Expert witness
- Fixed price
The short answer
Architect, structural, electrical, energy
- Price from
- £1,500.00
- Time on site
- Varies (may include site visit)
What you get
You receive a comprehensive expert witness report and potentially court attendance to provide expert testimony tailored to your specific dispute.
When do you need a Expert witness?
You need an expert when building problems turn into a formal legal claim.
- The law requires expert proof for court cases.
- You have a serious boundary or safety dispute.
- Two sides cannot agree on repair costs.
- Insurance companies need technical proof of damage.
- You are dealing with professional negligence claims.
What happens on the day
The expert visits your home to collect facts for their formal report.
- They take photos and detailed measurements.
- The expert looks at lofts and basements.
- You must provide access to all disputed areas.
- They stay neutral and will not take sides.
- No verbal results are given during the visit.
- Visits often take a few hours to finish.
How to prepare
- Clear all clutter from the disputed areas
- Find your original building plans and deeds
- Collect old repair receipts and maintenance logs
- Ensure the loft hatch is easily accessible
- Unlock all gates for external boundary checks
- Print a timeline of the building issues
- Keep children and pets in another room
- Charge your phone to show digital photos
How to improve your result
- Hire a professional with RICS or RIBA status
- Ask for a Single Joint Expert to save money
- Request a fixed fee for the initial report
- Check they have specific court training
- Ensure they have professional indemnity insurance
- Confirm they can attend court dates if needed
Why it is useful day to day
Having a pro on your side brings clarity to stressful legal battles.
- It helps you understand your true legal position.
- A strong report can encourage a settlement.
- It prevents unfair claims from the other side.
- You get a clear map of necessary repairs.
- It saves time by avoiding technical confusion.
Why we ask these questions
The expert answers technical questions to help the judge make a fair decision.
- They explain why a building fault happened.
- Reports show if work meets legal standards.
- They clarify the exact cost of repairs.
- Their duty is always to the court first.
- Evidence must be unbiased and totally honest.
- They follow strict rules for legal evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Fixed price
Structural inspection
Cracks, movement, alterations
- Fixed price
Subsidence report
Cause and remedy for movement
Structural repair design
Specify repairs to defects
Boundary dispute
Survey and legal support
Title & Land Registry problems
First registration, defective titles, rectification
Easements & rights of way
Access rights, shared drives, restrictive covenants
- Legal requirement
Party wall service
Notices, awards and surveyor



