor", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.amssurveys.co.uk/commercial/schedule-of-dilapidations-birmingham", "label": "AMS Surveys, schedule of dilapidations Birmingham", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://dilapidations-surveyors.co.uk/schedule-of-condition-in-manchester", "label": "Dilapidations Surveyors (CBC), Manchester", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://dilapidations-surveyors.co.uk/schedule-of-condition-services-in-leeds", "label": "Dilapidations Surveyors (CBC), Leeds", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://manchestersurveyors.com/surveys/schedule-of-dilapidations/", "label": "Manchester Surveyors, schedule of dilapidations", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.leahough.co.uk/services/building-surveying/schedules-of-dilapidations/", "label": "Lea Hough, schedules of dilapidations", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://allcottcommercial.co.uk/dilapidations-surveyors-bristol/", "label": "Allcott Commercial, dilapidations surveyors Bristol", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.raeburnconsulting.com/services/dilapidations/", "label": "Raeburn Consulting, dilapidations (London, Manchester, Birmingham)", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://commercialbuildingsurveyors.co.uk/interim-vs-terminal-schedule-of-dilapidation/", "label": "Commercial Building Surveyors, interim versus terminal schedule", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.watts.co.uk/insight/articles/understanding-commercial-dilapidations-protocol-in-the-uk", "label": "Watts, understanding the commercial dilapidations protocol", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://nottinghillsurveyors.com/blog/dilapidations-survey", "label": "Notting Hill Surveyors, dilapidations survey", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://kingstonsurveyors.com/commercial-valuation/commercial-dilapidation-survey-london/", "label": "Kingston Surveyors, commercial dilapidation survey London", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.ricsfirms.com/search/", "label": "the England and Wales dilapidations surveyor universe", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.ricsfirms.com/", "label": "ricsfirms.com", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/constructionindustry", "label": "ons.gov.uk", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" } ], "methodology": "Every row is a verbatim sentence read from the named source's own page through the estate's fetch service on the date shown, hash-pinned to the stored read (the sha of the page's visible text; the raw page is mirrored to R2). 6 of the 42 named sources that could be read published a usable figure; 36 published none and are recorded as not published, never filled in; 4 could not be read (blocked, dead or unreachable) and count nowhere. The headline figures (median, minimum, maximum, quartiles) are over ONE figure per source in GBP (a source's median where its page yielded several accepted sentences), so N counts sources, never sentences; 83 candidate sentence(s) were refused by a reviewer with the reason recorded. Derivation as chartered: Three figures nobody publishes, computed across everyone who publishes a piece of one. First, the CLAIM rate: the median, minimum and maximum advertised cost per square foot by building type (office, industrial/warehouse, retail) and by region, taken from every surveyor that states a rate on its own page, with the count publishing against the count that will only quote - the spread between £7.27/sq ft (the RICS industrial average several firms cite) and the £15-£35/sq ft London office figures is itself the finding, and no page of ours restates a competitor's range as fact. Second, the FEE rate: what preparing, serving, responding to and negotiating a schedule costs, banded by floor area and stated as an hourly rate where that is how the firm sells it. Third, the SETTLEMENT DISCOUNT: the ratio of settlement to quantified demand in every case study a firm publishes with both numbers (a landlord's £750,000 claim settled at £300,000 is one observation), reported as a distribution with its n and never as an average dressed as a rule. Restated into constant prices with the ONS construction output price index so a 2024 figure and a 2026 figure can sit in the same column. A firm that publishes no figure is recorded not-published, which is one of the index's counts.", "embed": "

1,200 GBP

median published figure, Dilapidations Cost Index, across 6 sources, read 26 September 2026

Source: dilapidationscost.co.uk Dilapidations Cost Index
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