Property Preservation Work
Tools and Equiptment needed for Preservation Work
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Hammer
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Screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips)
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Pliers (needle-nose and adjustable)
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Wrench set
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Utility knife
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Tape measure
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Level
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Crowbar
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Wire cutters
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Flashlight
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Drill and drill bits
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Saw (hand saw or circular saw)
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Nail gun (optional)
Miscellaneous
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Property preservation contract templates
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Digital camera or smartphone for documenting work
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Notepad and pen for taking notes
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
Vehicle and Transportation
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Work vehicle (truck or van) for transporting materials and tools
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Fuel
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GPS or maps for navigation
Materials
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Paint (interior and exterior)
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Brushes and rollers
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Caulk and caulking gun
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Sealant (for windows, doors, and roofs)
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Plywood (for boarding up windows if necessary)
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Nails, screws, and other fasteners
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Lumber (for repairs)
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Drywall and joint compound
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Insulation
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Plumbing supplies (pipes, fittings, etc.)
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Electrical supplies (wiring, outlets, switches)
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HVAC supplies (filters, duct tape)
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Flooring materials (tiles, carpet, laminate)
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Locks and door hardware
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Tarps (for covering areas during repairs)
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Tarpaulin tape
Safety Equiptment
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Work gloves
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Safety goggles
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Dust mask
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Hard hat (if required)
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Steel-toe boots
Equiptment and materials for Exterior Repa
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Exterior siding materials (vinyl, wood, stucco, etc.)
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Roofing materials (shingles, flashing, tar paper)
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Gutters and downspouts
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Exterior paint and primer
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Concrete and masonry repair materials (concrete mix, mortar, caulking)
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Pressure washer for cleaning exterior surfaces
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Lawn mower and landscaping tools for maintaining the lawn and yard
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Pruning shears and hedge trimmers for trimming bushes and trees
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Weed trimmer for edging and weed control