Inventory clerk fees in London depend on three things: the size of the property, the level of furnishing, and which service is being booked. Click Inventories publishes its inventory clerk fees up front, with no hidden charges, no late surprises at invoicing, and a guaranteed price for the property and service you’ve selected at booking. All work is delivered by AIIC-accredited clerks with reports turned around inside 72 hours.
How much does an inventory clerk cost in London?
For most London tenancies, professional inventory clerk fees fall between £90 and £250 per inspection. The lowest fees apply to mid-term inspections on smaller properties; the highest apply to comprehensive check-in reports on furnished four- and five-bedroom houses. Standalone inventory and condition reports for tenancies that started without a check-in sit between £120 and £230 depending on property size.
The single biggest factor is which service is being booked. A mid-term inspection is the lightest-touch service and the most affordable. A full check-in report is the most detailed — every fixture, fitting, contents item, and meter reading documented and signed off — and is priced accordingly. A check-out report sits just below the check-in price because it builds on the existing baseline rather than creating one from scratch.
What’s included in our inventory clerk fees
Every inventory clerk fee from Click Inventories includes the full scope of work for the service booked. Nothing is sold as an optional add-on at invoicing. For an inventory check-in, that means:
- Detailed room-by-room schedule of condition for every room in the property
- Photographic evidence — typically 100 to 300 images depending on property size
- Catalogue of furnishings, appliances, and contents for furnished and part-furnished lets
- Gas, electric, and water meter readings recorded and dated
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm tests confirmed and documented
- Tenant present at the inspection wherever practical, with signed acknowledgement
- Signed, time-stamped report delivered within 72 hours of the inspection
The same scope applies to check-out and condition reports, with the comparative element added on check-outs. Mid-term inspections include a focused condition walk-through, photographs of any changes since the check-in, and a written summary of any maintenance or tenancy issues observed.
Inventory clerk fees by property size
The table below shows our standard inventory clerk fees by property size and service type. All fees are inclusive of VAT and cover the full scope described above. Furnished properties carry a £10 furnishing supplement per service.
| Property size | Check-In | Check-Out | Condition Report | Mid-Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £125 | £115 | £120 | £90 |
| 1 Bedroom | £140 | £130 | £135 | £100 |
| 2 Bedroom | £160 | £150 | £155 | £115 |
| 3 Bedroom | £185 | £175 | £180 | £130 |
| 4 Bedroom | £210 | £200 | £205 | £150 |
| 5 Bedroom | £235 | £225 | £230 | £170 |
For houses (as distinct from flats) the fee rises by 15% from the three-bedroom price upwards — houses typically have more outdoor space, garages, sheds, and additional rooms that take longer to document. Extra rooms beyond the standard configuration (separate utility rooms, conservatories, finished lofts) add £10 per additional room.
Surcharges apply for non-standard appointments. Sunday and bank holiday bookings carry a £50 premium. Peak-time morning slots between 9:00 and 10:00 carry a £50 premium when demand is high. Inspections outside the standard London postcode area (EC, WC, E, N, NW, SE, SW, W) carry a £25 travel supplement. All surcharges are disclosed at booking, never added at invoicing.
Our pricing position: quality with market-leading bundles
Click Inventories isn’t positioned as a budget alternative. Our standalone inventory clerk fees sit at the upper end of the London market — on individual services in isolation, a solo operator may quote less for a one-off check-in or check-out. What we offer instead is AIIC-accredited work, indemnity-insured reports, and 72-hour delivery as standard, paired with bundle pricing that beats individual-service pricing across a full tenancy.
Landlords rarely book a single inspection in isolation. A tenancy needs a check-in at start, a check-out at end, and often a condition or mid-term inspection in between — these aren’t optional extras, they’re the documentation that keeps deposit disputes winnable. Our bundle structure — 50% off the check-in when paired with a check-out, plus consistent pricing across the rest of the lifecycle — means the total spend across a tenancy comes in lower than commissioning budget services separately, while the quality of the documentation is materially higher.
Cheap inventory reports tend to fail at adjudication because non-accredited clerks don’t follow the methodology that scheme adjudicators recognise. Paying less up front to lose a £1,500 deposit dispute later isn’t economy — it’s false economy. Our pricing reflects work that holds up when it actually matters.
Save on inventory clerk fees with bundle pricing
Most landlords book inventory clerks at two points in a tenancy — check-in at move-in, check-out at move-out. Booking both with Click Inventories at the same time attracts a 50% saving on the check-in fee.
The check-in + check-out bundle
50% off the check-in fee when booked together
- Studio: £240 separately → £177 bundled (save £63)
- 1 Bedroom: £270 separately → £200 bundled (save £70)
- 2 Bedroom: £310 separately → £230 bundled (save £80)
- 3 Bedroom: £360 separately → £267 bundled (save £93)
- Same clerk handles both ends — methodology consistent, comparison cleaner
Bundle pricing applied automatically when both services are added at booking — no promo code needed.
For full tenancies where the same clerk handles both ends, the saving offsets the cost of running professional documentation at both points rather than skipping the check-out and trying to rely on the check-in alone at adjudication.
Inventory clerk fees FAQs
Do tenants pay the inventory clerk fee?
No. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords and letting agents cannot charge tenants for inventory or check-in services on tenancies starting in England after 1 June 2019. The inventory clerk fee is the landlord’s responsibility — either paid directly or recharged through the letting agent’s management fee. Trying to charge the tenant is a prohibited fee under the Act and is enforceable.
Are inventory clerk fees tax-deductible for landlords?
Generally yes — inventory clerk fees are treated as an allowable expense against rental income for tax purposes. The fee is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the rental business. Always check the current HMRC guidance or speak to your accountant for tax advice specific to your circumstances.
Do you charge extra for furnished properties?
Yes — furnished properties carry a £10 furnishing supplement per service. Furnished documentation takes longer because every item of furniture, every appliance, every set of crockery and cutlery is catalogued and photographed in the report. The £10 supplement is fixed regardless of how heavily furnished the property is.
Can I get an inventory clerk quote for a property not listed on this page?
Yes. Properties larger than five bedrooms, HMOs with multiple bedsits, or commercial-residential mixed-use properties are quoted individually. Contact our team with the property details (address area, total room count, furnishing level, and which service is needed) and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote inside 24 hours. The same fee transparency applies — once quoted, the price is locked.
