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Independent, CPR35-compliant forensic building diagnostics for housing disrepair claims. No conflict of interest — BPD does not sell remediation. Our only product is root-cause truth.
Statement of Independence
Building Pathology Diagnostics is an independent diagnostic consultancy. We do not install DPCs. We do not sell damp-proofing. We do not profit from the remediation we recommend. This independence eliminates the conflict-of-interest challenge that undermines expert evidence in cross-examination.
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Submit Instruction
Contact us with case details, property address, and nature of the defect. We confirm scope and fee within one working day.
50% Deposit & Site Access
Deposit secures your booking. We coordinate site access directly with the occupier or managing agent.
Forensic Site Inspection
Half-day on-site investigation: Protimeter moisture mapping, FLIR thermal imaging, visual defect survey, and photographic evidence plates.
CPR35 Report Delivered
Court-ready report with root cause analysis, HHSRS classification, prescribed remediation schedule, and statement of truth.
Express Diagnostic Report
Ideal for: Homeowners, managing agents, solicitors needing a single-property report
- — On-site forensic inspection with Protimeter + FLIR
- — CPR35-aligned Root Cause Analysis report
- — HHSRS Category 1/2 hazard classification
- — Prescribed remediation with BS/BRE references
- — Court-ready PDF with photographic evidence plates
Forensic Evidence Pack
Ideal for: Solicitors preparing for pre-action protocol, litigation, or settlement
- — Full RCA report + itemised Scott Schedule in one instruction
- — Defect-by-defect costing with contractor-verified pricing
- — Remediation specification with BS/BRE references
- — HHSRS hazard mapping per Housing Act 2004
- — Complete court-ready evidence pack
Expert Witness / CPR35 Report
Ideal for: Solicitors with live County Court or Tribunal proceedings
- — CPR 35 Part 1 & Part 2 compliant expert report
- — Statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court
- — Scott Schedule preparation where instructed
- — Single joint expert or party-appointed basis
Claims Prevention Retainer
Ideal for: Registered Providers, Local Authorities, large managing agents
- — Monthly portfolio risk review of damp/mould reports
- — Priority triage for all new cases (24-hour SLA)
- — Quarterly sample stock condition audit (4 properties)
- — Awaab’s Law compliance documentation pack
- — Dedicated forensic contact line
Awaab's Law & HHSRS Alignment
With Awaab's Law now in force, social housing providers face statutory investigation timelines. BPD's triage and reporting capability is designed to operate within these deadlines.
Root cause analysis, HHSRS classification, risk flags — well within the 14-day investigation window.
CPR35-compliant forensic report with prescribed remediation to British Standards.
Full CPR 35 Part 1 & 2 expert report with statement of truth and duty to the court.
Our Forensic Diagnostic Library documents the five most common pathology mechanisms we encounter — each with thermal imaging, moisture mapping data, HHSRS classification, and prescribed remediation to British Standards. This evidence base demonstrates the diagnostic rigour applied to every instruction.
Complimentary Case Triage
We offer a complimentary triage on any current case to demonstrate our forensic methodology and report quality. Submit property photos and we deliver a root cause analysis, risk classification, and recommended next steps — at no cost and no obligation.
Submit Case Photos →Building Pathology Diagnostics provides technical building pathology evidence and forensic diagnostic opinions. We do not provide legal advice. All reports are prepared to CPR 35 standards with an overriding duty to the court. For legal strategy on housing disrepair claims, instruct a qualified solicitor. All fees are subject to scope confirmation and are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Terms of engagement are issued upon instruction. BPD's duty is to the court under CPR Part 35, not to the instructing party.