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About RISA
RISA delivers professional, independent and impartial inspection & auditing across England and Wales. All services are delivered to the glazing and construction industries, the legal profession and homeowners to the highest technical standards and with outstanding customer service.
Scalable Oversight at Industry Level
RISA conducts more than 1,000 inspections monthly as the exclusive provider of assessment services for FENSA. This scale of activity gives us deep insight into industry practices and compliance trends — enabling us to offer housing providers and developers expert support in identifying risk, verifying quality, and ensuring installations meet regulatory standards across multiple units or developments.
Our Services
Condition Reports
Thorough inspections of new and refurbished properties to identify non-compliance, defects, or workmanship issues early.
Scaled Inspection Services
We offer scalable inspections, from single units to entire developments, tailored to the size and complexity of your project.
Risk Mitigation
Capturing issues at an early stage allows corrective action to be taken before defects become costly structural or compliance problems—often saving hundreds of thousands of pounds in remediation costs.
Refurbishment Compliance
Verification that refurbishment works meet current standards and building regulations, ensuring properties remain fit for purpose and fully compliant.
Independent inspections
for glazing and installation dispute
RISA provides impartial inspections and expert assessments across domestic and commercial glazing. From workmanship checks and compliance audits to expert witness reports, our services help resolve disputes, support legal proceedings, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Early identification and rectification of faults
Reduce costly remedial works and reputational risks
Clear, independent reporting for management, investors, and insurers
Scalable services for developments of any size
Independent Inspections
Check what plan is best for you, We care about your convenience in using the application, so you can update your plan
From £299 inc vat
Defect Report
Entry level inspection
Typically takes 30-40 minutes on site
Window/door installations only
Electronically created, colour coded report that covers
- Building regulation compliance
- Suitability of product
- Quality of installation
- Any damage present
- Marks in glass
- Functionality
Not for use in litigation.
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From £999 inc vat
Condition reports
Detailed, item by item inspection with a bespoke written report provided as a PDF.
Inspection typically takes 2-3 hours
Available for installations of windows, doors, conservatories, or roof lights
Report covers:
- Building regulation compliance
- Suitability of product
- Quality of installation
- Any damage present
- Marks in glass
- Functionality of the installation
Provides recommendations for remedial works if necessary.
Can provide a range of costs for possible remedial works upon request.
Not for use in litigation.
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From £499 inc vat
Pulse Testing
Air Pressure Test to confirm extra trickle vents are not required
Test before and after installation, both included in the price
Tests take 30-60 minutes
Test can take place in an occupied property with little disruption.
Not for use in litigation.
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Legal & Dispute Resolution
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From £1499 inc vat
Expert Witness CPR 35 Compliant
Detailed, item by item inspection with a bespoke CPR 35 compliant report provided as a PDF.
Inspection undertaken by assessors who have undertaken RICS Expect Witness training
Available for installations of windows, doors, conservatories, or roof lights
Report covers:
- Building regulation compliance
- Suitability of product
- Quality of installation
- Any damage present
- Marks in glass
- Functionality of the installation
Provides recommendations for remedial works if necessary.
Can provide a range of costs for possible remedial works upon request.
Suitable for litigation use
Learn more here
from £1299
Expert Determination
Expert Determination is a form of Dispute Resolution. It’s a binding alternative to going to court or arbitration
Delivers final, legal and binding decisions on issues such as building regulation compliance or installation quality
More efficient and cost-effective than court or arbitration
Ensures confidentiality, with no public disclosure of details with the average time for the process to be completed within 28 days
Need Help Choosing the Right Service?
You don’t have to decide alone. If you’re uncertain about which service is most suitable, RISA’s experienced team will assess your situation and offer tailored advice. We’re here to ensure you get the right support, first time.
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