Inspection
Pre-Building Inspection
Synonym for pre-construction inspection — a documented survey of existing conditions before building work begins.
What is a Pre-Building Inspection?
A pre-building inspection is another name for a pre-construction inspection. It documents the existing condition of a site before any building work begins, creating a baseline for damage-claim disputes.
Process
- Walk the site with a structured checklist
- Photograph every adjacent structure, utility, and feature
- Geo-tag and time-stamp every finding
- Generate a signed PDF report
- Distribute to owner, neighbours, insurer, and contractor
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