Contact

1. Enquiry and conflict check — party names, property and a short description of the dispute; I confirm availability against any listed dates

2. Letter of instruction — the role sought, the questions to be answered, and any timetable

3. Documents and access — the material below, and a contact for site access

4. Fee proposal and engagement — a written proposal issued for acceptance; work starts on acceptance and receipt of any deposit

• Letter of instruction, with the questions to be answered

• Pleadings, points of claim or a short outline of the dispute

• Building contract, quotations, invoices, schedules and variations

• Approved plans, construction drawings and specifications

• Development consent, construction certificate and occupation certificate

• Prior expert reports, and any Scott or Loulach schedule

• Photographs and video taken during construction or on discovery of the defect

• Property access details and a contact for attendance

Where a document isn’t available, that’s fine — note it and the report will record the limitation.