Was brainstorming today with a buddy doing independednt home inspections on the side, while he was prepping a list of what to have with him. Here’s what we came up with so far. Any addtions if you were to build a kit or list of what to have?
Briefcase <!—-><!—-> <!—->
Checklist<!—-><!—->
Clipboard <!—-><!—->
Pen/pencil <!—-><!—->
Rag/hand wipes/disposable gloves/shoe covers <!—-> <!—->
Digital camera<!—-><!—->
Flash light <!—-><!—->
Mirror<!—-><!—->
10 in 1 screw driver <!—-><!—->
Multi meter/gfic/arc test<!—-><!—->
Lead and radon test, gas detector<!—-> <!—->
Awl <!—-><!—->
Test tubes/jars for samples (I.e. asbestos, mold) <!—-><!—->
Tape measure <!—-><!—->
Extension ladder, step ladder <!—-><!—->
Water sample test <!—-><!—->
Moisture meter<!—-><!—->
Smoke canisters/tissue paper/bee keepers’ thing -something for draft detection <!—-> <!—->
Lighting more than a maglite–trouble light/work light/cord<!—-><!—->
IR thermostat and or camera
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wasp spray and/or dog repellant
Tyvek suit or coveralls for crawl space inspection
Greg
Edited 2/12/2009 3:12 pm ET by GregGibson
cordless screwdriver
leatherman
dust masks
tape recorder
Disposable overalls for going into crawlspaces/sumps; or for burrowing in loose fill attic insulation.
Cheap laser pointer
Digital level might be nice, too.
Binoculars, the inspectors around here never climb up on roofs. They use binoculars to look at the roof and chimney.
a brain
Get one of those hand held devices that detects voltage (potential) on one end and amperage on the other. Use it to safely detect if that cut off wire in the attic is hot or not -- from a safe distance. All professional home inspectors I've encountered have one, as do I , just an amateur homeowner. Flashlights take up one hand. If in a tight area, you might wish to have one of the new LED lights that fit around the head. Dust masks, for sure, as previously mentioned.
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