A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL LANDLORDS

Condition & Specific Defect Surveys

A community initiative from Samson Consultants — independent inspections at below cost to help social landlords tackle disrepair, protect residents and stay ahead of Awaab’s Law.

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Only 100 available • Maximum 2 per organisation

Offered at below cost, not for profit — because safe, healthy homes matter.

£49

PER SURVEY

OUR SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

Supporting our community and our industry

For Residents

Helping landlords act faster on disrepair means safer, healthier homes for the people who live in them.

Safe, healthy homes are a shared responsibility. As an established firm working across social housing, we want to give something back — so we’re offering 100 inspections at below cost to support residents, landlords and the wider profession through a period of intense pressure and regulatory change.

For Landlords

Independent, professional inspections at cost — easing the load on stretched teams and tight budgets.

For the Profession

Sharing our expertise to help raise standards across the sector through a period of major regulatory change.

THE PRESSURE YOU’RE UNDER

Disrepair is now a statutory clock - not a backlog

Since Awaab’s Law came into force in October 2025, hazards like damp and mould carry fixed investigation and repair deadlines — with Phase 2 widening the scope through 2026. Independent evidence, fast, has never mattered more.

Awaab’s Law Timescales

Statutory windows to investigate significant hazards and

report back to residents. Getting a qualified surveyor out

quickly is the bottleneck.

Housing Ombudsman Scrutiny

Complaint handling and evidence trails are under the

spotlight. A professional report strengthens your

position.

Disrepair Claims

Legal claims are rising. An independent inspection gives

you a clear, defensible record of condition and cause.

HHSRS & Compliance

Ahead of Phase 2, a condition or specific-defect survey

helps you triage risk and prioritise spend where it counts.

WHAT YOU GET FOR £49

A concise, decision-ready report — done properly

Choose the survey that fits the problem. Both are carried out by an experienced Building Surveyor and delivered as a clear written report.

Condition Survey

A whole-dwelling visual assessment identifying defects, disrepair and hazards, with a condition rating and clear recommendations.

Specific Defect Survey

A focused investigation of one issue — damp, mould, cracking, a roof, a leak — pinpointing likely cause and the remedial, steps required.

Built for Social Housing Teams

Whether you’re responding to a resident report, scoping works, or building a defensible file, a £49 survey gives you professional, independent findings you can act on and rely on.

Every report includes:

  • An experienced Building Surveyor on site ✔

  • A clear written report with findings ✔

  • Annotated photographs of key issues ✔

  • Cause and practical recommendations ✔

  • Suitable to support your evidence trail ✔

  • Fast, prioritised turnaround ✔