Scottish Home Inspections (SHI) operates independently and solely in the interest of the homeowner.

All SHI team members are fully vetted under Disclosure Scotland background checking procedures, providing reassurance that clients are dealing with qualified and security-cleared professionals.

With over 50 years of combined construction experience, our team has worked across a wide range of property types, including:

• New-build housing developments
• Traditional brick and block construction
• Timber frame properties
• Full rebuild and renovation projects
• Period properties dating back to the early 1900s

This depth of experience allows us to assess properties with a practical understanding of how homes should be constructed — and where issues commonly arise.

Scottish Home Inspections is led by a BSc-qualified Civil Engineer with extensive experience within the UK construction industry.

His early career included delivering large residential developments, including projects involving hundreds of traditional brick and block homes.

He later progressed to leading teams within a major UK construction company, overseeing new-build and redevelopment projects worth many millions of pounds.

Other members of the SHI team also bring significant experience in both traditional and timber-frame housing.

This practical, senior-level construction background sets SHI apart from standard checklist-style inspection services.

Our inspections are carried out using a structured and consistent approach, following recognised industry practices. Every inspection is clearly documented and supported with photographic evidence, providing a detailed, reliable report you can act on with confidence.

• Structured room-by-room inspection

• Clear written report with photographic evidence

• Practical, easy-to-understand findings

Following the inspection, clients receive a comprehensive digital report, typically within 24 hours.

Each report clearly documents all findings, supported by photographic evidence and practical explanations. This allows homeowners to easily understand the findings and share the report with their builder, developer or contractor where necessary.

Our reports are structured and easy to follow, ensuring that any items requiring attention can be addressed efficiently.

The aim of every inspection is straightforward - to provide clarity and ensure that nothing important is overlooked.

Scottish Home Inspections provides independent, professional assessments designed to protect homeowners and property buyers.

Our approach is built on four key principles:

• Independent assessment — working solely in the interest of the homeowner

• Clear, structured reporting — providing detailed, easy-to-understand inspection reports

• Professional communication — ensuring findings are explained clearly and objectively

• Practical construction insight — drawing on extensive real-world construction experience

Our focus is simple — to protect your investment and ensure your property meets the standard you expect.