Enterprise · For Housing Providers

Inspection and reporting software for housing providers

Capture evidence, standardise housing inspections, document damp and mould, manage repairs observations, verify completed works and maintain audit-ready records across homes, residents, contractors and teams.

Built for housing associations, registered providers, local authority housing teams, ALMOs, supported housing, senior living, sheltered accommodation, temporary accommodation and other residential housing providers.

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Report Inspect Evidence Action Works Verify
Damp & Mould Inspection — 42 Heath House
Resident-reported Logged 2 Mar · Inspected 4 Mar
3 photos · 10:24
Bedroom — window reveal Severe
Ventilation Action
Resident vulnerability noted Flagged
Action assigned · damp & mould team · follow-up in 7 days
Damp & mould inspections
HHSRS-style assessments
Post-works verification
Audit-ready evidence

Built for housing teams that need clear evidence, consistent inspections and stronger visibility across resident-facing property workflows.

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Who it's for

Built for residential housing teams

From large registered providers to supported and temporary accommodation teams — configured to how your service operates.

Housing Associations
Registered Providers
Local Authority Housing Teams
ALMOs
Supported Housing
Senior Living
Sheltered Accommodation
Temporary Accommodation
Community & Charitable Housing
Repairs & Maintenance Teams
Housing workflows

Built for housing inspection and repairs workflows

InventoryBase can be configured around the inspection, evidence and reporting workflows used by housing associations and social housing teams.

Damp & Mould Inspections

Capture photos, severity notes, room conditions, resident comments, ventilation observations and follow-up actions.

Awaab's Law Response Workflows

Support structured evidence capture, timestamps, written findings, actions and inspection history for hazard response processes.

HHSRS-Style Assessments

Configurable templates for housing health and safety observations, hazard categories, ratings and recommendations.

Repairs Inspections

Document repair issues, photos, access notes, contractor requirements and priority levels.

Schedule of Rates

Link observations to Schedule of Rates items, standard repair codes, cost categories or contractor instructions.

Post-Works Inspections

Verify completed works with photos, sign-off notes, resident feedback and follow-up actions.

Voids & Lettable Standard

Record property condition, outstanding works and readiness before re-letting.

Disrepair & Complaint Evidence

Maintain structured records, report history and communication evidence connected to properties and residents.

The challenge

Housing inspections need evidence, consistency and follow-through

Housing teams are under pressure to respond quickly, document clearly, coordinate contractors and keep residents informed. When inspection notes, photos, repair instructions and resident communication are spread across disconnected systems, it becomes harder to prove what happened, when it happened and what action followed. InventoryBase helps housing providers connect inspection evidence, repairs observations, follow-up actions and resident-facing records in one structured workflow.

Evidence is scattered

Photos, notes, emails and contractor updates can become separated from the property record.

Damp and mould needs urgency

Teams need consistent ways to record reports, inspections, findings, actions and follow-up.

Repairs can lose context

Contractors need clear instructions, but post-works evidence also needs to return to the housing record.

Reporting varies by team

Neighbourhood, repairs, compliance and contractor teams may all record issues differently.

Residents need clearer communication

Residents need updates, written findings and evidence of what has been recorded.

Managers need visibility

Housing managers need to see outstanding inspections, overdue actions, follow-ups and performance.

Why housing teams choose us

A clearer way to manage housing inspections and evidence

Capture evidence consistently

Record photos, notes, signatures, timestamps, resident comments and report history.

Standardise inspection workflows

Use templates for damp and mould, HHSRS-style checks, repairs, voids and post-works inspections.

Support timely response processes

Track findings, actions, priorities, due dates and follow-up activity.

Improve contractor accountability

Connect repair observations, Schedule of Rates items and post-works verification.

Keep residents informed

Share findings, reports and updates through controlled communication workflows.

Maintain audit-ready records

Keep evidence, activity history and report outputs connected to the property record.

Damp, mould & Awaab's Law

Support damp, mould and Awaab's Law response processes

Use structured templates to capture reports of damp and mould, document inspection findings, record actions, track timings and maintain clearer evidence for resident-facing workflows.

Awaab's Law has increased expectations for social landlords to respond quickly and document action around hazards such as damp and mould. InventoryBase supports evidence capture, response workflows and audit-ready records.

