Housing disrepair survey
- Fixed price
The short answer
Independent report on disrepair, damp or hazards in a rented home
- Price from
- £350.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 3 hours
What you get
A detailed technical report documenting specific defects with photographic evidence and recommended remedial actions.
See your price and free times
Enter your postcode to see the cheapest price for Housing disrepair survey near you and the next available times.
When do you need a Housing disrepair survey?
When a landlord ignores repair requests, if the property is unsafe, or if you are pursuing a compensation claim for disrepair.
What happens on the day
The surveyor will walk through every room to photograph and measure areas of concern such as damp, leaks, or faulty wiring. They will ask when you first reported the issues to the landlord.
How to prepare
- Create a timeline of when issues started
- Gather copies of emails or texts sent to the landlord
- Ensure all rooms are accessible and clear of clutter
- Have your tenancy agreement ready for the surveyor to see
- Collate any medical notes if the disrepair has affected your health
How to improve your result
- Ventilate rooms regularly to show that mould is not caused by lifestyle
- Keep a log of all repair attempts made by the landlord
- Take your own weekly photos to show if issues are getting worse
Why it is useful day to day
Helps ensure your home is safe and healthy, potentially forcing essential repairs that the landlord has neglected.
Why we ask these questions
We ask about the property type and number of rooms to estimate how long the inspection will take. Knowing the specific types of damage helps us send a surveyor with the right expertise.
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Legal requirement
Mould & condensation assessment
Find the cause and ventilation fix
- Fixed price
- Recurring
Regular home clean
Weekly or fortnightly
- Fixed price
Carpet, rug & upholstery clean
Steam and dry methods
Handyman & odd jobs
Shelves, flat-pack, small fixes
- Urgent
Wasps, insects & bedbugs
Nests, infestations, fumigation
- Fixed price
UKVI home inspection report
Accommodation and overcrowding report for family and spouse visa applications