Dock Inventories

Dock Inventories: rental inventory reports across Greater London

Dock Inventories is an independent property inventory and inspection company operating across Greater London. Founded in 2009, it serves letting agents, property managers and private landlords, and according to its own data has completed more than 12,000 property reports. The firm presents itself as an accredited member of the Propertymark ARLA Inventories programme.

Reporting services throughout the tenancy

Its activity is organised into four types of report covering the different stages of a tenancy:

• Inventory & Check-In: a detailed room-by-room record at the start of the tenancy, including condition, cleanliness, photographs, keys, meter readings and relevant check-in information.
• Check-Out: a comparison at the end of the tenancy against the original report, documenting changes in condition, cleanliness, damage and other observations.
• Mid-Term Inspections: a photographic record during the tenancy highlighting condition, possible maintenance needs and matters requiring follow-up.
• New-Build Snagging: a structured photographic report on visible defects, incomplete finishes and workmanship issues before handover or during the defects period.

A standardised, internally reviewed process

The company describes a common procedure for each instruction. Before the visit, the requested service, property details, appointment and access information are reviewed; key collection and occupier attendance are checked, and any point requiring clarification is flagged. The clerk carries out the inspection using structured written observations and supporting photographs. Each report then undergoes an internal review for consistency, completeness and presentation before being sent electronically to the instructing client.

Working with agents and landlords

For letting agents, Dock Inventories offers a single relationship that centralises instructions, access information, report queries and recurring bookings, with the aim of reducing coordination with multiple providers. The firm states that it can handle instructions from several branches while maintaining a single point of contact and a consistent reporting process, and that agency working arrangements can be adapted to the way each team operates. Private landlords can request a one-off report by providing the postcode, property size and required service, and receive a quote before confirming the appointment.

Coverage across Greater London

The service covers the whole of Greater London, with a declared presence in four main areas: East London and the Docklands (Canary Wharf, Stratford, Wapping, Royal Docks and surrounding areas), Central London (City of London, Westminster, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell and nearby central districts), South East London (Bermondsey, Canada Water, Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays, Greenwich and nearby areas) and West and South-West London (Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Battersea, Clapham and surrounding areas).

Reference material for the sector

The company publishes practical guides aimed at agents and landlords on inventories, check-out reports, mid-term inspections and preparing properties for a professional inspection. The content includes explanations of what a professional inventory report should include, what a Check-Out report covers (condition, cleanliness, photographs, keys, meter readings and comparison with the initial report) and a pre-appointment checklist covering cleanliness, access, keys and meters.

Structure and team

Dock Inventories Ltd is registered with company number 10689848 and its registered office is given for registration purposes only. The firm operates with a team of inventory clerks and keeps recruitment opportunities open. Telephone support is provided on two numbers and instructions are also handled by email.

Location and contact

The Court Building, 1 Market Street, London SE18 6FU