Inspector types
Every kind of inspector, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Residential rentals
Move-in inspections
pre-move-in condition inspections · move-in walkthroughs with photos and video · move-in inspection reports
For: a new tenant wants proof of condition before moving in, a landlord wants documentation before handing over keys, avoiding later disputes over damage that was already there
Move-out inspections
move-out condition inspections · move-out walkthroughs · before-and-after comparison reports
For: a tenant preparing to move out, a landlord documenting condition at lease end, comparing move-in and move-out condition side by side
Security deposit documentation
deposit-dispute documentation · dated photo and video reports · independent condition evidence
For: a tenant worried about getting their deposit back, a landlord wanting a clean, defensible paper trail, preparing for a possible deposit dispute
Condition reports
detailed written condition reports · room-by-room photo inventories · normal wear-and-tear assessments
For: a clear, neutral record of a property's condition, telling normal wear and tear apart from damage, a third-party record neither side wrote themselves
Landlord-ordered inspections
landlord-requested move-in/move-out inspections · routine periodic inspections · pre-listing condition checks
For: a landlord protecting a property between tenants, a property manager standardizing inspections across units
Tenant-ordered inspections
tenant-requested move-in inspections · tenant-requested move-out inspections · independent third-party verification
For: a renter wanting proof of condition before signing a lease, a renter protecting their own security deposit
Commercial & short-term
Commercial lease inspections
commercial space condition inspections · retail and office turnover inspections · lease-start and lease-end documentation
For: a business tenant signing or ending a commercial lease, a commercial landlord documenting space condition
Airbnb & short-term rental turnover
short-term rental turnover inspections · guest damage documentation · between-booking condition checks
For: a host documenting condition between guests, disputing a guest damage claim fairly