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Vacant property inspections
Keep a clear record of an empty property’s visible condition.
- Accessible interior and exterior checks
- Visible damage, leaks and entry concerns
- Dated photographs and written findings
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. CLEAR EVIDENCE.
Your property.
A clearer picture.
Professional property visits and photographic reports. Helping agents and landlords stay informed, without stepping away from the office.
Arrange an inspection Explore our services ↓ Wakefield & the Five TownsScheduled. Documented. Reported.
PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
A closer look. A clear record.
A closer look. A clear record.
EVERY VISIT, DOCUMENTEDClear findings. Practical next steps.
Letting agents ✦ Managing agents ✦ Portfolio landlords ✦ Commercial property managers
01 / OUR SERVICES
A reliable pair of eyes.
When you need them.
One property or a growing portfolio.
Planned attendance, factual observations
and a report you can act on.
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Mid-tenancy condition inspections
Understand the condition of your property during a tenancy.
- Pre-arranged, authorised visits
- Visible maintenance concerns recorded
- Photographic evidence and PDF report
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Contractor attendance
On-site attendance when you cannot be there yourself.
- Up to one hour of attendance
- Authorised contractor access, where agreed
- Visit summary and relevant photographs
Provisional starting rates for standard local residential properties. Larger properties and extended visits quoted separately.
A CONSISTENT VIEW OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
Regular visits. One less thing to organise.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly inspection arrangements.
Discuss a regular schedule02 / A STRAIGHTFORWARD APPROACH
From instruction
to informed action.
Clear communication at every step.
Reports normally issued by the next working day.
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Instruct
Tell us the address, visit purpose and any specific concerns.
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Confirm
Agree the appointment, access authority and inspection scope.
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Attend
We record visible conditions and relevant photographs.
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Report
Receive a PDF with findings, evidence and recommended next steps.
03 / MORE THAN A CHECKLIST
The detail you need.
Clearly presented.
Every report brings observations, evidence and actions together in one practical record.
- Plain-English summary of findings
- Exterior and interior visual checklists
- Numbered photographs and location references
- Urgent, action and routine priorities
- Departure checks and client notification record
McPHAIL & SONS
ILLUSTRATIVE REPORT FORMATVACANT PROPERTY
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
AT A GLANCESUMMARYVisible findings
EVIDENCEDated photos
Clear actions for your property
Location → Observation → Recommended next step
URGENT Prompt client notification
ACTION Timely assessment or repair
ROUTINE Planned maintenance or record
04 / CLOSE TO YOUR PROPERTIES
Local service.
Across the Five Towns.
Covering Wakefield, Featherstone, Pontefract, Castleford,
Knottingley and Normanton.
WakefieldFeatherstonePontefractCastlefordKnottingleyNormanton
Scheduled appointments, subject to availability and agreed access.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY
Put your next visit
in the diary.
Tell us about your property and the visit you need. Send an enquiry below or email info@mcphailandsons.co.uk directly.
Non-invasive visual inspections of agreed, safely accessible areas. These visits are not building surveys, structural assessments or technical safety tests. No equipment or systems are tested or certified.