A property inventory is a detailed record of the condition and contents of a rental property at the beginning of a tenancy. It typically records walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, fixtures, fittings, furniture and appliances, supported by photographs. This creates a clear record that can be referred back to at check-out.

An independent property inventory provides landlords, letting agents and tenants with an impartial record of the property's condition. This can help avoid disagreements later and provides much stronger evidence if there is a dispute over damage, cleanliness or deposit deductions.

Coopers Inventory Services is based in Warlingham, Surrey, providing property inventory services throughout the surrounding area, including Croydon, Caterham, Oxted, Redhill, Reigate, Epsom, Purley and Sanderstead, as well as nearby locations. If your property is outside these areas, contact us to check availability.

Yes. From our base in Warlingham, we cover properties across Surrey and neighbouring South London areas, including Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead. We work with landlords, letting agents and property professionals who need reliable, independent property reports.

The inventory records the property's contents, condition and cleanliness, while the check-in takes place at the start of the tenancy and establishes the agreed starting position with the tenant. Together, they provide the baseline against which the property can later be assessed.

At check-out, the property's current condition is compared with the original inventory and check-in record. Changes in condition, cleanliness, missing items or damage can then be documented, while allowing for fair wear and tear.

Fair wear and tear is the reasonable deterioration that happens through normal everyday use of a property over time. A professional check-out report helps distinguish between normal deterioration and changes or damage that may need further consideration.

A mid-term inspection provides an overview of the property's condition during the tenancy. It can identify maintenance concerns, changes to the property and potential issues before they become more serious, while giving landlords and agents an up-to-date record of how the property is being maintained.

Yes. A detailed inventory, supported by photographs and followed by an accurate check-out report, provides evidence of the property's condition at the beginning and end of the tenancy. That makes it much easier to establish what has actually changed during the tenancy.

Yes. An inventory isn't simply a list of furniture. It can document the condition of walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, fixtures, fittings, appliances, gardens and other elements of the property, so an unfurnished rental can benefit just as much from a professional inventory.

Ideally, the inventory should be completed once the property is ready for the new tenancy and before the tenant has moved their belongings in. This allows the report to accurately record the condition and cleanliness of the property at handover.

The property should ideally be clean, tidy and ready for the new tenancy, with maintenance and cleaning completed beforehand. This allows the inventory clerk to accurately document the condition of the property and its contents.

Yes, photographic evidence is an important part of a professional inventory. Images support the written schedule of condition and provide a visual record of the property's condition at the time of inspection.