Earl walks the house the way you will on a work order: secure it, inspect outside and in, document everything, measure for the bid, then winterize.
01
Property Access & Security
Initial lock changes, and checking that every door and window can actually be secured before you leave.
02
Exterior Inspections
Spotting problems with trees, drainage, gutters, fascia, soffits, vines, and windows, and knowing which ones belong in a bid.
03
Roof Inspections
Recognizing damaged shingles, vents, chimney components, and likely leaks. Measuring for a repair or a replacement bid.
04
Interior Inspections
Evaluating floors, ceilings, walls, appliances, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. Identifying safety and health hazards.
05
Photo Documentation
Photographing each room, the fixtures, the damage, and the completed work so the client sees the property’s condition the way you did.
06
Personal Property vs. Debris
Telling belongings with potential value apart from trash, and why that distinction matters on a work order.
07
Measurements & Bidding
Using measurements and cost estimators, separating removal from replacement costs, and understanding client allowances versus work that needs bid approval.
08
Winterization
Equipment setup, draining the plumbing and fixtures, using RV antifreeze, then documenting and labeling the completed work.
