Inventory check-out reports for London tenancies, prepared independently to AIIC standards. Click Inventories carries out professional check-out inspections at the end of every tenancy — full comparison to the original check-in, photographic evidence of damage and wear, final meter readings, all delivered within 72 hours.
Why a professional inventory check-out report matters
A professional inventory check-out report is the document that decides deposit outcomes. At the end of the tenancy our clerk inspects the property room by room, compares its condition directly against the original check-in, and records every change with photographic evidence and final meter readings. That impartial, time-stamped comparison protects landlords against disputed deductions and gives tenants a fair account of genuine damage and wear.
Reports are prepared to AIIC standards by clerks trained to record what matters: the condition of paint and flooring, the state of fixtures and appliances, cleanliness, and the line between fair wear and tear and actual damage. Because the record is independent, it carries far more weight at deposit adjudication than landlord-only documentation.
Save 50% on your check-in when booked with a check-out
Book a check-out report with Click Inventories and you can add the follow-up check-in report for your next tenancy at 50% off the standard price, as long as both are booked together. It is the most cost-effective way to cover both ends of the tenancy with consistent, comparable reporting, and it works in reverse too: book a check-in first and your subsequent check-out is half price.
What it costs
Prices start at £115 inc VAT and are listed in full above by property size. Furnished properties are charged an additional £10, and extra rooms such as en-suite bathrooms or garages are £10 per room. Every report is delivered within 72 hours of the appointment.
Looking for a check-in report? View our inventory and check-in report service for London properties.
What’s included in an inventory check-out report
An inventory check-out report from Click Inventories documents the property’s exact condition at the end of a tenancy and compares it directly against the original check-in. Each inventory check-out report includes:
- Room-by-room comparison against the original check-in report
- Detailed schedule of any damage, wear, or missing items
- Cleanliness assessment with photographic evidence
- Final meter readings (gas, electric, water)
- Key collection record and handover documentation
Why a professional inventory check-out matters for deposit disputes
Most deposit disputes hinge on a single question: can the landlord evidence that the property has been left in a worse condition than at move-in? An independent inventory check-out report is the document that answers it.
Without one, deposit scheme adjudicators — TDS, DPS, and mydeposits — routinely rule in the tenant’s favour because the landlord cannot evidence the deductions claimed. With one, the check-out provides a clear, time-stamped comparison from start to end of tenancy, and serves as the foundation for any cleaning, repair, or replacement charges. For the formal route to raising a deposit dispute, see the government’s tenancy deposit dispute guidance.
Inventory check-out FAQs
What happens during an inventory check-out?
A clerk attends the property after the tenant has vacated, walks every room with the original check-in report in hand, photographs any changes, and produces a comparative inventory check-out report listing damage, wear, missing items, and the cleanliness state. Final meter readings are taken and the keys are collected.
How does the inventory check-out help with deposit disputes?
The check-out serves as impartial, time-stamped evidence at deposit adjudication. Without an independent inventory check-out, deposit schemes typically discount landlord claims because the only available evidence comes from the landlord themselves. With one, adjudicators have a clear comparison between move-in and move-out condition to support reasonable deductions.
What if there’s a dispute over the inventory check-out findings?
Click Inventories produces every check-out report to AIIC standards, with photographic evidence supporting each observation. If the tenant disputes a finding, the report’s photographs and detailed notes are submitted to the deposit scheme alongside the original check-in for adjudication. Independent inventory check-out reports carry significantly more weight than landlord-only documentation.
