Detailed Inspections

When preparing for Owners visit it is important for the Area Manager to go do a full inspection of the home after it has been cleaned.
Here are some guidelines of what to look out for when performing a thorough property inspection:
The living room
Lights: Do all your lights work? Switch them on and off to double-check. Consider looking at the light fittings for loose cables and make note if you spot anything. Give all light switches a once-over with a cloth to remove residue or leftover prints.
Walls:The condition of your walls is important. If you’re renting, small ‘wear and tear‘-style cracks shouldn’t worry you, but note them down so you’re not hit with any surprise costs. Look along the bottom edging of your wall for any rising dampness.
Floorboards: While they’re a nice alternative to carpet, floorboards can easily show signs of wear and can be expensive to fix. Checks for creaks by walking over your floor, but also have a look to see if your floorboards have started to come up at the edges.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Sinks and plumbing:Checked your taps recently? It might seem harmless, but a dripping tap can add extra (unwanted) costs to your utility bills. If you have a dripping tap, it could be as simple as replacing a washer. When you turn the taps on, listen for any strange sounds. It wouldn’t hurt to check under your sink for possible leaks.
Kitchen appliances and fittings:No one likes to clean their oven, but it’s a key spot that’ll be checked by your agent. Open your stove, run your finger over the range hood and give the stovetop a very thorough scrub. If there’s built-up grease around these areas, you’ll probably be told about it in your inspection report. If your microwave and fridge were included in your property, open them and check they’re clean.
Tiles and surfaces: It’s all about the shine when it comes to your next inspection. Clean away any residual debris and scrub hard. The same goes for your sink, mirror, shower and bathtub too.
The toilet: Do an extra check around the toilet and bin areas. It’ll give you an idea of how much love you’re giving that area (and what needs to be improved on!) Good opportunity to give your loo a clean.The cupboards Food residue and grime can be caught between the hinges of your cupboards and in the joins of shelves in your bathroom and kitchen. Give them a thorough look-over.
The Bedroom
Walls and floorboards:Just as you did in the living room, look at the state of your walls and floorboards. This will give you a good indication of how much love your bedroom needs. Consider giving them a little extra TLC where you can.
Windows and doors:Open your windows and doors and let the air in. Check the handles and locks on everything where appropriate. Sliding doors and windows can easily fall into disrepair.
General clean-up: Your landlord or property manager isn’t likely to poke around in your bedroom too much, but giving it a good once-over, throwing away any rubbish and wiping down exposed surfaces will go a long way to give a good impression during your routine inspection.
Your Property’s Exterior:
Cobwebs:Cobwebs can be a nuisance, but you must clear them ahead of your inspection. Sweep around the exterior of your property and clear any cobwebs away.
Entrance doors Are the locks and handles functioning properly? How’s the fly screen looking? Dust or wipe down the doors if they need it.Garage If your property comes with a garage, check the doors. Do they work properly? Ensure the whole space is kept relatively clean and well-organised.
Gates and garden: If your property has gates or a garden, look over them as well. Make sure your lawn is watered and that any weeds are removed.
Pool:Check that the pool is clean and clear of all debris (Floating leaves and seeds) or anything that is at the bottom of the pool. Use the pool net to skim the top of the pool to get rid of any debris. If the pool is in bad shape call in the pool maintance people to service the pool. Make sure any pool toys or floaties are put away in provided bins or cupboards or placed neatly to the side of the pool.
Scheduling Additional Cleanings
After the inspection you may feel that the cleaners need to come back in to work on certain areas or perform a deep cleaning. This could also include carpets, outdoor furniture and pillows. Speak to the Cleaner who services the home or any ouside companies who may need to come clean/ steam.
If you see any insects or infestations, now would be a good time to schedule a company to come out and take care of that too.