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Move-In Inspection

A documented, timestamped condition report before you unpack protects your security deposit by proving what existed before you moved in. NorTech connects you with an inspector for a room-by-room check with photos, delivered as a written report.

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Move-in inspections across the Bay Area

Pre-existing scuffs, worn fixtures, or a stain that was already there become disputes without documentation. NorTech connects you with an inspector who checks every room, notes appliance and fixture condition, gives a systems overview of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, and delivers a written, timestamped report with photos — evidence you can point to if a move-out dispute ever comes up.

Why timing matters for this inspection

The value of a move-in inspection depends entirely on it happening before you've had a chance to cause any wear yourself — scheduling it for your very first day, before furniture arrives, gives the clearest possible baseline record.

What to do with the report during your lease

Keeping the report somewhere accessible — not buried in an inbox — means it's actually useful when a move-out dispute comes up months or years later. Some renters also share a copy with the landlord upfront so both sides start from the same documented baseline.

When to book move-in inspection

You're moving into a rental and want deposit protection from day one
The unit has visible wear you want documented before it's attributed to you
Your lease requires or recommends a move-in condition report
You want a timestamped record independent of the landlord's own walkthrough
You're moving into a property you'll eventually need to prove you left in good condition
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Frequently asked

Move-In Inspection — common questions

As close to move-in as possible, ideally before you've settled in and potentially caused any wear yourself.

No — this is an independent record in addition to any landlord walkthrough, giving you your own timestamped documentation.

Yes — a 30-day report accuracy guarantee backs the findings.

NorTech uses flat-rate pricing, so you see the full price before booking.

Yes — keep it until you move out; it's most useful as a comparison point against a future move-out inspection.

Yes — appliance and fixture presence and condition is part of the scope.

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