HAD are an award winning company with offices throughout the UK, we are the leading providers of UK Property Inspection Reports for UK Settlement, Spouse, Marriage, Fiancée and Partner Visa Applications. Our fully qualified surveyors (all qualifications and registration numbers included on the certificate) have a duty under the Housing Act 2004 to take action in respect of Category 1 hazards and we may take action in respect of Category 2 hazards which can include any of the following:
- Fire Safety
- Health and Safety
- Overcrowding
- Electrical Hazards
- Excess Cold
- Personal Hygiene, Sanitation & Drainage
- Excess Heat
- Crowding & Space
- Water supply
- Hot surfaces
- Entry by Intruders
- Falls associated with baths/showers
- Collision & Entrapment
- Lighting
- Falls on the level
- Noise
- Falls associated with steps & stairs
- Position & Operability of amenities
- Domestic Hygiene, Pests & Refuse
- Falls between levels
Accommodation inspection surveys in this area are £65.00, please send your details in the above form for a full professional quotation.
What is an accommodation inspection survey?
An accommodation inspection survey s a document required by the UK Border Agency (UKVI) to demonstrate to the Entry Clearance Officer that you have obtained an assessment of the proposed accommodation for the applicant.
The accommodation inspection survey for immigration purposed will be required for all applications for the purpose of settlement.
Spouses and civil partners;
Fiancé(e)s and proposed civil partner;
Unmarried and same-sex partners;
Children; Parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives.
Are we qualified to carry out the accommodation inspection survey for UK visa purposes?
When an application is made to the British High Commission for Entry Clearance into the United Kingdom, they request that you:
"Obtain an independent assessment of the number of rooms and occupants of the proposed accommodation. A report from a suitably qualified body certifying that a personal inspection has been carried out and giving details of accommodation inspected is usually acceptable for this purpose. Above all, the Entry Clearance officer must be satisfied that the accommodation will not become overcrowded within the definition of the Housing Act 1985 or that it will not contravene public health regulations."
We can confirm that we are an multi-award winning independent architectural surveying practice, we have been carrying out the accommodation inspection surveys for the home office for many years.
Practitioner’s Qualifications:
BA(Hons) (M.Arch.), Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Bsc (Hons) ARCH, FDA Interior & AT – Specialist in the Science of Arch
Frequently asked questions:
How long does the survey last?
The survey lasts for 3 months from the date it is issued.
Can you back date the letter?
No, the survey date cannot change under any circumstances. A new inspection will need to be carried out.
How long will the process take?
From the point of submitting the form or the surveyor visiting the property to receiving the letter should take 3-4 working days for a standard service and 1-2 working days for the fast track.
Can my child share my and my spouses/partner’s room?
Only very young children can, up to the age of 1 year old but they must be the biological or adoptive parent.
Can I use the lounge as a bedroom?
If you have two separate lounges partitioned with a solid wall (Normally 300mil) and individual doors from the hallway you can class one as a bedroom. If there are dividing doors or have a walk through lounge you cannot use it as a bedroom.
UK Entry Clearance requirements are as follows, make sure you follow the guidance bellow to have a successful application.
The room sizes are as follows:
| Floor Area M sq (Sq Ft) | Permitted Numbers |
|---|---|
| 10.23 (110) or more | 2 |
| 8.37 (90) up to 10.23 (110) | 1.5 |
| 6.51 (70) up to 8.37 (90) | 1 |
| 4.65 (50) to 6.51 (70) | 0.5 |
| Less than 4.65 | Nil |
- 0.5 a person is classed as a child at the ages of 1 – 10 years, after the age of 10 the child becomes 1 person.
- Babies can share with their parents if under 1 and are not included for this purpose.
- Children of opposite sex can only share a bedroom up until the age of 10 years old.
- Children cannot share a bedroom with an adult apart from the biological Mother and Father.
- Siblings aged over 10 years cannot share a bedroom with another of the opposite sex who is under 10 years.
- There must be one toilet and wash hand basin for every 5 inhabitants.
- You must have a kitchen which is fully functional (e.g. stoves, oven and hot & cold running water into a sink) and can support the inhabitants of the property including the person/ persons coming into the UK.
- There must be a fixed heating system in the property (e.g. heating in every habitable room).
- The property must be kept in good order (e.g. no loose slates, no leaking gutters).
Please call one of our advisors for further advice on: 020 3633 0810