Open mortar joints to the front elevation
Open joints allow water into the cavity, which can lead to damp over time.
Recommendation
Rake out and repoint the affected joints to match the surrounding brickwork.
Bricklayer
Example inspection report
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Your report is the document you hand to your builder. It records every defect we find with a photograph, explains why it matters, and states the remedial work required — written in plain English so you know exactly what you are asking for, and in trade language so your builder knows exactly what to do.
Below are ten example pages from a comprehensive digital inspection report. Tap any page to enlarge it.
01 / 10 — Cover Page
Why our reports are different
Professional Reports.Practical Recommendations.
We don't simply identify defects.
Every finding is professionally documented in clear language that is easy for homeowners to understand and practical for builders to rectify.
Our reports are designed to help you understand your property while making it straightforward for your builder to complete remedial works.
The defect identified
Photographed and described in plain English.
Why attention may be required
The reason it matters, without the jargon.
A practical recommendation
What good remedial work looks like.
The trade responsible
Named where appropriate, so work can start.
Example findings
How every finding is written up.
Anonymised examples of the way defects are documented in your report.
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space 
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space Displaced ridge tile identified from drone imagery
A loose ridge tile can lift in high winds and let water into the roof space.
Recommendation
Re-bed the ridge tile and check the adjoining run.
Roofer
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space Open joints and poor finish to internal joinery
Visible after final decoration and below the expected standard at handover.
Recommendation
Fill, sand and redecorate to a consistent finish.
Joiner / Painter
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space Incomplete sealant to bathroom wet edges
Water can track behind the tiling and damage the substrate.
Recommendation
Strip back and reapply a continuous sealant bead to all wet edges.
Tiler / Plumber
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space Gaps in loft insulation
Gaps reduce thermal performance and increase heating costs.
Recommendation
Reinstate insulation to full depth and close any voids.
Insulation contractor
Placeholder · 3:2 · landscape · Close defect shot with annotation space External paving falling towards the property
Surface water is directed back at the building rather than away from it.
Recommendation
Re-lay the affected paving to fall away from the property and clear the gully.
Groundworker
Inside your report
Ten sections. Every area covered.
- 01
Cover Page
Property details, inspection date, weather conditions and your inspector.
- 02
Inspection Summary
An at-a-glance summary of the property, the areas inspected and the headline findings.
- 03
External Inspection
Brickwork, render, pointing, lintels and movement joints, photographed square-on.
- 04
Internal Inspection
Decoration, plasterwork, joinery, flooring, electrics and heating in every room.
- 05
Kitchen
Unit alignment, worktop joints, sealant, appliances and extraction.
- 06
Bathrooms
Sanitaryware, tiling, sealant, shower falls and extraction.
- 07
Windows & Doors
Glazing, seals, trickle vents, alignment, latching and ironmongery.
- 08
Roof Inspection
Drone imagery of tiles, ridges, verges, valleys and flashings — included as standard.
- 09
External Areas
Driveways, paths, falls, drainage, fencing, turf and garages.
- 10
Recommendations
Each finding explained, with a recommendation and the trade responsible.
Protecting Your Investment. Giving You Confidence.