Structured room-by-room inspection
Each room and system is inspected in turn, with appropriate functional checks and relevant readings, within the agreed accessible and non-invasive scope.
Landlords, Agents & Property Professionals
Residential Plumbing Condition Reporting Across Your Properties
The same residential plumbing inspection and condition report, applied consistently across the homes you own, let, sell or manage — identifying maintenance priorities, documenting visible issues and supporting sale, letting and ownership discussions. For landlords, letting and estate agents, portfolio landlords, property managers and block managers.
Who It's For
Built Around Managed Property
- Landlords
- Letting agents
- Estate agents
- Portfolio landlords
- Property managers
- Block managers
What you get
- Consistent, comparable records for each property
- Clear shut-off information for tenants and managers
- A prioritised action plan to support maintenance decisions
- Separate room-by-room photo pack referenced to each item
- Repeat inspections across a portfolio, arranged to suit access
- Optional remedial quotations where works are required
Pilot
Start With a Scoped Pilot
Try the service across a small group of properties. Each property is priced individually at the standard rate where it qualifies for standard scope — there is no bulk discount and no ongoing commitment.
3 standard properties
£597
£199 per qualifying property, total, no VAT added.
4 standard properties
£796
£199 per qualifying property, total, no VAT added.
5 standard properties
£995
£199 per qualifying property, total, no VAT added.
Every pilot includes
- A full Residential Plumbing Inspection & Condition Report at each qualifying property
- Property Plumbing Passport set up for every property in the pilot, with authorised portal access
- One portfolio review with you, covering the findings across all pilot properties and the combined prioritised action plan
The portfolio review is part of the pilot. Any further reinspection, follow-up or maintenance visit is separate and quoted individually.
The base price covers one ordinary self-contained home within the scope listed above. Additional rooms or standalone fittings are itemised before booking. Their quoted price includes the associated inspection and reporting; the same work is not charged again as extra time. HMOs, multiple units, annexes, shared or complex systems and uncertain scope or access require individual review and a written quotation. Any additional work is agreed before it proceeds. There are no discounts and no VAT is added.
What's Included
Everything in the Standard Inspection
Understand the condition of the accessible plumbing in a home, know where to shut the water off with recorded access and operation limits, and know what needs attention next — whether you are selling, buying, living there or managing it for someone else.
Emergency shut-off pack
We identify and record the main stopcock and accessible isolation points, label the ones positively identified as safe and accessible, and give written locations and instructions. Where appropriate and authorised we demonstrate safe operation. Access, operation and labelling limitations are recorded honestly, and we never force an old, seized or deteriorated valve.
Water-wastage check
We look for dripping taps and possible continuous WC flow, take relevant accessible flow measurements and give practical, property-specific efficiency recommendations. We record what was tested, how, where, in what units and with what limits.
Prioritised action plan
Every finding is linked to its evidence and marked urgent attention, planned repair, monitor, or no action identified — each with a reason and an appropriate next step. Anything not inspected or not accessible is recorded as such, never as a pass.
Written report, without photographs
A clear written condition report you can read and share, with no photographs embedded in the document.
Separate room-by-room photo pack
Photographs supplied separately, grouped by room and referenced back to the individual items in the report.
Property Plumbing Passport and portal access
Your findings and dated history kept in one place, with authorised access to your property portal.
Scope
What We Inspect
Accessible plumbing components and water-related condition are examined and documented.
- Visible and accessible plumbing
- Accessible hot and cold pipework
- Taps and mixers
- Toilets
- Basins
- Baths
- Showers
- Accessible traps
- Accessible wastes
- Accessible isolation valves
- Internal stopcock where accessible
- Basic water pressure observations
- Basic flow observations
- Visible corrosion
- Visible leakage
- Visible water staining
- Visible historic water damage
- Accessible seals and connections
- Moisture-meter spot readings where appropriate
- Main stopcock and accessible isolation points, identified and recorded
- Dripping taps and possible continuous WC flow
- Obvious plumbing maintenance risks
Illustrative examples — not customer case studies
The Kind of Thing an Accessible Inspection Records
These are typical situations an accessible, non-invasive inspection can record. They are illustrations only. We cannot promise that any particular fault will be found, or that damage will be prevented.
A flexible tap hose weeping slowly
A slow seepage from a flexi-hose under a basin or sink unit can sit unnoticed inside a cupboard. Where it is visible and accessible, it is recorded with its evidence and a priority.
