A Home Survey Report for UK Immigration provides professional evidence about the suitability, condition, occupancy and accommodation arrangements of a property. Evergreen Engineers Ltd provides professionally prepared property inspection and home survey reports for people who need accommodation evidence to support UK immigration and visa applications.
Our inspections assess relevant aspects of the property, including room sizes, sleeping arrangements, occupancy and potential housing hazards, with reference to applicable UK housing legislation and accommodation requirements.

A Home Survey Report for UK Immigration is a professional property inspection report prepared to provide clear information about accommodation that may be used as part of an immigration application. The inspection considers whether the property provides suitable accommodation for the proposed occupants and assesses matters such as room dimensions, sleeping arrangements, occupancy levels, general safety and housing conditions.

Evergreen Engineers Ltd carries out property inspections with consideration of relevant housing legislation, including the statutory overcrowding provisions of the Housing Act 1985 and relevant housing safety considerations under the Housing Act 2004. The Immigration Rules also refer to the meaning of "overcrowded" under applicable UK housing legislation. The report can therefore provide useful accommodation evidence for an applicant, sponsor or immigration adviser when preparing a UK visa or settlement application.

Accommodation evidence can form an important part of certain UK immigration applications. A professionally prepared property inspection report can provide documented information about the accommodation, including room measurements, occupancy arrangements, sleeping facilities and relevant health and safety observations. This can make the accommodation evidence clearer and easier to review alongside the applicant's other supporting documents.

Applications the Report May Support

A Home Survey Report may be used as accommodation evidence in connection with applications such as:

• UK Spouse Visa applications
• UK Partner Visa applications
• UK Fiancé(e) Visa applications
• Family Visa applications
• Parent Visa applications
• Child and dependent family member applications
• Adult Dependent Relative applications
• Applications for entry clearance where accommodation evidence is relevant
• Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain applications where accommodation evidence is required or relevant

The exact evidence required depends on the immigration route and individual circumstances. Applicants should check the current Immigration Rules and obtain immigration advice where appropriate.

Our property inspections are carried out with reference to relevant UK Visas and Immigration accommodation considerations and applicable UK housing legislation. The inspection provides an objective assessment of the accommodation, including its occupancy arrangements, room sizes and relevant health and safety conditions.

• Housing Act 1985 – Statutory Overcrowding
  Room dimensions, sleeping arrangements and the proposed number of occupants are assessed to consider the applicable statutory overcrowding standards under the Housing Act 1985.
• Housing Act 2004 – Housing Health and Safety
  Relevant housing conditions and potential hazards are considered using the principles of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), including matters such as fire safety, damp and mould, ventilation, hygiene and the general condition of the property.
• UKVI Adequate Accommodation Considerations
  The report records relevant accommodation information to help demonstrate the suitability of the property for the proposed occupants, including whether the accommodation appears adequate and whether overcrowding concerns are identified.

• The property is structurally sound and stable.
• The property is free from significant or serious disrepair.
• There is no evidence of dampness that would be prejudicial to the health of the occupants.
• The property has adequate provision for lighting, heating and ventilation.
• There is an adequate piped supply of wholesome water.
• Suitable facilities are provided within the dwelling for the preparation and cooking of food, including a sink supplied with satisfactory hot and cold running water.
• A suitably located water closet (WC) is provided for the exclusive use of the occupants.
• A suitably located fixed bath or shower and wash-hand basin are provided for the exclusive use of the occupants, each supplied with satisfactory hot and cold running water.
• The property has an effective system for the drainage of foul water and surface water.