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Dilapidations,
demise splits & Clearance

Make your lease-end obligations a breeze

At COEL, we understand that dealing with commercial dilapidations, demise splits or clearing an office space can be stressful, that’s why our team of experts can deal with the entire process for you.

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The rundown

COEL provides comprehensive support for businesses managing lease-end obligations, space reconfiguration, and commercial relocation. Our workplace dilapidations, demise split, and clearance services are designed to reduce risk, control costs, and support sustainability, while delivering high-quality, timely outcomes. 

1. Dilapidation 
services

What We Offer:

  • End-of-lease dilapidations surveys and reporting to assess reinstatement requirements.
  • Reinstatement works including removal of tenant alterations, repairs, and decoration to return the space to its original condition.
  • Project management from scope to completion, ensuring minimal disruption and timely delivery.
  • Sustainable clearance of furniture and fittings, diverting waste from landfill and reducing carbon footprint.

What are
the benefits?

  • Protect your financial interests.
  • Ensure compliance with lease obligations.
  • Avoid disputes and unexpected costs.

2. Demise split
services

What We Offer:

  • Strategic space planning to divide leased areas for subletting or reoccupation.
  • Design and build solutions tailored to new demised areas.
  • Remedial works including partitioning, M&E reconfiguration, and access control integration to support new layouts.
  • Compliance with building regulations and lease terms.
  • Coordination with landlords, agents, and legal teams to ensure seamless delivery.
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What are 
the benefits?

  • Maximise space utility and flexibility.
  • Enable subletting or multi-tenant occupation.
  • Future-proof your property strategy.

3. clearance
services

What We Offer:

  • Full clearance of workspaces, including removal of furniture and equipment.
  • Recycling and responsible disposal through Sustain, part of the Senator Group.
  • Donation of usable furniture to local charities and community causes.
  • Coordination with relocation logistics and project timelines.
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What are 
the benefits?

  • Reduce your carbon footprint by diverting waste from landfill.
  • Support local communities through furniture donations.
  • Ensure a smooth and compliant exit from leased premises.
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Working with landlords 

At COEL, we understand the challenges landlords face in maintaining and preparing commercial properties for new tenants, especially during void periods, lease transitions, or when dealing with complex dilapidations. From costly delays in reinstatement works to difficulties reconfiguring demised areas for multi-tenant use, these pain points can impact rental income and asset value.

How can we help?

COEL offers a proactive, end-to-end solution: delivering fast, compliant dilapidations reinstatement, strategic demise splits, and sustainable clearance services.

Our team works closely with landlords, agents, and property managers to ensure spaces are market-ready, regulation-compliant, and optimised for re-letting; minimising downtime and maximising return on investment.

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What do we offer?

Our service includes a full suite of landlord-focused solutions designed to prepare commercial properties for re-letting and maximise their marketability. We carry out dilapidations, reinstatement works to return spaces to their original condition and offer demise reconfiguration to suit new tenant requirements or enable multi-occupancy.

Our team provides expert space planning and fit out advice to enhance the appeal of vacant units, alongside clearance and refurbishment services that include the sustainable disposal of legacy furniture. We also conduct thorough compliance checks to ensure all works meet building regulations and lease obligations; giving landlords peace of mind and helping reduce void periods.

Benefits:

  • Minimise void periods and maximise rental potential.
  • Ensure properties are market-ready and compliant.
  • Enhance asset value through strategic upgrades.
  • Partner with a trusted team that understands both tenant and landlord priorities.

Working with tenants 

Lease transitions and office relocations can be complex and stressful for tenants, especially when dealing with dilapidations obligations and the intricacies of demise splits. These processes often involve tight timelines, legal compliance, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. At COEL, we understand the challenges tenants face and offer tailored support to simplify every step of the journey.

What We Offer

COEL’s integrated approach helps tenants reduce stress, save time, and avoid unexpected costs during lease transitions or office relocations. By managing dilapidations reinstatement, demise splits, and clearance in-house, we ensure full compliance with lease obligations while minimising disruption to business operations.

 

COEL supports occupiers with a clear, structured approach to dilapidations, offering early assessments, transparent reporting, and cost-effective reinstatement works. Our experienced team manages everything from minor repairs to full reinstatement, liaising with landlords and agents to reduce liability and ensure compliance. By handling the process end-to-end, we help tenants exit their premises smoothly, avoid penalties, and focus on their next chapter with confidence.

Responsible Recycling  

Our relocation team adds further value by responsibly removing and recycling furniture through Sustain (part of the Senator Group) or donating items to local causes, helping clients reduce their environmental impact, to give back and avoid landfill charges.

Benefits to tenants

  • Reduced financial exposure through expert management of dilapidations reinstatement, ensuring compliance with lease obligations and avoiding costly penalties.
  • Minimised disruption thanks to coordinated project delivery, allowing tenants to focus on business continuity.
  • Sustainable clearance solutions that divert waste from landfill, to support environmental goals.
  • Flexible space reconfiguration and relocation support that helps tenants adapt to changing business needs.

Why COEL?

01

Local Expertise

Deep knowledge of commercial property across Cambridge, Oxford, and the surrounding region.

02

End-to-End Delivery

From survey and design to build, clearance, and handover.

03

Trusted Partner

Proven track record with landlords, tenants, and agents. 

04

Sustainability Focus

Environmentally responsible solutions through reuse, recycling, and donation. 

Meet the team

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Hugh Daniels

Board  |  Commercial Director
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Keith Miller

Build  |  Associate Director and Head of Pre-Construction

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Katie Oldknow

Design  |  Head of Design
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Ash Hovells

Furnish  |  Head of Furniture, Move & Storage

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Kurtis Nobbs

Furnish  |  Furniture, Move & Storage Project Manager
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Callum Hale

Build  |  Pre-Construction Manager

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Whether you’re preparing for lease-end, reconfiguring your space, or arranging a clearance, COEL is here to help. Contact us today to arrange a consultation or site visit.

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