Resident report
Inspection booked
Findings recorded
Action assigned
Written update
Works completed
Post-works verification
Record retained

Damp and Mould Templates

Create guided inspection templates for damp, condensation, mould, ventilation and related conditions.

Resident Report Record

Capture the reported issue, location, resident comments and date/time of notification.

Inspection Findings

Record observations, severity, affected rooms, contributing factors and supporting photos.

Timed Actions

Track investigation, follow-up, remedial work and written finding milestones.

Vulnerability Notes

Record relevant household or resident context where appropriate and permissioned.

Follow-Up Inspections

Schedule rechecks and post-remediation verification.

Written Findings

Generate clear report outputs that can support resident communication.

Evidence History

Maintain an inspection and action trail for the property.

InventoryBase helps housing teams structure evidence, reporting and follow-up workflows. It does not replace legal advice, professional judgement or statutory decision-making.

HHSRS-style inspections

Create structured HHSRS-style housing condition reports

Configure templates to support housing health and safety observations, hazard categories, property condition notes, photos, recommendations and follow-up actions.

Hazard Categories

Create configurable fields for hazard types and observations.

Room and Area Checks

Assess internal rooms, external areas, communal spaces and shared facilities.

Risk Observations

Capture severity, likelihood, priority or category fields where required.

Supporting Evidence

Attach photos, notes, comments and signatures to findings.

Recommendations

Record next steps, remedial actions or escalation notes.

Report Outputs

Create clear reports for internal teams, contractors, residents or stakeholders.

Repairs & Schedule of Rates

Connect inspection findings to repairs and Schedule of Rates

Turn observations into actionable repair requirements by linking findings to Schedule of Rates items, standard codes, contractor instructions and estimated costs where available.

Repair action builder
OBSERVATION
Black mould visible around bedroom window reveal
LINKED SOR ITEM
Treat mould · redecorate affected area · ventilation check
PRIORITY
Urgent
ASSIGNED TO
Damp & mould team
3 photos attached · location pinned

Schedule of Rates Items

Select or reference standard repair items from approved rate schedules.

Repair Codes

Attach codes, categories or work types to inspection findings.

Contractor Instructions

Create clear work descriptions supported by photos and location details.

Cost Visibility

Use standard rates or estimated values where configured.

Contractor Allocation

Assign work to internal teams, contractors or approved providers.

Repair History

Keep inspection findings and repair activity connected to the property record.

Before
After
Works verified · resident acknowledged 18 Mar
Post-works verification

Verify completed works with clear evidence

Use post-works inspections to confirm whether repairs have been completed, record resident feedback, capture photos and maintain a clear record of follow-up activity.

Before and After Photos

Compare original issue evidence with completed works.

Completion Checks

Confirm whether works meet expected standards.

Resident Feedback

Record resident comments or acknowledgement where appropriate.

Contractor Sign-Off

Capture contractor notes or completion evidence.

Outstanding Issues

Record defects, incomplete work or further actions.

Verification History

Maintain a post-works record connected to the original inspection.

Voids & tenancy

Support voids, lettable standards and tenancy condition records

Housing teams can use InventoryBase to record property condition before re-letting, during occupancy and after works.

Void Inspections

Record condition, required works and readiness status.

Lettable Standard Checks

Use templates to confirm property readiness before occupation.

Move-In Records

Capture property condition, keys, meters and resident acknowledgement.

Tenancy Visits

Record property condition, vulnerabilities, support needs and maintenance observations where appropriate.

Move-Out Checks

Document condition changes, damage, repairs and re-let requirements.

Communal Area Checks

Inspect shared spaces, blocks, entrances and external areas.

Wider use cases

Supporting more than compliance inspections

Beyond damp, mould and HHSRS-style workflows, housing teams use InventoryBase across the full range of residential condition and resident-facing records.

Room and unit condition checks Communal area inspections Supported accommodation inspections Senior living property checks Temporary accommodation condition records Move-in / move-out records Safeguarding-adjacent observations where appropriate
Resident communication

Keep residents and stakeholders informed

Share findings, reports and updates through controlled workflows that keep communication connected to the inspection record.

