Routine Property Inspections
You can’t manage what you don’t monitor. A landlord in Lawrence found out the hard way when he finally visited his rental after two years and discovered the tenants had been running an unlicensed dog breeding operation. The damage was extensive, and the lack of documentation made the security deposit dispute a nightmare.
Our routine property inspections happen annually at minimum, with photo and video documentation of every room. We schedule these walkthroughs with tenants, giving proper notice as required by Indiana law, and we look at everything from smoke detectors to HVAC filters to the condition of flooring and walls.
These inspections catch problems early when they’re still cheap to fix. A small water stain under a sink gets addressed immediately instead of turning into rotted cabinetry. Clogged gutters get cleaned before they cause foundation issues. Missing caulk around a tub gets reapplied before water damage starts.
We also verify tenants are maintaining the property appropriately. Are they changing furnace filters? Is the yard being kept up? Are there unauthorized occupants or pets? Our inspections document current conditions and give us a baseline for security deposit accounting when they eventually move out.
Property owners receive remote owner video updates after each inspection. We walk through the property on camera, pointing out anything that needs attention and highlighting areas that look good. You can see your investment without making the drive, which matters if you’re managing properties from out of state or across Marion County.
The video format also helps with vendor management & oversight. When we need to get bids for repairs, contractors can review the footage and provide more accurate estimates. Less time spent scheduling preliminary visits means faster turnaround on necessary work.
We coordinate these inspections with our overall maintenance strategy. If we spot something during an inspection that needs contractor attention, we handle the entire process through our vendor network. Owners in Fishers and Carmel appreciate the proactive approach – we’re protecting their investment year-round, not just when something breaks.