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How to Review a Property Inspection Without Losing the Original Record

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What happens when an inspection has been submitted, but someone needs to check it before the report is issued? It might be the same person who carried out the inspection. It might be somebody else carrying out a quality check. Either way, there is an important distinction between reviewing an inspection and changing the original record. A good review process …

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What happens when I’m offline in a signal dead-zone?

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If you’re choosing property inspection software, ask a simple question: What happens when I’m offline in a signal dead-zone? It is easy to overlook when you’re testing software in an office with a good internet connection. It matters rather more when you’re standing in a property and your phone suddenly has no signal. Why offline working matters Mobile coverage in …

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How to Reuse Previous Property Inspection Information

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A repeat property inspection doesn’t always need to start with a blank survey. If the same property has been inspected before, the previous inspection may contain information that is useful to the person carrying out the next one. Some inspections are carried out once for a particular purpose. Others are designed to be repeated, where knowing what happened last time …

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How to Build a Property Inspection Template

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A property inspection template gives you a repeatable way of carrying out an inspection. It defines the sections, questions, responses and evidence you want to capture. It can guide the surveyor through the property, help keep inspections consistent and provide the information that eventually becomes the report. The important thing is that you aren’t locked into somebody else’s idea of …

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Legionnaires Disease Risk Assessment Checklist

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Looking for a property inspection app to help you streamline your ‘Legionnaires Disease Risk Assessment Checklist’ ‘and written report process? When you set up a job in the Brightchecker system you can use prebuilt survey templates to do just that! What is a Legionnaires Disease Risk Assessment Legionnaires Disease is a serious and potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by …

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The Benefits of Home Inspection Software

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Imagine being able to conduct thorough home inspections with ease, accuracy, and speed. This is exactly what home inspection software brings to the table. In this article, we will explore the various benefits of using home inspection software and how it is revolutionizing the way inspections are conducted in the real estate industry. Understanding Home Inspection Software Before diving into …

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Meet the New Brightchecker V2.0 App

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You Asked. We Built It. You may have noticed that we’ve not been posting recently…but there’s a reason. For the last 18 months, we’ve been working behind the scenes on one of the biggest projects we’ve ever undertaken — the Brightchecker V2.0 app Rather than simply adding a few new features or giving the existing app a refresh, we decided …

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Solar Panel Maintenance Checklist

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Installing solar panels isn’t the end of your solar panel journey. Maintaining your solar panels is crucial for ensuring their long-term performance and maximizing their efficiency. This will extend their lifespan and ensure they continue to generate renewable energy for your home or business. In this ‘Solar Panels Maintenance’ article, we’ll explore: The reasons for routine maintenance of solar panels …

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What Colour Fire Extinguisher UK

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When it comes to fire safety, having the right equipment and having the right knowledge is critical. It can make the difference between a minor incident and a devastating disaster. One essential tool that plays a crucial role in fire prevention and control is the fire extinguisher. In the UK, fire extinguishers are color-coded. In this ‘How to use what …