RICS Housing Disrepair Surveys

Independent Expert Reports for Housing Disrepair Claims

We provide independent Housing Disrepair inspections and reports for tenants, solicitors and housing providers, assessing defects affecting health, safety and habitability.

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RICS Chartered Surveyors

Regulated, professional and fully insured.

Independent Reporting

Impartial, objective and trusted evidence.

Expert Witness Experience

Reports suitable for court and legal proceedings.

Fast Turnaround

Efficient service and prompt report delivery.

What is a Housing Disrepair Survey?

A Housing Disrepair Survey is an inspection undertaken to assess whether a residential property is being properly maintained and whether defects are causing issues affecting health, safety or habitability.

The report considers obligations under:

Who is this Survey For?

Tenants

Seeking independent evidence of defects.

Solicitors

Supporting housing disrepair claims.

Housing Associations

Independent condition assessments.

Local Authorities

Condition and compliance inspections.

What Do We Assess?

Damp, Mould & Condensation

Assessing damp, mould growth and condensation and their underlying causes.

Heating & Hot Water

Reviewing the adequacy of heating and hot water provision.

Electrical & Safety Hazards

Noting visible electrical and safety hazards requiring attention.

Leaks & Water Ingress

Walls, ceilings, paintwork, flooring and joinery.

Structural Defects

Recording structural disrepair, cracking and movement.

Repair & Maintenance Obligations

Considering the landlord’s repairing and maintenance obligations.

Common Issues We Identify

Damp & Mould

Roof Leaks

Condensation

Defective Windows

Inadequate Heating

Plumbing Defects

Structural Cracking

Electrical Hazards

Our Reporting Process

STEP 1

Instruction Received

STEP 2

Property Inspection

STEP 3

Evidence Collection

STEP 4

Defect Assessment

STEP 5

Report Preparation

STEP 6

Issue Report

Frequently Asked Questions

We regularly work throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

What is Housing Disrepair?

Disrepair is where a property has fallen into a condition that breaches the landlord’s repairing obligations, affecting health, safety or habitability.

What defects qualify as Housing Disrepair?

Damp, mould, leaks, structural defects, inadequate heating and electrical or safety hazards commonly qualify.

Do I need a survey for a Housing Disrepair claim?

An independent expert report provides the evidence needed to support or defend a disrepair claim.

Can the report be used in court?

Yes — our reports are prepared to a standard suitable for legal proceedings, including CPR Part 35.

What legislation applies?

Chiefly the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Housing Act 2004 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

How quickly will I receive the report?

Most reports are delivered within 48 hours of inspection, subject to receipt of all required information.

Do you act for tenants or landlords?

We act independently for tenants, landlords, housing providers and solicitors alike.

What areas do you cover?

Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry and the wider West Midlands.

Housing Disrepair Surveys Across Birmingham, Solihull & The West Midlands

We regularly inspect residential properties for tenants, solicitors and housing providers throughout Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry and the wider West Midlands.

Birmingham

Moseley

Solihull

Harborne

Sutton Coldfield

Coventry

Edgbaston

Dudley

Kings Heath

Shirley

Wolverhampton

and surrounding areas.

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