TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

What Are Tools & Equipment Used for Different Work Orders?

Property preservation companies know that having the right tools is one of the most essential aspects to finish any property preservation work order job properly. The company focuses on keeping inside and outside of the property in a suitable condition by repairing the damages. Property preservation business is all about preserving the property from any internal or external issues, repairing the damages, and maintaining the authenticity of the property. To perform any work orders efficiently, one needs to know the precise tools used for the right work order.

Being a professional is one thing, but knowing the correct tool for a particular process is solely another matter, and an expert should have the precise knowledge of every means and how to use it.

Necessary tools for every work order:

1. Camera: Digital camera with date and time on the photos, 2 Sets of extra batteries, extra memory card
2. Cell phone
3. Laptop with internet
4. Drill machine: Cordless drill, corded drill, drill bits, and spare batteries
5. Flashlights: 2-3 flashlights, extra batteries
6. Extension cord: one 100′, two 50′, or 25′
7. Saws: Skill saw, reciprocating saw, chainsaw
8. Screwdrivers
9. Hammer: Sledgehammer, claw hammer
10. Rakes
11. Generator (size:3250 KW)
12. Air compressor (size: C2002 wk)
13. Pressure test kit
14. Trailer for debris removal
15. Shop-vac
16. Ceiling fan duster
17. foldable ladder
18. GPS with a car charging cord

Tools and equipment for property preservation inspection:

1. Testers: Electrical testers, AFCI/GFCI tester, Carbon monoxide tester, humidity tester
2. Voltage indicator
3. Flashlights
4. Half-face and full-face respirators
5. Detector: Voltage detector, combustible gas detector
6. Moisture meters
7. Continuous radon monitors
8. Cameras: Infrared (IR) camera, digital camera, snake camera
9. Telescoping magnets
10. Telescoping adjustable mirrors 
11. Compass 
12. Clothing: Safety glasses, electrical gloves, roof boots, kneepads, Shoe covers
13. Toolkits: Power screwdriver, power drill, tool vest, Knife, and multi-tool, screwdrivers, measuring tape, Binoculars
14. Ladders: Telescoping ladders, articulating ladders
15. Thermometer
16. Extra batteries and light bulbs
17. A computer and home inspection software
18. Stationery: Pen, notebook, and Scale

Tools and equipment for winterization:

1. RV antifreeze: 2-3 gallons 
2. Shut-off valves: 1/2″ & 3/4″ 
3. Caps: 1/2″ & 3/4″ 
4. Plug: 1/2″ & 3/4″ 
5. Wrenches: Pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches
6. Specialty pressure test gauge
7. Zip ties
8. Black markers: 2
9. 1-2 rolls of duct tape
10. Air compressor: 25-50′ length and 3/8″ diameter hose
11. Garden hose: 25′ 

Tools and equipment for lawn maintenance:

1. Shears: Pruning shears and hedge Shears
2. lawn mower
3. weed eater
4. Pole pruner
5. brooms
6. leaf blower
7. shovel 
8. hedge trimmer
9. gloves
10. rake

Tools and equipment for maid service:

1. Mop
2. Water container
3. Shop-vac
4. Duster
5. Paper towels
6. Regular vacuum
7. Pine-sol
8. Oven cleaner
9. Glass cleaner

Tools and equipment for debris removal:

1. Flat shovel: Large
2. Equipment’s for dusting: Brooms, dustpans,
3. Dump trailer or dumpster
4. For personal wear: Gloves, dust masks (25-100 pack)
5. Ratchet straps: 16′
6. Hammer: Mini-sledge hammer
7. Garbage bags: 2 boxes 
8. Garbage cans: 2-4 heavy-duty 

RPR Service is a property preservation work order processing and updating company, specialized in analyzing the photos, preparing PCR, and submission of the most relevant bids with the full documentation for the damages incurred at the property.