DIY InventoryLooking for an inventory clerk?
Do the check-in, check-out or inspection yourself on your phone instead, for £30 a report, or send your tenant a link to do it. Same thorough report, ready the moment it’s signed.
Inventory clerk or DIY Inventory?
| Inventory clerk | DIY Inventory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes | £30 a report, any size |
| When | When a clerk is free to visit | Whenever you have the keys, today |
| Report ready | Usually days later | The moment it’s signed |
| Photos | Taken by the clerk | Every item, date and time stamped, at least 8 per room |
| Check-out | Another visit and fee | Starts from the check-in and shows what changed, photos side by side |
| Signed by | Usually just the clerk | Both sides, the tenant from a link |
How it works
- Open the app on your phone and enter the address. Each room gets its own photo checklist.
- The camera steps through every item, stamps the date and time on each photo, and AI suggests the condition.
- Read the meters, list the keys, test the alarms.
- Sign, and the PDF report is ready. Send the tenant a link to check and sign it too.
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Questions
What does an inventory clerk do?
An inventory clerk visits the property and records its condition and contents room by room, with photos, at check-in, at check-out and sometimes during the tenancy. They then write it up as a report for the landlord or agent.
How much does an inventory clerk cost?
Clerks usually charge for each visit, with the price going up with the size of the property and whether it is furnished, so a check-in and a check-out for a family home can cost a few hundred pounds together. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size of the property.
Do I need an inventory clerk, or can I do the inventory myself?
There is no rule that it must be done by a clerk. A landlord, agent or tenant can do it, as long as it is thorough, photographed, dated and signed by both sides, which is what the app is built for.
Is a DIY inventory accepted for deposit disputes?
Deposit schemes look at the evidence: a detailed, signed check-in report with clear, dated photos, compared with the check-out. A DIY report made with the app gives you exactly that. General information, not legal advice.
Can my tenant do the check-in for me?
Yes. Send them a link and they do the check-in on their phone; you get the finished report, and each side can check and sign it.
I still want an inventory clerk near me. Can you help?
We don’t send clerks. If you would rather not do it yourself, the app lets you send the tenant or a contractor a link to do it for you, and you still get a full report.
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