Client: ITH Group
Lease Duration: 5 Years
Completion Date: June 2025
Project Overview
As part of a lease-end obligation, ITH Group was required to return their commercial office unit to its original shell and core condition after five years of occupancy. Hendry Construction was appointed to manage the full electrical dilapidation process—including the safe strip-out of tenant-installed systems and reinstatement of the landlord’s base infrastructure.
Over the lease term, the tenant had installed significant electrical infrastructure such as power distribution boards, lighting systems, structured data cabling, and containment. The landlord’s dilapidation schedule mandated full removal of these elements and restoration to the original condition.
Scope of Works
Site Survey & Documentation
- Reviewed original and as-built drawings
- Assessed tenant modifications and prepared detailed RAMS
- Coordinated scope with landlord’s dilapidation survey
Electrical Strip-Out
- Safely decommissioned tenant-installed circuits, distribution boards, cabling, and fittings
- Isolated and removed lighting, containment, and ancillary systems
- Managed safe disposal in line with waste regulations
Shell and Core Reinstatement
- Reconnected landlord’s base electrical infrastructure
- Reinstated original services and sealed all penetrations
- Applied fire-stopping and tested restored circuits
Compliance & Handover
- Issued Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- Provided photographic records, test results, and certification
- Delivered comprehensive handover pack accepted by landlord
Challenges & Solutions
Live Building Environment
- Worked within occupied premises, managing noise, dust, and access restrictions
Tight Timescale
- Operated under a strict timeline aligned with lease expiration to avoid penalties
Coordination with Multiple Trades
- Scheduled works around parallel dilapidation activities to avoid delays
Project Outcome
- Full removal of tenant modifications
- Shell and core condition reinstated to landlord specification
- All certifications and compliance documents issued
- Landlord handover completed with zero outstanding dilapidation liabilities
Key Deliverables
- Electrical system strip-out and compliant disposal
- Restoration of base build electrical infrastructure
- EICR certification and test reports
- Handover pack with full documentation and photographic evidence
Client Value
This project delivered a cost-effective and fully compliant dilapidation solution, ensuring a smooth handover process with no end-of-lease disputes. The client met all lease return obligations efficiently, avoiding downtime and additional costs.