A stiff or weeping stopcock
A main stopcock that is stiff, weeping or hard to reach matters when water needs turning off quickly. We record its location and condition, and never force an old or deteriorated valve.
No local isolation to a fitting
Where an appliance or fitting has no accessible local isolation valve, an ordinary repair can mean shutting off the whole home. We note where that is the case so you can plan.
Your Report
Clear Findings — Not Just a Verbal Opinion
- Written inspection report (no photographs embedded)
- Separate room-by-room photo pack
- Emergency shut-off pack and written instructions
- Water-wastage observations and efficiency recommendations
- Property Plumbing Passport and portal access
- Areas inspected
- Concerns identified
- Prioritised action plan with next steps
- Separate repair quotation where appropriate
Priority 1 — Urgent attention
Requires prompt attention, with the reason and the next step set out.
Priority 2 — Planned repair
Should be planned in, quoted separately and authorised before any work starts.
Priority 3 — Monitor
No immediate action required, but worth keeping an eye on.
Priority 4 — No action identified
Nothing found needing attention at the time of inspection. Anything not inspected or inaccessible is recorded separately — never as a pass.
How It Works
A Simple, Practical Process
- 01
Book
Provide property details and postcode, and we confirm scope, price and a real available appointment.
- 02
Inspect
A structured, non-invasive inspection room by room, including the shut-off pack and water-wastage check.
- 03
Report
A written report without photographs, a separate room-by-room photo pack and your Property Plumbing Passport.
- 04
Decide
Work through the prioritised action plan: plan maintenance, request a separate repair quotation or seek further specialist investigation where required.
Pricing
Residential Plumbing Inspection & Condition Report
A base price for an ordinary self-contained home. Any extras are itemised in writing before you book.
£199
base price · total, no VAT added · up to 2 base hours on site
What the base price covers
- One ordinary self-contained residential home (no limit on bedrooms)
- One kitchen
- Up to two bathroom / WC rooms combined
- Up to one utility or laundry area
- Up to 2 base hours on site
- Up to 2 hours on site
- Structured room-by-room inspection of accessible plumbing components
- Emergency shut-off pack: locations, labelling and written instructions
- Water-wastage check with practical efficiency recommendations
- Prioritised action plan linked to item evidence
- Written condition report (text report, no photographs embedded)
- Separate room-by-room photo pack
- Property Plumbing Passport and portal access
The base price covers one ordinary self-contained home within the scope listed above. Additional rooms or standalone fittings are itemised before booking. Their quoted price includes the associated inspection and reporting; the same work is not charged again as extra time. HMOs, multiple units, annexes, shared or complex systems and uncertain scope or access require individual review and a written quotation. Any additional work is agreed before it proceeds. There are no discounts and no VAT is added.
Quoted Separately
Optional Extras — Never Bundled In
These are not part of the £199 inspection. Each is quoted individually and only goes ahead once you have authorised it.
Standalone leak alarms
Where suitable, we can supply, position, test and hand over standalone leak alarms. Hardware is not included in the inspection price.
Repairs and remedial works
Repairs and coordination of remedial works are quoted separately and only carried out with your written authorisation.
Follow-up or reinspection visits
Agreed follow-up, reinspection or maintenance visits are arranged and quoted individually.
No alarm hardware, repair work, unlimited support, subscription, monitoring, 24/7 emergency response or return visit is included in the £199 inspection, and nothing is enrolled onto a recurring charge. Montgomery & Sons remains your point of contact throughout, and any separately charged work is confirmed in a Montgomery & Sons quotation before it begins.
Before We Book
What We Confirm With You First
Because a report about someone's home may be read by more than one person, we settle these points in writing before the visit.
- Who is commissioning the inspection and who we are contracting with
- That whoever grants access has the owner's or agent's authority for us to attend and inspect
- What the report will be used for and who it is intended to be shared with
- The sharing and reliance arrangements, agreed in writing before the visit
- The property details, so scope and any itemised extras are settled before booking
The Property Plumbing Passport belongs to the commissioning client. It is not automatically transferred to a buyer, agent or third party — any sharing is arranged and agreed separately.
Scope & Limitations
What This Inspection Is — And What It Is Not
The Residential Plumbing Inspection & Condition Report is a visual, non-invasive plumbing condition inspection of a home.
