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Pre-renovation baseline
Home Condition Inspection Before Renovation
Record the home before renovation changes the evidence.
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Clear purpose
Record the home before renovation changes the evidence.
Once demolition, deliveries and installation begin, it becomes harder to remember which crack, stain, chip or alignment concern was already present. DPM creates a dated, organised reference before the site changes.
Common homeowner concerns
What homeowners commonly ask us to check
The condition record is matched to the property and planned work. It documents accessible observable conditions and keeps limitations visible before alteration begins.
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Walls, ceilings, tiles and floors
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Doors, windows, cabinets and fittings
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Areas beside planned work zones
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Existing water-related signs
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Access restrictions and hidden areas
How it works
From uncertainty to a clearer decision
Define the work zones
Share the planned renovation areas, access routes and expected start date before work changes the site.
Record the baseline
DPM documents location, observable condition and useful context in the agreed accessible areas.
Preserve the comparison
Keep the record with the renovation documents so later concerns can be compared with the same location.
What you can decide after the inspection
A dated starting reference that supports planning, contractor communication and more precise comparison during or after renovation.
- What was observable before work began
- Which areas were inaccessible or already altered
- What later comparison can and cannot establish
Common questions
Before you arrange the inspection
Get a property-matched price first. Contact details are only requested after you choose an option.
Get Instant QuoteIs a phone photo album enough?
Photos help, but a usable baseline also needs clear location, observation and coverage. Otherwise a later reader may not know what the image proves.
Does this prove who caused later damage?
No. It preserves the observed starting condition. Responsibility may require contracts, chronology and other evidence.
Can occupied homes be inspected?
Often yes, subject to safe access. Furniture and stored items may create visible limitations that should be recorded.
Can the same record support post-renovation review?
Yes. A clear baseline can make later comparison more precise, provided the same locations and relevant conditions remain identifiable.
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