DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Somerset
Somerset is a large rural county whose main towns are Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Frome. Older homes include stone cottages and terraces in the Mendips and south Somerset, Victorian terraces in the towns and seaside villas in Burnham-on-Sea and Minehead, with large new-build estates around Taunton and Bridgwater. The construction of Hinkley Point C has added demand for rooms and shared houses around Bridgwater. Much of the countryside is off the gas grid, and parts of the Somerset Levels flood.
Homes sold in Somerset in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,801 | £466,522 |
| Terraced | 1,778 | £245,904 |
| Semi-detached | 1,729 | £287,666 |
| Flat or maisonette | 644 | £147,786 |
| Other | 268 | £672,085 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Somerset check-in
- Homes on or near the Somerset Levels: check ground floors, skirting boards, outbuildings and gardens for signs of past flooding.
- Stone cottages in the Mendips, Frome and south Somerset: photograph walls inside for damp, chimney breasts, beams and the condition of any wood burner.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- Shared houses and rooms let to Hinkley Point workers around Bridgwater: photograph each room's lock, fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen.
- Seaside homes in Burnham-on-Sea and Minehead: check window frames, outside paint and metal fittings for salt and wind damage.
Do it yourself in Somerset
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Somerset
TauntonYeovilBridgwaterFromeWellsGlastonbury and StreetBurnham-on-SeaMineheadChardShepton Mallet
Inventories in Somerset: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Somerset?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Somerset?
£1,016 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 6.2% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Somerset postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Somerset?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs let to five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence, run by the council's Private Sector Housing and Enforcement Service across Somerset. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Somerset?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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