About
I am a Building Surveyor specialising in residential housing disrepair, damp and mould diagnosis, and building defect analysis. I prepare CPR Part 35 compliant expert reports for use in litigation, acting primarily in matters involving local authorities and housing providers. My expertise focuses on causation, statutory obligations, fitness for human habitation, and remedial scope assessment.
I am a Building Surveyor and Director of Rome Property Services Ltd, providing expert witness services in residential housing disrepair, damp and mould claims, building defects, and party wall matters. I am AssocRICS and MCIOB and currently completing an MSc in Building Surveying, with a view to achieving full chartered status.
My professional background combines practical construction experience with specialist defect diagnostics and litigation reporting. I prepare CPR Part 35 compliant expert reports for County Court proceedings, primarily in claims arising under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
My work includes detailed property inspections, moisture and ventilation assessment, defect causation analysis, evaluation of statutory repair obligations, preparation of Scott Schedules, and formal opinion on fitness for human habitation including reference to HHSRS where appropriate. I regularly provide reports on behalf of local authorities and housing providers and have experience reviewing and responding to opposing expert evidence.
In addition to disrepair litigation, I act in matters involving structural defects, rainwater ingress, condensation and mould growth, ventilation failures, and party wall disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Methodology & Approach
My approach to expert witness work is structured, evidence-led, and compliant with CPR Part 35 and the RICS practice direction on expert witnesses.
Upon instruction, I review all relevant documentation including the Letter of Claim, repair history, tenancy documentation, and disclosure material. I undertake a detailed site inspection, documenting defects through photography, moisture readings, ventilation assessment, and fabric condition analysis.
I distinguish carefully between:
• Actionable statutory disrepair
• Condensation-related mould growth
• Lifestyle and occupancy factors
• Historic or resolved defects
• Improvement works versus repair obligations
My reports set out:
• Defect identification
• Causation analysis
• Assessment of statutory breach (if any)
• Fitness for human habitation opinion
• Scope of remedial works with costed schedules
I maintain independence at all times and provide objective opinion regardless of instructing party. Where appropriate, I engage in joint expert discussions and provide supplementary clarification.
Expert Witness Experience
I am an experienced Building Surveyor providing expert witness services in residential housing disrepair, damp and mould, building defects, party wall matters, and condition surveys.
I prepare CPR Part 35 compliant reports for use in County Court proceedings, primarily acting in housing disrepair claims on behalf of local authorities, housing associations, and managing agents.
My work includes inspection, defect diagnosis, causation analysis, assessment of statutory obligations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, preparation of Scott Schedules, rebuttal reports, and attendance at joint expert discussions where required.
I am accustomed to producing clear, structured, and legally robust reports suitable for litigation.
Case Types
Housing Disrepair (Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985)
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Damp and Mould Claims
Building Defects
Condensation and Ventilation Assessment
Structural Defects
Party Wall etc. Act 1996 disputes
Plaintiff and Defendant instructions
Notable Matters
Expert appointed in multi-room damp and mould claim involving alleged unfitness for human habitation; provided causation analysis and rebuttal to opposing expert.
• Appointed on behalf of a London Borough Council in complex disrepair claim involving structural cracking and rainwater ingress; prepared full Scott Schedule and fitness assessment.
• Instructed in party wall dispute relating to structural alterations affecting adjoining property; prepared Schedule of Condition and Award documentation.
• Ongoing expert appointments for local authorities and housing providers in high-volume residential disrepair litigation.
Education & Credentials
Education
BSC(Hons) building surveying (in progress)
Certifications & Licenses
AssocRICS
MCIOB
