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What's in the written report?

The report is the product. It's what you're actually buying. Ours are written to be understood by a homeowner and relied on by a solicitor, and a typical residential report runs 15–25 pages.

What it contains

  • Property and inspection details: construction type, weather on the day, areas inspected and any access limitations
  • Findings room by room, with moisture readings and what they mean
  • Photographic evidence of every defect, cross-referenced in the text
  • Diagnosis: the cause of each problem, stated plainly
  • Prioritised recommendations: what needs doing now, what can wait, and what's merely cosmetic
  • Guidance on likely next steps, with no obligation to use any particular contractor

Who can rely on it

Reports are lender- and solicitor-friendly, so they can support mortgage retentions, price negotiations, and legal correspondence. For landlords, the dated report with photographs is exactly the documentation Awaab's Law expects of a proper investigation. If you'd like to see the format before booking, we publish redacted example reports.

Still have questions?

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