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5 Must Haves at the Inspection Site

  1. Steel-Toe Boots/Shoes: Many industrial sites require steel-toe boots or shoes, however; they are handy to have at any inspection site, just in case you don’t see that raised curb or camouflaged sprinkler head. Better to be safe than sorry!
  2. Camera: A picture is worth a thousand words… and will save you a lot of writing! A good quality camera can help you relive that inspection experience firsthand once you’re back at the office.
  3. Flashlight: The last place you want to be is under the street, in a dust covered 200 year old room that you just saw on Ghost Hunters last weekend… only to find out that the lights don’t work. Tip: If you’re often in the dark, invest in a headlamp… stylish and practical!
  4. Batteries: Useful to power electronic measuring devices and the above referenced camera and flashlight. These tools aren’t much help without the juice!
  5. Extra Writing Utensils: Once I jogged across the street to quickly snap a picture of an apartment building but when I got back to the building I could not find my pencil for the life of me. So I stepped outside and looked around… only to find my pencil crushed to bits in the middle of the road. Not to worry though, my back-up pencil and I completed the job just fine!

I recommend placing all of your inspection gear in a plastic tote that can easily be moved between the office and the trunk of your car. By keeping everything in one place you will never forget to pack that one item you so desperately end up needing.

Happy Inspecting!

Advice given by Matthew Smith, Consultant in Turner Drake’s Counselling division and Manager of our St. John’s office. For more real estate counselling advice, you can reach him at or 1 (800) 567-3033.

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