HAUSE FIELD GUIDE · REVIEWED 25 OCTOBER 2026
Define the question first
A test should answer a defined question about a material, area or agreed objective. Ask what the proposed assessment can establish and what it cannot. A result from one location should not quietly become a conclusion about every room or material in the building.
Identify who makes the decision
The provider performing work, an assessor, an authority and the owner can have different roles. Ask whether independent verification is required or proposed, who appoints that person and which criteria apply. The site does not create clearance thresholds or certify occupancy.
Preserve the context
Where reports are supplied, retain the location, date, method, material description and stated limitations. Ask how changes discovered during work affect the original plan. A brief “pass” message without the supporting scope can be difficult to interpret later.
Close the open items
A useful completion record lists the work performed, exclusions, unresolved areas and next actions. Ask who is responsible for each remaining item and when it will be reviewed. Keep the final assessment and provider documents with the signed scope rather than treating the last invoice as the entire project record.
The project questions are HAUSE planning prompts. Refer to the responsible authority and qualified provider for requirements that apply to your situation.