1. Look for third-party certification
BAFE SP205 or NSI Gold show that an independent body has audited the provider.
2. Ask about assessor qualifications
Ask for qualifications, experience and professional memberships, and whether they suit your type of building.
3. Check insurance
Ask for evidence of professional indemnity insurance.
4. Ask how reports are quality checked
A competent provider validates reports before issue.
5. Look at a sample report
Is it plain English, specific to the building, and does it include a prioritised action plan?
6. Be wary of the lowest price
Very cheap assessments are often generic. Competence, not cost, is what protects you.
Talk to a competent specialist
Tell us about your building and we will explain what you need and what it involves.