"A dilapidation survey is usually the first time we get to see the floor so we never really know what we will find. Sometimes the warehouse or unit is completely empty and other times it is still in operation. Knowing how the floor will be used in the future can determine what kind of dilapidation works we may suggest and it is surprising to clients just how useful it is to have the survey done by a floor expert rather than a general practitioner. It often results in major cost savings and also a quicker turn around time as we can suggest coatings and/or treatments instead of any major works. In the case of real damage such as cracks or breaks rather than a simple change of use then the survey will highlight what needs to be done and the impact this will have on the floor, making it stronger, more level or simply safer. What is most important when preparing your dilapidation survey is a completely objective viewpoint taking into account not only how the floor is performing now but how it is able to be adapted or cleaned to make the future tenancy easier to secure and at the same time ensure that those first few months of usage don’t result in any nasty surprises. This makes the whole process from the tenant leaving the property to the next tenant moving in and operating within so much smoother."