KEY FINDINGS
FairFleet have made it much easier to inspect high level and roof areas when carrying out surveys. This is really important on live sites or inaccessible areas and reduces the risks related to roof access and aerial platforms. The service is really fast and efficient, with a quick turn around of reports.
Nicholas Atkinson
Cushman & Wakefield, Building Constancy, Manchester, UK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Annual UK Building Inspection Report
2024
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properties inspected throughout the UK
3.817
detected and reported anomalies analyzed.
150.023
Discover key insights from our latest UK Building Inspection Report. We've analyzed nationwide data to reveal critical trends, recurring issues, and areas needing urgent attention. This report offers valuable information for property owners and stakeholders to ensure buildings meet safety and compliance standards.
GENERAL BUILDING CONDITION: BELOW MEDIOCRE
The average site score for buildings analyzed by FairFleet, based on our findings, is 2.26, indicating that their condition is worse than anticipated.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES: COMMON & CRITICAL
Our report reveals that critical issues are frequently encountered during inspections, with an average of 8 per building. These issues mainly involve loose tiles or objects that could fall from facades or roofs, posing a significant risk of injury to people and highlighting the urgent need for corrective action to address safety concerns.
BELOW THE SURFACE: WATER INTRUSION
Our inspections have uncovered a widespread issue of water intrusion in many buildings, often hidden from view. Using thermography, we've found that almost one-third of all buildings inspected have water ingress issues, particularly in walls or roofs.
NUMBERS & STATISTICS
27.7%
of all anomalies uncovered are critical or urgent
8.05
defective or missing roof coverings detected per building
1 in 3
buildings is rated as Site Score 3: Critical Condition, requiring urgent attention
4.38
Alien objects found on roofs per building
17.072
HSSE issues uncovered and reported
CITIES & LOCATIONS
LONDON
Average Site Score 1.7
BIRMINGHAM
Average Site Score 2.5
SHEFFIELD
Average Site Score 2.7
MANCHESTER
Average Site Score 2.2
LIVERPOOL
Average Site Score 2.3
LEEDS
Average Site Score 2.0
EDINBURGH
Average Site Score 1.8
BRISTOL
Average Site Score 2.1
NEWCASTLE
Average Site Score 1.5
SOUTHHAMPTON
Average Site Score 1.6
66.7%
of inspected properties have at least one urgent structural or safety threat
£ 2,213,860
saved by clients using drone and AI-powered inspections
While the national average site score is 2.26, city-specific scores vary significantly, providing valuable benchmarks for assessing individual buildings.
40
anomalies detected and reported per property