Resident-facing reports Secure portals Written findings Digital acknowledgements Comments and feedback Recipient tracking Email notifications PDF exports Report history
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9:41
Damp & Mould
Bedroom · 42 Heath House
3 photos
SEVERITY
Low Med Severe
Action required
Mobile evidence capture

Capture evidence at the property

Use the mobile app to record photos, notes, inspection findings, signatures and follow-up requirements while teams are on-site.

Offline inspections
Photo capture
Voice-to-text notes
Room and area templates
Assessment checklists
Timestamped evidence
Resident comments
Signature capture
Live syncing
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Templates & prioritisation

Standardise inspections across housing teams

Use configurable templates, dictionaries and priority fields to create consistent inspection records across repairs, compliance, neighbourhood, voids and contractor teams.

Damp and mould templates HHSRS-style templates Voids templates Post-works templates Schedule of Rates categories Priority fields Reusable wording Dictionaries Resident communication templates Team-specific templates
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Actions & escalation

Turn findings into follow-up actions

Record actions, assign responsibility and track what happens after an inspection.

Action Tracking

Create actions from inspection findings.

Priority Levels

Mark urgent, routine or planned follow-up.

Due Dates

Track time-sensitive inspection and repair workflows.

Assigned Owners

Assign actions to teams, contractors or providers.

Escalation Notes

Record where issues need further review or management attention.

Follow-Up History

Keep inspection, action and verification records connected.

BaseAI

Reduce repetitive inspection reporting with BaseAI

BaseAI helps turn photos, notes and inspection details into structured report content, summaries and professional wording ready for review.

BaseAI assists with report preparation. Housing professionals remain responsible for reviewing findings, interpreting risk and deciding next steps.

AI Photo Analysis

Generate draft condition descriptions from inspection photos.

Smart Fill

Complete report fields using inspection context.

Executive Summaries

Create concise summaries for managers, residents or stakeholders.

Smart Rewrites

Turn rough notes into clearer professional wording.

Consistency Across Teams

Help maintain a consistent reporting style across teams and contractors.

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Analytics & exports

See inspection activity, actions and evidence across your housing stock

Give housing managers visibility across inspections, report types, priorities, outstanding actions and completed works.

86
Damp & mould
142
Open actions
37
Post-works pending
61
Verified this wk

Inspection Volume

Track inspections by type, team, area or time period.

Damp and Mould Activity

Monitor damp and mould inspections, follow-ups and outcomes.

Outstanding Actions

See open repairs, post-works checks and escalations.

Contractor Performance

Review completion evidence and follow-up requirements.

Exportable Records

Export reports and inspection records for management review.

Financial / SOR Reporting

Export cost-related records where Schedule of Rates or repair values are configured.

Integrations

Connect inspection records to your housing systems

InventoryBase can support connected workflows through integrations, Zapier and approved API access, helping inspection evidence and reporting data move between systems.

Zapier
API access
Xero
QuickBooks
ClearBooks
Property & housing systems
Sync property records Trigger inspection workflows Export report data Connect repair & contractor workflows Support asset management data Link evidence to case or complaint records
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Security & governance

Control access across teams, contractors and regions

Housing providers need reliable permissions, controlled access and clear audit history across sensitive resident and property records.

Role-Based Permissions

Control who can view, edit, review and deliver reports.

Team and Region Access

Separate access by area, team, contractor or function.

Contractor Access

Give providers access to relevant jobs without exposing unnecessary data.

Report History

Maintain a record of report activity and changes.

Audit Trails

Keep evidence, timestamps, signatures and recipient activity connected.

Enterprise Onboarding

Support larger rollouts with configuration, training and account management.

Built to scale

Built for housing teams managing thousands of homes

Start with structured inspection workflows, then add scheduling, BaseAI, contractor workflows, post-works verification, integrations and analytics as your housing operation grows.

Local Housing Team

Manage inspections, resident reports and follow-up actions in one place.

Regional Housing Provider

Standardise workflows across teams, contractors and neighbourhoods.

Large Registered Provider

Coordinate inspection standards, evidence, actions and reporting across thousands of homes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. InventoryBase can support housing associations and social housing teams with structured inspections, evidence capture, reports, actions, resident communication and post-works verification.

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Book a demo to see how InventoryBase helps housing providers capture evidence, standardise inspections, document repairs and maintain audit-ready records across homes, residents, contractors and teams.

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