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Understand the problem. Choose the next step.

Add a photo, sound or symptom to get a clearer first view of what may be wrong and what to do next.

Repair Scan: a fault read from a photo, with the HoWA sketch drawn over it.
What you can add
A photo, sound or description of the problem
What you will get
What it may be, how urgent it appears, safe checks and a useful next step
What stays in your record
The photo, notes and any task or quote you choose to keep
What happens next
Check safely · Monitor · Request a quote · Find a specialist

Example

Repair Scan · Your repair scan

A home fault being read for an initial assessmentCorrosionDamp traceWorn seal
Assessed
A reported fault
Source: Photo + Home RecordConfidence: Moderate

The problem

A corroded radiator valve, with damp beginning to track into the skirting.

How big it is

LocalisedUrgency: within daysWater risk: medium

Likely cause

Failed valve sealA slow weep over time

Materials and parts

Thermostatic valvePTFE tapeSystem inhibitorBleed key

The job brief

  • Isolate and drain the affected circuit before removing the valve.
  • Fit a new valve, re-tape the joints and refill with inhibitor.
  • Dry and monitor the skirting so damp does not track further.
  • A competent or Gas Safe engineer confirms scope and price on site.

A sample assessment, not a definitive diagnosis or a binding quote. A named provider confirms scope and price.

Examples

See how this works.

Repair Scan example 1
Repair Scan example 2
Repair Scan example 3
Repair Scan example 4

What this is, and is not

This is an initial interpretation of what you can show HoWA. It is not a certified inspection, a definitive diagnosis or a binding quote. Gas, electrical, structural and other safety-critical issues should be handled by an appropriately qualified professional.

Understand a problem before it grows.

A photo, sound or symptom becomes a clearer first view of what may be wrong and a sensible next step, safety first.

Arriving home to a contemporary hallway, the ordinary setting where a small repair first gets noticed.

Good to know

Is this a professional diagnosis?
No. It helps you understand what the visible signs may mean and what is sensible to do next. A qualified professional confirms the fault and the work required.
Will HoWA tell me to do unsafe work?
Safety-critical work is not presented as a DIY task. HoWA should direct you to the appropriate professional instead.

Start with something you want done.

Start with the garden you want to care for, the room you'd like to change or the week you need to organise. See how HoWA can help.

The HoWA app open on a home: At a glance, the HoWA Score and today's tasks for 14 Elm Grove.