Technical Assessment
The methodology behind precise, objective documentation of residential property condition — element by element, room by room.
How We Evaluate Condition
Each element documented in a condition survey is assessed according to a defined technical scale. This scale provides a consistent, objective framework for describing condition — one that can be applied uniformly across different surveyors, properties, and time periods.
The scale distinguishes between categories of condition that are legally significant in the context of rental disputes — particularly the distinction between normal wear and pre-existing damage.
New / Excellent Condition
Element shows no signs of wear, damage, or deterioration. Surfaces are intact, clean, and functioning as intended. Appropriate for recently renovated or newly constructed properties.
Good Condition — Normal Wear
Element shows wear consistent with its age and expected use. Minor surface variations, fading, or light marks that are characteristic of normal occupancy. No damage requiring repair.
Pre-Existing Damage — Noted
Element shows damage, deterioration, or defects that pre-exist the current tenancy period. Documented with precise description and close-up photography. Legally significant for establishing baseline condition.
Requires Attention
Element shows deterioration, damage, or functional impairment that requires maintenance or repair. Documented with description of nature and extent. Distinct from normal wear.
Elements Documented in Every Survey
A complete survey covers every element of the property. Nothing is excluded from the documentation protocol.
Structural Surfaces
All walls, floors, ceilings, and structural elements are documented systematically. Each surface is photographed in sections with written assessment of condition, marks, cracks, humidity traces, or paint condition.
Doors, Windows, and Frames
Each door and window is individually documented — frame, leaf, hardware, glass, and seals. Condition of locks, handles, hinges, and closing mechanisms is assessed and recorded.
Kitchen Elements
Kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinets, sink, and fixtures are individually documented. Each appliance is assessed for visible condition. Cabinet interiors and exteriors are photographed and described.
Bathrooms and Sanitary Fixtures
All sanitary fixtures, tiles, grouting, shower enclosures, and plumbing visible elements are documented. Condition of surfaces, sealants, and fixtures is assessed and recorded.
Built-In Closets and Storage
All built-in closets, wardrobes, and storage areas are documented inside and out. Shelving, rails, doors, and interiors are photographed and assessed for condition.
Electrical and Mechanical Elements
Visible electrical fixtures, switches, outlets, light fittings, and mechanical elements such as blinds and shutters are individually documented. Condition of covers, fittings, and visible components is recorded.
Why High-Resolution Photography Matters
The evidentiary value of a photographic record depends on its resolution, coverage, and the ability to authenticate it. Mobile phone photographs, while convenient, lack the resolution required for detailed surface assessment and cannot be easily authenticated as unaltered.
Our surveys use high-resolution photography equipment calibrated for interior documentation. Each photograph is taken with consistent lighting and framing to ensure that surface conditions are accurately represented — not obscured by shadows, lens distortion, or compression artifacts.
Overview photographs establish spatial context for each room; detail photographs provide close-up documentation of specific elements and conditions. The combination ensures that the photographic record is both comprehensive and precise.
All photographs are embedded in the final report with their technical metadata preserved. The report's digital signature covers the complete document including all embedded photographs, establishing that the images are an integral and unaltered part of the signed record.
Request a SurveyObjective Documentation for Both Parties
A technically prepared condition survey provides landlords and tenants with a shared, objective record of the property's state — eliminating ambiguity before disputes arise.