Independent, expert inspections providing clear evidence of disrepair, safety risks, and landlord repair obligations. Fully compliant housing disrepair surveys with UK housing and legal standards.
Housing disrepair claims are increasing across the UK, placing housing associations and social landlords under growing legal and operational pressure. At PM+, our Housing Disrepair Surveys provide independent, expert assessments that help you understand the condition of a property, meet your statutory obligations, and resolve issues fairly and efficiently.
Our surveys are designed to support both early intervention and formal legal proceedings, giving you clear, defensible evidence to inform repairs, remedial works, or dispute resolution.
A housing disrepair survey is a detailed inspection carried out by an independent surveyor to assess whether a property is affected by defects that may impact health, safety, or habitability.
These surveys typically relate to issues such as:
At PM+, we work almost exclusively with housing providers. That means we understand not just buildings, but the regulatory, legal, and reputational risks that come with disrepair cases. Whether the survey is required to respond to a tenant complaint or to support an ongoing claim, our reports are structured, evidence-based, and impartial.
Our surveyors carry out thorough inspections and produce clear, independent reports that:
A room-by-room assessment of the property, focusing on defects that affect habitability, health, and safety.
We don’t stop at visible symptoms. Our surveyors determine why the issue exists, whether it’s building defects, maintenance failure, design limitations, or tenant-related factors.
Our reports clearly set out which defects fall within landlord obligations and which do not, reducing ambiguity and dispute.
All findings are supported with photographs, technical observations, and professional reasoning.
We provide clear guidance on remedial works, helping you plan repairs efficiently and proportionately.
Where required, PM+ provides Part 35-compliant expert reports suitable for use in housing disrepair claims and legal proceedings.
These reports are:
Structured project management supports the delivery of remedial works, helping coordinate works, and monitor progress. We also ensure outcomes align with agreed scopes, timeframes and quality expectations.
Our Quantity Surveying Service is designed to provide precise cost estimations, budget management, and financial control for both residential and commercial properties.
Damp & mould surveys help landlords understand whether issues are caused by condensation, building defects or environmental factors, and support compliance with UK housing standards such as Awaab’s Law.
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A housing disrepair survey is an independent inspection of a rented property carried out by a qualified surveyor to identify defects that may affect safety, health, or habitability. The survey documents issues such as damp, mould, structural defects, and maintenance failures, and provides clear evidence to support repairs, compliance, or legal processes.
A survey may be required when a tenant raises concerns about the condition of their home, when defects could breach fitness or repairing obligations, or where an independent assessment is needed to support dispute resolution or legal proceedings. Early surveys are often used to prevent escalation into formal claims.
Housing disrepair surveys commonly assess damp and mould, structural defects, disrepair to internal building components, leaking roofs, faulty electrics or plumbing, poor ventilation, and other defects that may impact health, safety, or habitability.
Yes. Disrepair surveys can be carried out in line with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and findings are assessed against obligations under Sections 10 and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Where required, reports can be prepared for use in legal proceedings.
A typical report includes a detailed inspection record, photographic evidence, identification of the cause of defects, assessment of responsibility, and clear recommendations for remedial works. In some cases, reports may be structured to support legal review or a Scott Schedule.
Surveys are usually conducted by experienced, independent surveyors, often with RICS accreditation, to ensure professional standards are met and reports can withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Costs vary depending on the size of the property, the nature of the issues, and whether the report is required for legal purposes. Specialist housing disrepair surveys are typically quoted on a case-by-case basis rather than using standard residential survey pricing.
Housing associations and social landlords work with PM+ because we combine technical surveying expertise with a deep understanding of the housing sector.
By addressing the root cause of disrepair issues early, we help clients protect tenants, maintain safe homes, and minimise the risk of prolonged disputes or costly litigation.
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