Visible repair needs
Review accessible areas, including kitchens, bathrooms, the basement, and the exterior. Note visible leaks, damage, and concerns with plumbing, electrical, or heating and cooling equipment.
Philadelphia renovation services
Construction Due Diligence in Philadelphia
Before you buy, we can walk through the property with you and discuss the renovation. We review the areas we can access, note visible repair needs, and identify what else must be checked before an estimate can be prepared.
Before committing
Find out what still needs to be checked
A walkthrough cannot reveal everything behind the walls or below the floors. It can help you list the proposed work and identify questions that need further investigation.
Your proposed renovation
Discuss the layout and materials you want, then identify work that may need drawings or a specialist’s assessment.
Work that still needs pricing
Separate work that can be described now from items that depend on further access, drawings, testing, or approval.
From Our Work
Look closely at the existing structure
Examples of opened interiors show why visible conditions and areas needing further investigation belong in the scope discussion.
What the review covers
What a contractor walkthrough covers
This is a contractor’s review of renovation work. It does not replace a home inspection, engineering report, zoning determination, or appraisal. If those questions affect the renovation, resolve them with the appropriate professional before finalizing the budget.
Related work
See our renovation projects
Browse photographs and descriptions of our renovation work.
Our work
Browse renovation projects and jobsite photographs.
View ProjectsInvestor renovations
See the work we do for flips, rentals, and larger renovations.
Investor ServicesFull gut renovations
For properties that need extensive demolition, new systems, and a rebuilt interior.
Full Gut RenovationsQuestions before you start
Questions about a pre-purchase walkthrough
Is this a formal home inspection?
No. The review focuses on proposed construction and visible conditions. Arrange a separate home inspection and any specialist evaluations your purchase requires.
Can you give me a fixed price after the walkthrough?
Not always. Some work may need drawings, material choices, or further access before it can be priced. A written estimate should explain those assumptions and any excluded work.
When should I contact you?
As early as possible in your inspection period. Include the deadline and available access times so we can confirm whether a review can be arranged.
Talk with Golden Brick
Tell us about the property
Send the address, listing photos, inspection deadline, and available times to visit. Describe the renovation you have in mind so we can prepare for the walkthrough.