HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety Inspections (HHSRS-based)

We inspect the property against the hazards (21 in England since June 2026, 29 in Wales) in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the government's way of assessing risks in homes, such as damp and mould, falls, fire and excess cold. You get a written report with photos of anything we find, so you can put things right early. Only the local council can make formal HHSRS enforcement decisions; our report helps you spot and record hazards before they become a problem.

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WHAT IS THE HHSRS?

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System

The HHSRS comes from Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004. Councils use it to assess hazards in homes, including rented homes.

  • 21 hazards in England

    On 23 June 2026 England regrouped its list from 29 hazards to 21. Falls on level surfaces and falls in bathrooms, for example, are now one hazard.

  • 29 hazards in Wales

    Wales has its own HHSRS regulations from 2006, which still list 29 hazards.

  • Councils make the decisions

    Only the local council can make formal HHSRS enforcement decisions. If a council finds a category 1 hazard, the most serious kind, it must take enforcement action.

WHAT WE LOOK AT

A walk through a home

We check the whole property against the HHSRS hazards. These are four of the most common ones.

  • Excess cold, such as draughty windows or poor heating
  • Damp and mould
  • Falls on stairs and steps
  • Fire, including smoke alarms

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your report

  1. Book the inspection

    Book online or call us. Inspections are quoted on request.

  2. We inspect the property

    Room by room, against the HHSRS hazards.

  3. Your written report

    With photos of anything we find.

  4. Put things right early

    Use the report to plan repairs before a hazard becomes a problem.

WHO IT IS FOR

Who books a health and safety inspection

Landlords
A check of the whole home before tenants raise a problem, with photos you can keep on file.
Letting agents
A clear record for each property you manage, so repairs can be planned with the landlord.
HMO landlords
Shared kitchens and bathrooms get the same check as the rooms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HHSRS Inspection FAQs

  • What is the HHSRS?
    The Housing Health and Safety Rating System is the government's way of assessing risks in homes. It comes from Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004, and councils use it to decide whether a home has hazards that need action.
  • How many hazards are there?
    There are 21 in England since 23 June 2026, when the list was regrouped from 29. Wales still uses its own list of 29.
  • Is your inspection a formal HHSRS assessment?
    No. Only the local council can make formal HHSRS enforcement decisions. Our report is a record of what we find, so you can deal with hazards early.
  • What happens if a council finds a serious hazard?
    If a council finds a category 1 hazard, it must take enforcement action. That can mean an improvement notice, a prohibition order or another option set out in the Housing Act 2004.
  • What will I get?
    A written report with photos of anything we find, so you can put things right early.
  • How do I book?
    Book online or call 0800 411 8001. Inspections are quoted on request, so tell us about the property and we will send you a quote.

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Book a Health and Safety Inspection

Tell us about the property and we will send you a quote. Your written report with photos follows the visit.

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