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1. Confirm readiness
Check utilities, access, property information, selected package, provided drawings and the tools authorised for the job.
Inspection methodology
How DPM Plans, Checks and Records a Home Inspection
A reliable inspection method makes the work traceable from the booked scope to the homeowner's next decision.
Evidence-led guidanceTraceable next stepsClear professional limits
In simple terms
A reliable inspection method makes the work traceable from the booked scope to the homeowner's next decision.
DPM's inspection methodology is the controlled sequence used to prepare the site, assign scope, perform authorised checks, capture evidence, reconcile team coverage and communicate the current observable condition.
What we do consistently
The six-part inspection method
The sequence protects both coverage and clarity. It also stops a checklist from being treated as permission for work outside the booked scope or inspector's competence.
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2. Assign ownership
The Site PIC assigns categories or zones so each part of the confirmed scope has a named owner.
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3. Follow a consistent sweep
Inspectors work item by item in a sequence suited to the home, safety conditions and any monitored tests.
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4. Capture evidence at source
The record identifies the location, observable condition, method where relevant and any limit encountered.
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5. Reconcile as a team
Completed checks, unchecked areas and important findings are reviewed before leaving the site.
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6. Explain and close
The homeowner receives a clear explanation of key findings, limitations, priority actions and expected next steps.
How it works
How an observation becomes usable evidence
Locate
Identify the property area, room, surface, fitting or system involved.
Observe
Describe the visible or measured condition without guessing at a concealed cause.
Support
Capture a useful overview, detail image, reading or comparison when authorised and relevant.
State the limit
Record access, test and method limitations so an unchecked item is never read as a pass.
What this helps you decide
Method controls used across the field workflow
- Know how the visit is controlled
- Understand why some checks are conditional
- Read findings with their method and limitation in context
Evidence and boundaries
Method controls used across the field workflow
- Separate landed and high-rise inspection checklists
- Authorised methods and equipment matched to the assigned work
- Individual inspection records supporting one team summary
- Final walk and cross-check without replacing the original scope owner
- Escalation for urgent risks, ambiguous methods or work outside competence
Common questions
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Get Instant QuoteDoes DPM use the same checklist for every property?
No. DPM uses property-matched landed and high-rise references. Only applicable, accessible checks within the confirmed package are performed.
Why does each inspection area need an owner?
Named ownership helps prevent gaps and duplicate work. Cross-checking supports the scope owner but does not replace their responsibility.
Are inspectors allowed to perform every test named on a checklist?
No. The method, scope, equipment, site condition and competent person must support the test. Otherwise the limitation is recorded or the item is referred.
What happens when an area cannot be inspected?
The area or test limitation should be recorded. It is not marked as checked, passed or defect-free.
How are urgent concerns handled?
A concern that may create immediate safety or property risk is escalated promptly instead of waiting for the final report cycle.
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