The term “inspection” generally refers to the activity of checking work in place, North Shore Contractor Management follows a pre-established checklist that is based on the product specifications. quality of install or modifications of material to supply the intent discussed prior to work being done. Having a professional eye, understanding exactly what the client wants and documenting the issues prior to completing saves the contractor problems, saves you headaches and makes reaching the goal a much smoother ride to the finish line

As a preliminary, I want to emphasize an essential principle of quality management: “the sooner we eliminate errors, the better”.

That’s why checking quality only at the end of production is very risky. But you don’t have to wait until everything is done…

Pre-Installation Inspection

“Garbage in, garbage out”

Cheaper products can turn into good choices. Expensive products sometimes have specific directions or tools needed to install, mail order material can have multiple issues from color imperfections, also European sizing issues and sometimes delivered products are missing pieces. To decrease quality risks, all material needs to be inspected prior to install. Some samples (tile, wood grain finishes) can be taken randomly and checked visually. Also, the buyer should clearly define what "flaws" are acceptable, before the client has issues with any material. North Shore handles all of this side by side with you. 

“in-line” or “in-process” inspection

Typically, in an in-line inspection, the first of work in place is when you see the most problems occur. Outlets are in the wrong locations, the layout you wanted doesn't seem to work now, damage happened during the install and we need to replace or fix it or sometimes the install is just wrong and needs to stop before its no turning back. If issues are documented at this stage, the contractors can make changes or adjustments to make sure everything is A+. 

“The Final Walk-Through”

This is the most important inspection. Once completed and turned over to the contractors to complete all items are agreed to and the final product vision has been established

The conformity of the material is checked against a list of criteria established by you the homeowner (product quantity, workmanship, function, safety, install).

As a result, the results of final inspections are truly final. And some clients assume that the contractor should “guarantee” the quality of the whole order quantity, The contractor want to get the material, install the material and get paid and onto the next project. Fortunately we have these inspections to make sure the guarantee is guaranteed and everyone is on the same page.

This walk through allow the client to make changes at little or no cost, so before we grout the tile, paint those walls or want different hardware on the cabinets this Final Inspection lets you do it without issue.

These inspections can be done side by side with the client at your convenience or North Shore Contractor Management offers a complete inspection checklist with marked up photos and contract documents for easier virtual communications.