Authority and competence
A competent inspection is not just a calendar event. It is a judgement about equipment, use, deterioration, records and whether the duty holder has enough evidence to act responsibly.
Competence has to match the regulation, the equipment and the risk. For inspection work, that means knowing what defects matter, how equipment is used, what records should exist and how findings need to be communicated.
A servicing contractor may know the equipment well, but a formal examination should give the duty holder an impartial view of condition and compliance evidence. That independence is useful for insurers, auditors, principal contractors and management teams.
Reports should be practical enough for a maintenance team and precise enough for a compliance file. A good report identifies the item, location, condition, defect urgency, next action and next due date.
Direct answers
Often yes. Many sites combine LOLER, PUWER, PSSR planning when the same premises and asset records are involved.
Independence is not the only factor, but impartiality is important. Separating formal inspection from routine servicing usually gives the duty holder a cleaner evidence trail.
Useful reports identify what was checked, what was found, how serious the issue is, what action is needed and when the next inspection is due.
Official sources
Book an inspection
Send the equipment list, site postcode and any due dates. City Inspection Services will confirm scope, availability and the most sensible inspection schedule.
Quote intake
Site, assets, due dates.