Homeowners
See what’s due, what’s overdue, and the 3 things worth fixing first.
Free Home Score · England and Wales
The health score
for any home.
Know what living there is really like before you sign: damp, bills, noise, safety and the area.
Built from public records: energy certificates, Land Registry, flood maps, police data and more.
Built from public records: energy certificates, Land Registry, flood maps, police data and more.
- Free foreverYour score is free forever
- No card neededNo card needed
- Not just LondonTakes 2 minutes
68Out of 100
Example score
3-bed terrace · M14
+3this month
What’s affecting your home
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One score. Five ways to use it.
Same home, different questions. Your report changes depending on whether you live there, let it, sell it, buy it or rent it.
For buyers and renters
The checks people skip until it’s too late.
Public records are where we start, not where we stop. We pull everything together and tell you, in plain English, what living in this home and this area will actually be like, before you’ve signed anything.
Check a homeExample · 2-bed flat · M14
What to expect living here
- Rush-hour commuteAbout 34 minutes to the city centre at 8am, not the 15 the map suggests.
- NoiseBusy road at the front. Bedrooms face the quieter rear.
- ParkingPermit zone. Expect to park a street away in the evenings.
- What’s changing nearbyA large new building approved two streets away. Expect building work for 18 months.
- BillsEnergy rating D. Heating likely costs more than a typical flat this size.
3 questions to ask before you signSee list
Night and weekend noise
Pubs, takeaways, late buses, flight paths and night freight.
Real commute times
At rush hour, by car, train and bus. Not just distance on a map.
Parking reality
Permit zones, costs and how hard it is to park near the door.
Signal and broadband
Indoor mobile coverage by network and the speeds actually available.
What’s being built nearby
Planning applications that could change your view, light or traffic.
Street-level crime
Burglary, car crime and antisocial behaviour on this street, and whether it’s rising.
Flooding on this street
Surface-water risk for the road itself, not just the postcode.
Damp and mould risk
Based on the building’s age, type, ventilation and repair history.
True monthly costs
Energy, council tax, water and insurance estimates added up.
School catchment chances
Which schools this address is likely to get, not just which are closest.
Summer heat
Top floors, big south-facing windows and flats that overheat.
Leasehold traps
Short leases, rising service charges, ground rent and major works planned.
How it works
- 1
Enter your address
That’s all we need to start. No survey, no visit.
- 2
We read the public records
Your energy certificate, sale history, flood risk and local weather build your starting score.
- 3
Your score updates monthly
As things fall due, seasons change and you get work done, your score moves. We email you each month.
Everything that matters about living there
Your score starts from public records and gets sharper as you add details.
Condition
Boiler, roof, windows, damp, electrics and insulation. What’s due, what’s overdue, and what to fix first.
Safety and compliance
Gas and electrical checks, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, licensing, fire safety and building sign-offs.
Risk
River, sea and surface-water flooding, subsidence, radon, air quality and noise, plus what you can do about each.
Living there
Crime trends, nearest A&E and GP, schools and Ofsted ratings, stations, airport, supermarkets and broadband.
Running costs
Energy bills, council tax and insurance estimates, plus local sale prices and rents.
Your updates
Works you log, receipts you add and jobs you book through us. These carry the most weight.
Your score moves when you do.
Tell us about work done since you owned the home, or book it through us. The more proof, the more points.
Checks fade over time, so last month’s boiler service counts for more than one from two years ago.
Tell us
Log work done, like a new boiler or rewire, with the date.
Show us
Add a receipt, certificate or photo to back it up.
Book with Cottia
One fixed price, vetted trades, verified automatically.
What your report looks like
Every factor shows how much it moves your score, so you know exactly where to start. Your care plan tells you what’s due and when.
Get my free scoreScore accuracy
40%
Add your boiler’s last service date to raise it.
What’s affecting your score
- Boiler service date unknown-8
- Energy rating D-4
- Double glazing throughout+4
- A&E within 15 minutes+3
Due next
- NovBoiler serviceAbout +8 to your score
- DecClear guttersBefore winter rain
- JanLag pipes in the loftPrevents frozen pipes
Score it. Then sort it.
When your report flags something, book a vetted trade at one fixed price, right from your score. No chasing quotes. Your score goes up when the job’s done.
- 1. Spot it
- 2. Book at a fixed price
- 3. Score goes up
Plumbing & Boilers
Servicing, leaks, taps and heating.
Electrical
Repairs, sockets, lighting and fans.
Carpentry and repairs
Doors, shelving, flooring and repairs.
Painting and decorating
Inside and out, ready for sale or tenants.
Clean
Inside and out, ready for sale or tenants.
Removal and van hire
Planned around your completion date.
Gardening
Tidy-ups, hedges and seasonal care.
General maintenance
Gutters, sealant, small fixes and seasonal checks.
What's Free, and What You Get with an Upgrade
Landlords and estate agents
Every property. One dashboard.
See scores, certificates due and recommended jobs across your whole portfolio, and book work in a few taps.
Questions about the
Home Score
Is it really free?
Yes. The Home Score, monthly updates and reminders are free for good. Home Plus adds the full report, care calendar and document vault if you want them.
Is this a survey or a valuation?
No. It’s an estimate built from public records and what you tell us. It helps you plan maintenance, but it doesn’t replace a survey or a valuation.
Does it work outside London?
Yes, anywhere in England and Wales. Booking jobs is London-only for now, and we open new areas where demand is highest.
Will you share my details?
No, not without asking. If you choose to be introduced to an estate agent, we’ll ask first and tell you if we receive a fee.
Why did my score change when I didn’t do anything?
Homes age. Services fall due, seasons bring new risks, and storms in your area matter. Your score goes up when work gets done.