What are flat inspections and how often do they occur?

They are inspections of the communal areas in your flat, including your kitchen, corridor, and any shared bathrooms. They will be carried out once every four weeks.

​​​​​​​Your flat will be judged on the following areas:​​​​​​​

What can I do to make sure my flat is clean?

Check out our halls information cleaning page for top tips and videos on how to keep your flat clean. There is also a cleaning guide which covers everything from which areas to clean and the correct chemicals to use. 

How do they work?

A member of staff will complete the flat inspection:

Who do I contact if I have any questions about my flat inspection?

For any questions you have on flat inspections, please email halls@soton.ac.uk. For helpful advice on cleaning and top tips for helping you pass the inspections, check out the cleaning guide at the bottom of this page or our halls information cleaning page.

Flat inspection schedule