Inventory Clerks
Preparation
What Does an Inventory Clerk in London Do?
An inventory clerk is an independent property professional who inspects rental properties and produces a detailed written report documenting the condition, cleanliness and contents of the property at a specific point in the tenancy.
Why You Need an Independent Inventory Clerk
Deposit schemes reject biased evidence.
TDS, DPS and MyDeposits adjudicators give substantially more weight to reports produced by an independent third party than to agent-produced or landlord-produced checklists.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 raises the bar.
With Section 21 abolished from May 2026, landlords who need to pursue possession under grounds such as property damage (Ground 13) or deterioration of furniture (Ground 15) must now provide professional, independent evidence. A self-compiled inventory will not be sufficient.
Letting agents need to protect themselves.
If an agent produces their own inventory and a deposit dispute is lost, the landlord may hold the agent responsible. Using an independent AIIC-accredited inventory clerk removes that risk entirely.
Work With AIIC Inventory Clerk in London
Choose a professional service that delivers clear, accurate, and unbiased reports.
How to Choose an Inventory Clerk in London
AIIC accreditation
The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) is the industry's recognised accreditation body. An AIIC-accredited clerk has passed professional training, follows a code of practice, and produces reports that meet a consistent evidential standard.
Report turnaround time
In London's fast-moving rental market, you cannot wait five working days for a report. Look for a clerk who delivers within 24 hours of the inspection.
Photographic evidence
A professional inventory report should include hundreds of high-resolution, timestamped photographs alongside written descriptions. Text-only reports are no longer acceptable in adjudication.
Deposit scheme compliance
The report should be structured to meet the evidential requirements of TDS, DPS and MyDeposits. Ask to see a sample report before committing.
Same-day and next-day availability
Tenancies start at short notice. Your inventory clerk should be able to attend within 24–48 hours across all London boroughs.
No contracts or minimum bookings
Avoid companies that lock you into retainer agreements before you have tested the quality of their reports.
Property Inventory Clerk Services
Property Inventory Report
A complete room-by-room record of your property's condition and contents at the start of a tenancy. Every decoration, fixture, fitting and appliance is documented with timestamped photographs and detailed written descriptions — giving landlords a legally defensible baseline document accepted by all deposit protection schemes. From £110.
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Inventory & Check-in Report
Our most popular start-of-tenancy service. The inventory clerk meets the tenant on-site, walks through the property room by room, tests smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, records meter readings, hands over the keys and produces a signed check-in report. From £120.
Mid-term Inspection
A scheduled visit during the tenancy to check the property is being maintained. Our clerk inspects every room, photographs areas of concern, tests smoke alarms and delivers a clear written report. Ideal for overseas landlords or long-term tenancies. From £65.
Check-out Report
At the end of the tenancy, our clerk visits the property and compares its current condition directly against the original inventory. Every room is inspected and photographed, with any changes, damage or cleaning issues clearly documented. This gives landlords the evidence needed for fair, defensible deposit deductions. From £100.
Learn more about Check-out Reports →How to Book an Inventory Clerk in London
Request a quote
Enter your property address, number of bedrooms, and preferred inspection date using our online form. You will receive a fixed-price quote the same day.
We confirm your appointment
Our office confirms the date and time and coordinates access with your tenant or letting agent. Same-week and same-day appointments are available across all London boroughs.
Our clerk inspects the property
An AIIC-accredited Inventory clerk attends the property, inspects every room, takes hundreds of timestamped photographs, records contents and condiiton of the property
Report delivered within 24 hours
The completed report is emailed to the landlord, letting agent and tenant within 24 hours of the inspection. All parties have 7 days to raise queries before the report is finalised.
Our Inventory Clerks work in different regions of London
Our AIIC-accredited inventory clerks cover all London boroughs across West, North, Central, South and East London. Same-week appointments available across all areas — including Canary Wharf, Hackney, Battersea, Kensington, Camden, Greenwich and Stratford. We also cover parts of Essex and Kent.
