Grangeville Acreage Fixer Field Checklist

Arrival and safety

Confirm authorization and protect the people at the visit before evaluating the property.

Showing access and occupancy status confirmedDo not enter without authorized access or ignore signs of occupancy.

A contact knows the address and expected finish timeKeep a charged phone accessible and avoid entering an area that feels unsafe.

Street address and property entrance match the source recordPhotograph the address marker without including people or private documents.

Immediate hazards screened before walking the siteStop for unstable surfaces, animals, exposed wiring, standing water, chemical odors, or unsafe structures.

Exterior and site

Capture visible scope without treating a walkthrough as an inspection.

Rooflines, gutters, drainage, and visible water paths photographedStay on the ground; roof access belongs to a qualified inspector.

Exterior walls, foundation perimeter, windows, and doors reviewedRecord visible movement, gaps, staining, rot, or damage without diagnosing the cause.

Driveway, parking, fencing, gates, and site access documentedNote repair access for dumpsters, trades, and equipment.

Vegetation, grading, debris, and exterior cleanup scope photographedSeparate cosmetic cleanup from drainage, tree, retaining-wall, or environmental work.

Interior and systems

Record what is visible, what operates, and what remains unknown.

Every accessible room photographed in a consistent sequenceInclude ceilings, floors, walls, windows, closets, and transitions between rooms.

Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, fixtures, and appliances documentedRecord missing or visibly damaged components; do not assume hidden plumbing condition.

Electrical panel, water heater, HVAC, plumbing access, and utility locations photographedDo not open, energize, operate, or disturb unsafe equipment.

Visible staining, moisture indicators, odors, and ventilation concerns notedDo not disturb suspected mold, asbestos, lead paint, or other hazardous material.

Scope and evidence

Turn observations into questions and quote requests—not unsupported conclusions.

Repair observations separated into safety, systems, envelope, and finishesUse neutral language such as “visible damage” until a qualified professional identifies cause and remedy.

Needed measurements and quantities recordedCapture approximate flooring, paint, cabinet, counter, fencing, and exterior-work quantities where access permits.

Concealed, inaccessible, or unverified areas listed explicitlyAn unseen component remains unknown; it does not become assumed-good condition.

Items needing inspections or written trade bids identifiedFlag structural, roof, pest, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sewer/septic, pool, and environmental specialists as applicable.

Grangeville property questions

Resolve the acreage, manufactured-home, rural utility, conversion, and old-pool issues that can materially change this screen.

HUD labels, data plate, title status, and foundation evidence requestedDocument what is available; foundation and financing eligibility require professional verification.

3.4 advertised acres versus 2.74 calculated acres flagged for reconciliationLook for visible markers and access, but rely on title, parcel records, or survey evidence for boundaries.

Well and septic locations, visible components, and service records requestedProduction, water quality, septic condition, setbacks, and replacement area require qualified testing.

Enclosed patio, converted garage, decks, sheds, and outbuildings documentedAsk for permits and legal-use evidence; visible construction does not establish legality.

Old pool, fencing, equipment, drainage, and access photographedObtain separate repair and permitted removal/decommissioning paths.

Field notes

What changed after seeing it?

Record observations, missing access, people to call, quote requests, and deal-changing facts.

Do not enter lockbox codes, alarm codes, financial account information, occupant details, or other sensitive personal information.

19151 Grangeville Boulevard

A record of observations—not an inspection.