Collect the technical handoff
- Affected-area map, source-repair information, and relevant moisture records.
- Materials removed or retained, with unresolved locations identified.
- Applicable specialist findings, trade status, and required inspections or post-work assessments.
Prepare the property for the agreed work
Confirm contents access, secured areas, utility arrangements, and where crews can stage materials. If another part of the building still needs drying or containment, identify it clearly rather than removing equipment to make room for reconstruction.
Agree on the reconstruction starting point
Review the repair scope, selections, permit responsibilities, and process for newly exposed damage. For occupied communities, coordinate resident notices and work boundaries with management. Have the contractor name the areas ready to proceed and the conditions that must be resolved before others start.