In plain English
It means looking over the property closely to see what state it is in. The aim is to spot damage, faults, or repairs that may be needed.
In context
Here, it communicates that an initial careful examination of the problem is being reported or scheduled.
- Situation
- Setting up utilities and submitting maintenance, repair, and access requests
- What it communicates
- reports or schedules an initial examination of the problem.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not say what will be found or whether any repair will happen afterward.
Examples
“Before buying the cottage, they inspected the roof and walls for cracks and rot.”
“The landlord will inspect the kitchen ceiling tomorrow after the leak was reported.”