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When a buyer or a developer is interested in a residential property the lender will often require a comprehensive property inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to document the condition of the property, note whether any improvements have been made and the condition of any buildings on that property. In order to perform a property inspection there are several pieces of equipment that are needed.

The first will be a tape measure that will handle dimensions up to 100’. This could be a retracting tape measure or a laser tape, depending on the inspector’s preference. The next piece of equipment will be a builder’s level that will be used to verify any changes in elevation of the property. These levels are essential for inspecting slopes on hillside property, as well as establishing roof line heights for any city ordinance requirements. Whether or not these slopes or heights have been undisturbed for a time, it is necessary to document the existing conditions for any sale or transfer of a title.

The property inspection will begin by noting the size and configuration of the lot, or parcel. This is done on graph paper in order that hard copies of this original plot plan can be provided to all concerned parties. The next step is a comprehensive photo documentation of the property and buildings. The residential building may be a house, condominium, or apartment and the photo record will include all exterior and interior elevations and rooms. The purpose of the photos is to omit any disagreements as to conditions that may, or may not affect the sale of the property in some way.

The residential property inspection will also include an evaluation and photos of the mechanical and electrical building systems. The inspector must note the location were the electrical drop connects to the building panel riser, and the voltage of the electrical service. The air conditioning units and Plumbing fixtures must be photographed, and all specifics related to these systems have to be included in the inspection notes.

Once the on site inspection is completed the inspector will generate a formal report that describes the property inspection in detail. This report will be accompanied by the inspection notes, plot plan and photographs that were generated during the residential property inspection.

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