About this video:
The preliminary walk-through survey is the quintessential procedure for gaining an advantageous position in the inspection process right from the start. The preliminary walk-through is an informal initial survey of the entire property. To learn more, take the self-paced Commercial Property Inspection Walk-Through Online Course and earn your certificate upon completion. The purpose of the preliminary walk-through is to familiarize yourself with the subject property and to identify potential issues. We are looking for items related to:
- Hidden spaces
- Safety issues
- Moisture issues
- Access issues
- Plumb, level, square, and straight
Moisture stains are commonly found during the preliminary walk-through survey. Identifying these stains before ascending to the roof gives inspectors a better opportunity to pinpoint the source or origin point on the roof. This is a quick but purposeful procedure. Depending on the subject property size and complexity, it should not take more than 10-15 minutes.
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