DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Spelthorne
Spelthorne lies along the Thames next to Heathrow, made up of Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Stanwell. Most homes are inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with riverside houses and bungalows, and Staines town centre has seen many new apartment blocks and office conversions. Private renting rose sharply between 2011 and 2021, and the growth of shared houses near the airport led to planning controls on HMOs in three wards. Much of the borough is at risk of Thames flooding.
Homes sold in Spelthorne in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 260 | £526,336 |
| Flat or maisonette | 234 | £266,977 |
| Terraced | 198 | £446,462 |
| Detached | 144 | £700,740 |
| Other | 25 | £1,941,700 |
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 Spelthorne check-in
- Riverside homes in Staines, Laleham, Shepperton and Sunbury: check ground floors, skirting boards, garages and gardens for signs of past flooding, and note any flood barriers provided.
- New and converted apartment blocks in Staines: note fob, key and parking permit counts, the post box and bin store, and photograph windows and ventilation.
- Shared houses near Heathrow in Stanwell and Ashford: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen, and check the HMO licence for five or more sharers.
- Homes under the flight path: record the windows and any secondary glazing or acoustic insulation provided.
- Post-war semis and bungalows: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and driveways, which tenants are often expected to keep up.
Do it yourself in Spelthorne
- 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 Spelthorne
Staines-upon-ThamesAshfordSunbury-on-ThamesSheppertonStanwellStanwell MoorLalehamUpper Halliford
Inventories in Spelthorne: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Spelthorne?
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 Spelthorne?
£1,637 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 1.4% 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 Spelthorne postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Spelthorne?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only where five or more people form two or more households (the national mandatory scheme). Since April 2024 licences run for one, three or five years depending on risk. HMOs for seven or more people need planning permission, and an Article 4 Direction has covered three wards since 29 August 2025. Fees: £2,225 for a new or renewed HMO licence, with discounts for accredited landlords and association members Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Spelthorne?
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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