Tools You Need to Find Structural Damage

Phoenix Business Group
Consumer Advocacy Services

Tools You Need to Find Structural Damage

To locate earthquake structural damage, we suggest the following tool kit as the minimum. There are four essential tools you or your architect, contractor or engineer must have to complete an adequate inspection.

A four-foot level - We have found that shorter levels are too short to pick up deviations from plumb or level on a stuccoed, carpeted or tiled surface. Larger levels may not fit in attic spaces or window framing. The four-foot level seems to be the best compromise between the need to fit in small window and attic spaces and the need to find large deviations from plumb or level.
A flashlight - This is needed to inspect the fireplace, the attic and any crawl spaces.
A crawl suit and mask - These are needed for the attic and crawl space, which are very dusty or muddy. We also suggest knee pads for the attic.
A ladder - Access is needed to the roof and attic crawl space.

These tools can be purchased for under $100.00 if you don't have them.

Other useful tools may include a pocket knife, a wire brush, a string or chalk line, a camera, a notepad, a tape measure, a water level and a carpenter's square.

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