It is not:
- — A full building survey
- — A RICS survey
- — A structural survey
- — A property valuation
- — A statutory certificate of any kind
- — A gas-safety inspection
- — An electrical inspection
- — An asbestos inspection
- — A drainage CCTV survey
- — A Legionella risk assessment
- — An invasive inspection
- — A specialist trace-and-access leak detection service
- — A guarantee against concealed faults, defects or leaks
- — An assurance of any sale, purchase or letting outcome
Only accessible areas and components can be inspected.
Furniture, finishes, walls, floors, ceilings and fixed structures will not normally be removed or disturbed during the standard inspection.
Pressure, flow and moisture observations are supporting observations only and are not proof that a concealed defect does or does not exist. Thermal imaging is not part of the standard service.
Further specialist investigation may be recommended where findings suggest it is appropriate.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the £199 cover?
It is the base price for an ordinary home within our base scope: the structured room-by-room inspection, the emergency shut-off pack, the water-wastage check, a prioritised action plan linked to the evidence, a written condition report without photographs, a separate room-by-room photo pack, and your Property Plumbing Passport with portal access. No VAT is added on top and there are no discounts.
Which homes are covered by the base price?
One ordinary self-contained home with one kitchen, up to two bathroom or WC rooms combined, up to one utility or laundry area and up to two base hours on site. There is no limit on bedrooms. Additional rooms or standalone fittings are itemised before booking; their quoted price includes the associated inspection and reporting and is not charged again as extra time. HMOs, multiple units, annexes, shared or complex systems and uncertain scope or access require individual review and a written quotation.
Is this useful when selling as well as buying?
Yes. Sellers use it before going to market or while a sale progresses, buyers use it before committing, and homeowners, landlords, agents and property managers use it for ongoing ownership and maintenance. It is not a rental-only or between-tenancies-only service. It does not guarantee or assure any sale outcome.
Who is the report for, and can it be shared?
Before booking we confirm who is commissioning the inspection, that access is authorised by the owner or their agent, what the report is for and who it is intended to be shared with. Sharing and reliance are agreed in writing. The Property Plumbing Passport belongs to the commissioning client and is not automatically transferred to a buyer or agent.
What happens if a stopcock or valve is hidden or seized?
We record exactly that. We never force an old, seized or deteriorated valve, and we do not label a control we cannot positively identify as safe and accessible. Anything inaccessible is reported as not inspected, with a recommended next step — it is never recorded as a pass.
Why is the written report photo-free?
The written report is designed to be read and shared quickly. Photographs are supplied in a separate pack grouped by room, with references back to the individual items in the report, so the evidence stays linked without making the report unwieldy.
What is the Property Plumbing Passport for?
It keeps the inspection findings, shut-off information and dated history for the home in one place, with authorised access through the portal. It belongs to the commissioning client and is not automatically passed to a buyer, agent or anyone else — sharing is arranged separately.
Can you carry out the repairs you identify?
Repairs and remedial works are quoted separately and only start once you have authorised them in writing. Larger, invasive or specialist works may be carried out by vetted trade partners, with Montgomery & Sons remaining your point of contact.
Do you use thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is not part of the standard inspection. We take targeted moisture observations where they are appropriate to the equipment we carry and our competence, and we never diagnose a cause from a reading alone.
What are the limits of an accessible inspection?
This is a visual, non-invasive inspection of accessible plumbing. Concealed pipework, and anything behind furniture, finishes, walls, floors, ceilings or fixed structures, is not inspected. It cannot identify every fault or leak. It is not a full building survey, a structural or RICS survey, a valuation, a statutory certificate, a guarantee against concealed defects or any assurance about a sale outcome. Further specialist investigation may be recommended where findings suggest it.
Coverage
Where We Inspect
Property plumbing inspections cover all of Greater London — including every London borough and the City of London — plus Cobham and the surrounding KT11 area.
Example locations (not a limit on coverage):
- City of London
- Kensington & Chelsea
- Camden
- Wandsworth
- Richmond upon Thames
- Cobham (KT11)
Also, for example: Islington, Hackney, Greenwich, Ealing, Croydon, Barnet, Kingston upon Thames, Bromley — and every other London borough.
Please provide your property postcode with your enquiry so we can confirm availability and appointment times.
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Tell us how many properties are involved and we will confirm scope, scheduling and pricing.
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Practical findings, photographic evidence and prioritised recommendations — so you can plan with confidence.