Housing disrepair survey in Ramsbottom
- 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.
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When do you need a Housing disrepair survey?
You should book this check if you have told your landlord about a problem and they have not fixed it. The law requires landlords to keep your home safe and in good repair.
- You have damp or mould that will not go away
- Your heating or hot water is broken
- There are leaks from the roof or pipes
- You see cracks or structural damage
- The electrics feel unsafe or outdated
- Your landlord ignores your repair requests
What happens on the day
A professional surveyor will visit your home for about one to two hours to gather evidence. They will look at every room to make sure they do not miss any hidden issues.
- They take photos of all damage
- They use tools to check for moisture
- They look at the roof and gutters outside
- They ask about your repair history
- They check your water and power supplies
- They document every risk to your health
How to prepare
- Find copies of emails sent to your landlord
- Clear clutter away from damp or damaged walls
- Make sure you can access every single room
- List all the problems you have noticed
- Print any photos of past leaks or floods
- Keep children and pets in a separate room
- Check that you have the surveyor's phone number
- Ensure you are home to let them in
How to improve your result
- Keep a diary of all repair issues
- Take photos the moment a leak starts
- Always report faults to landlords in writing
- Keep your home well ventilated where possible
- Save all receipts if you bought heaters
- Ask your professional for a fixed price
Why it is useful day to day
Having a professional report puts the power back in your hands when dealing with a difficult landlord. It gives you a clear list of what must be fixed to make your home comfortable again.
- Speeds up your legal repair claims
- Provides proof for compensation cases
- Protects you against unfair evictions
- Makes sure repairs are done properly
- Gives you peace of mind at home
- Confirms your home meets safety standards
Why we ask these questions
The surveyor wants to know exactly how the faults in your home affect your daily life. They will look for the root cause of problems like mould rather than just the surface damage.
- How long has the issue existed
- When you first told your landlord
- If the damage makes you ill
- Which rooms you cannot use properly
- If the building structure is failing
- What repairs are needed right now
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