For Busy HHSRS Inspectors. Save Time & STOP writing up your HHSRS reports manually! Why not try using mobile inspection software that works on all tablets, phones and web browsers.
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If it takes one hour to do an HHSRS site inspection, it will probably take you three hours to write up your final HHSRS inspection report if you do it by hand.
With PocketSurvey HHSRS, you eliminate tiring and repetitive report writing and save yourself three hours of effort!
Beats The Competition!. PocketSurvey HHSRS is easier to use than RHE Global, The Housing App, VeriSmart HHSRS App, MRI Asset Management HHSRS Module, The HS Manager, Rocktime Verso and may other HHSRS Inspection Apps
The Time Drain of HHSRS Inspection Reports. HHSRS Inspections are crucial for maintaining safety standards in buildings, but the process of creating comprehensive reports can often become a time-consuming process. Several challenges contribute to this issue, each demanding careful attention and innovative solutions.
Data Collection Complexity. One of the primary challenges faced by HHSRS Inspectors is the complexity of data collection during site surveys. From documenting HHSRS conditions to noting potential hazards, gathering accurate and detailed information can be a time-intensive task.
Manual Report Writing. After completing the site survey, inspectors often find themselves grappling with the manual process of report writing. Translating handwritten notes into coherent and professional reports requires significant time and effort, leading to delays in the overall inspection process.
Utilizing Mobile Software. By addressing these challenges with innovative digital solutions, HHSRS Inspectors can optimize their workflow, minimize time spent on report creation, and ultimately contribute to improved safety standards in buildings.
Adopting Reporting Software. Investing in reporting software tailored to HHSRS Inspections can revolutionize the way reports are generated. These specialised platforms offer features such as automated report generation, standardized formatting, and integration with inspection data, enabling inspectors to produce professional reports efficiently.
This user friendly mobile HHSRS Inspection software streamlines data collection and automates report generation, saving inspectors valuable time.
Standardised menus provided by the HHSRS software enables inspectors to efficiently structure and format reports, reducing the time spent on manual formatting tasks.
This HHSRS software produces polished and professional reports, enhancing the presentation of inspection findings to your clients.
Customise Easily. You can customise the app with your custom menu & checklist options, wording and caveats with the in-built App Designer and Template editor.
Jobs Tracking. The apps have nifty features to track your surveying jobs' progress with colour-coded statuses.
Client Database. You can easily see which jobs and reports are allocated using the in-built clients' database.
Calendar. Users can see their job schedule using the calendar and start surveying the building directly from the calendar.
Photos & Floorplans. You can take photos directly on your mobile device or pick images from your gallery and then annotate them if you need to.
Maps & Navigation. Finding the location of a building is easy with the in-built maps feature, allowing you to navigate to the building quickly.
Search & Filter. You can search and filter records using free format search or structured filters.
Import & Export. You can easily import data from Excel spreadsheets and export management systems to other asset management systems.
Step 1: Learn
Watch the HHSRS
Webinar to learn about the great features of the HHSRS Inspection app. You will be
able to view the webinar more or less immediately.
Step 2: Apply
Towards the end of the short (20 minutes) on demand webinar you'll be able to get your first months subscription
at a
vastly reduced price (£25) by filling in a simple form here.
Step 3: Start Inspecting!
Once we receive your application we will send you an invoice and access instructions once the
invoice is paid. You can then carry out your HHSRS Inspections using the app.
There is no obligation to continue your subscription after your first month. Full support and training is included.
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After your first discounted month, the ongoing monthly subscription cost is £125 + VAT per month, per user.
After your first month, there is no obligation to continue with a subscription, and we will not bill you until you ask us to.
All support and training is included, and there are discounts for multiple users.You can view the scheme of discounts on the pricing page.
HHSRS software digitises the entire assessment process—helping surveyors log hazards, take photos, and auto-score risks directly from a mobile device. It streamlines reporting, ensures consistency, and improves compliance with UK housing regulations. Perfect for local authorities, housing associations, and private landlords.
An HHSRS survey is a formal inspection using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System to identify potential risks in a residential property. It assesses 29 health and safety hazards such as damp, mould, fire, and structural. Local councils or qualified surveyors use this survey to determine whether a property is safe or requires urgent repairs.
A Category 1 hazard is the most serious classification under the HHSRS. It refers to risks that pose an immediate threat to health or safety, such as dangerous levels of dampness, exposed wiring, or fire risk. If a Category 1 hazard is found, the local authority is legally required to take enforcement action against the landlord or property owner.
A Category 2 hazard is less severe than Category 1 but potentially risks occupants' health or safety. Local councils can act on Category 2 hazards, but enforcement is not mandatory. Common examples include poor lighting, low-level mould, or minor fall risks.
Trained environmental health officers typically carry out HHSRS inspections from the local authority. However, private landlords, housing associations, and property managers may commission independent HHSRS surveys from qualified housing professionals to proactively identify risks and stay compliant with UK housing laws.
A property fails an HHSRS inspection if it contains one or more Category 1 hazards. In that case, the local council may issue a notice requiring the landlord to make repairs. Signs that your property may fail include visible dampness and mould, broken heating systems, unsafe staircases, or a lack of ventilation.
The Decent Homes Standard requires social housing to be in a reasonable state of repair, have modern facilities, and provide a healthy living environment. The HHSRS supports this by providing a risk-based framework to identify specific hazards. Homes with Category 1 hazards automatically fail the Decent Homes Standard.
Yes, tenants can request an HHSRS inspection from their local council if they believe their home is unsafe. The commission is obligated to inspect and act if serious hazards are found. This empowers tenants to hold landlords accountable and ensures their legal right to a safe living environment.
The following enforcement actions can be taken under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS):
PocketSurvey HHSRS App is a modern 'mobile-first' HHSRS software, and it certainly vastly improves on pen & paper and the use of checklists or a basic HHSRS template.
PocketSurvey automates data collection, saving hours of manual input compared to filling in static templates. Generate complete reports instantly onsite.
With smart validations and built-in scoring, software significantly reduces human error—something that's common with manual templates.
The software includes all 29 HHSRS hazards with ready-to-use scoring systems, definitions, and assessment criteria. No need to cross-reference multiple documents.
Easily capture and embed photographic evidence directly into your reports—something templates can't do without extra time-consuming steps.
Generate polished, ready-to-send reports with branding and formatting, far superior to basic templates that require manual formatting.
All your assessments are securely stored in the cloud, backed up, and accessible anytime—unlike fragile spreadsheets or Word documents.
Stay compliant with current housing standards and updates. PocketSurvey is regularly updated to reflect changes in HHSRS guidelines.
Use PocketSurvey on mobile, tablet, or desktop—whether in the office or onsite. Templates lack this flexibility.
While templates are free, the time you save with PocketSurvey adds up quickly—making it a smart investment for any professional or housing provider.
Whether you're doing one assessment or hundreds, the software scales with you, eliminating the limitations of static templates.
Conclusion. A basic template may work once or twice, but for accurate, efficient, and scalable HHSRS assessments, PocketSurvey is the clear winner.
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