Pre-condition surveys of adjacent properties checklist
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Pre-condition surveys of adjacent properties provide a defensible record of visible conditions before construction begins. This baseline property survey, also called a preconstruction condition survey or adjacent building documentation, focuses on photos, crack width measurements, and clear notes that help benchmark potential damage claims. The scope purposefully excludes structural assessment, calculations, and engineering opinions; it captures what is observable and measurable with simple tools. By following a consistent method—wide-to-close photography with a scale, crack comparators in millimetres, clear room-by-room indexing, and consent-backed access—you reduce disputes, protect relationships, and streamline insurance discussions. You will also implement disciplined data control: unique IDs, dated filenames, mapped locations, and digitally signed acknowledgments. Use this interactive checklist to plan access, document exteriors and permitted interiors, install non-invasive tell‑tale crack gauges where allowed, and compile a clean, shareable record. Tick each step, add comments where needed, and export your commentable report as PDF/Excel with a QR-secured link.
