Expert reports & Scott Schedules
CPR Part 35 compliant reports prepared for the court, with a Scott Schedule setting out the findings. Evidence, reasoning and any limitations are clearly explained.
For claimant solicitors
Housing conditions expert reports for claimant solicitors
Independent evidence prepared for the court. Experienced experts, clear reports and Scott Schedules for housing conditions cases across England, including London.
Discuss a proposed appointmentEvidence for the court
Investigate the conditions. Explain the findings.
We accept instructions from solicitors acting for claimants in housing conditions matters. Our experts inspect the property, assess the evidence and provide reasoned opinions within the agreed scope, with the expert’s overriding duty to assist the court.
Inspection & specialist testing
Property inspections and, where appropriate, agreed investigations into moisture, ventilation and building defects. Joint inspections can be arranged where necessary.
Support through later stages
Expert discussions and joint statements at the appropriate stage after inspection, usually once proceedings have begun. Attendance at court to give evidence where required.
Scope, fees & written terms
Agree the appointment before work begins
We welcome enquiries about individual matters and ongoing instructions. We discuss the appropriate expert, scope, fees, payment arrangements and timetable, with written appointment terms agreed before work begins.
1. Discuss the matter
Provide the property location, proposed scope and any relevant deadlines. We consider suitability, availability and conflicts before agreeing an appointment.
2. Arrange access & inspect
Once access and the necessary arrangements are agreed, we aim to inspect promptly. Joint inspection arrangements and availability can affect the date.
3. Prepare the report
Following inspection, we focus on efficient preparation of the report and Scott Schedule within the applicable CPR, protocol and court-directed timescales.
Please flag hearing dates, existing directions and urgent requirements when enquiring so we can discuss a realistic inspection and reporting timetable.
Choose the appropriate expert
Experience your team can assess
Our team combines surveying, construction, housing repairs and local authority experience with expert witness reporting and court evidence. Review the individual experience and qualifications relevant to your matter before appointment.
Simon Redfearn
More than 25 years’ surveying experience, with claimant, defendant and single joint expert work, courtroom experience and specialist expert witness training.
Steven, Nick & Chris
Construction, property investigation and local authority housing experience across the team, alongside expert reports, Scott Schedules and court work.
View individual expert profiles and qualifications →
We cover England, including London. The most suitable expert, travel and inspection arrangements are discussed as part of the proposed appointment.
Questions from instructing solicitors
Can you accept a single matter?
Yes. We welcome individual matters as well as enquiries about ongoing instructions, subject to suitability, availability, conflict checks and agreement of appointment terms.
Can you use our existing documents and Scott Schedule?
Yes. We can work with your existing case documents and schedule. There is no requirement to transfer them into a Redfearn template before discussing an appointment.
How are fees and timings agreed?
We discuss the scope, proposed expert, investigations required, fees, payment arrangements and timetable before accepting the instruction, with written appointment terms agreed.
How quickly can you inspect and prepare the report?
Inspection dates depend on property access, availability and any joint inspection arrangements. Once these are agreed, we aim to inspect promptly. Following inspection, we prepare the report efficiently within the applicable CPR, protocol and court-directed timescales. Please flag urgent requirements at the outset.
Do you accept single joint expert appointments?
Yes. We can discuss a single joint expert appointment on behalf of both parties, including the proposed scope and relevant arrangements.
Discuss a proposed appointment
Tell our instructions team your firm’s name, the property location, proposed scope and relevant dates. We can discuss the appropriate expert, fees, terms and timetable.
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We aim to respond to initial enquiries by the next working day.