Storm & Emergency Checks
Post-storm checks & emergency attendance when you need fast eyes on the ground. We visit the property, make immediate safety observations, check power to essential systems (fridges/freezers, pool pumps, alarms/CCTV, access gates) and deliver timestamped photo/video evidence; so you know what happened, what’s safe and what to do next.
“Cameras observe. Alarms alert. We act !”
“Tech can’t reset a tripped switch. We can!”
Away or busy after heavy rain or severe weather? We’ll attend, inspect report & make-safe. If a trip or outage is the culprit, we’ll restore basics where safe; if repairs are needed beyond our scope, we’ll inform you & document everything for your insurer & coordinate licensed trades so things move quickly. This will minimise on-going damage and have your claim process sped up (in the event an insurance claim is required).
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When To Use This Service
If you are not within close proximity of your property & need some assistance with checking everything out, InspectCare provides this specialised service to offer you peace of mind & provide on the ground action.
- After severe weather: Storm, hail, heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, cyclone alerts.
- Power or alarm events: Suspected tripped switchboard, alarms triggered, systems offline.
- You’re away or time-poor: Interstate/overseas, FIFO, late at work or managing the property remotely.
- Tenants/landlords/agents/hosts/businesses: Needing a quick, independent status update &/or a damage check & report for an insurance claim.
Service area: Brisbane & Gold Coast. Sunshine Coast by request only.
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Timestamped photos & plain-English report (subject to availability & safe access).
What We Do In A Post-Storm / Emergency Check
Exterior damage sweep: Look for broken fences, smashed glass, fallen branches, contaminated pool, roof or gutter issues (visual from ground & drone) & obvious impact points.
Water ingress & damp: Identify signs of leaks, flooding, pooling water & early mould risk; promote ventilation where appropriate.
Power & essential systems: Verify active power & check that fridges/freezers, pool pumps/filters, alarms/CCTV, access gates/door motors are running.
Silent failures caught: Identify tripped switchboards and, where safe & appropriate, attempt a basic reset to restore essentials appliances/systems.
Safety cues: Note visible electrical hazards, unstable debris, loose sheets/fencing & block off unsafe areas until a professional arranged by your insurer attends.
Make-safe coordination: Temporarily secure entry points (locks/windows) and coordinate licensed trades for tarping, glazing, electrical or plumbing as required.
Evidence package: Capture timestamped photos/videos (including street/context shots if relevant), plus plain-English notes.
Minor tidy for access: Clear small debris from entry paths where safe so you (or tradies) can get in.
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Power Trips & “Invisible” Damage (why this matters)
Not all damage is obvious. A tripped switch can quietly shut down:
- Fridges & freezers -> spoiled food, odours, mould growth.
- Pool pumps/filters -> green pools, pump strain/failure.
- Alarms/CCTV & auto-gates -> inactive security & access issues. We specialise in detecting & documenting these silent failures fast. Restoring where safe or escalating to licensed trades, so small problems don’t become expensive ones.
You will be surprised how many switches trip due to rain events or a random overload event. This is a silent killer as you won’t know its actually happened until after the fact & the damage is already done. If you’re away, we can check this for you during this emergency attendance service or our routine ‘Home Check-In’ service.
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How It Works
1. Brief us: Property address, access instructions, recent event, your priorities (e.g. check fridge power, pool running etc).
2. We attend safely: Visual inspection + essential checks; we follow building rules & never enter hazardous zones.
3. Immediate update: Quick message with headline findings, key photos direct to your phone (WhatsApp, SMS or Telegram).
4. Evidence pack: Same-day / next-business-day photo/video set & plain English report (timing depends on access/time of day).
5. Next steps: On request, we can coordinate licensed trades, supervise works & send follow-up photos on completion (this is an add-on service).
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Who We Help
The following parties might need quick reassurance (or action), peace of mind &/or photo documentation for claim support.
- Homeowners & absent owners.
- Absent tenants & landlords/agents.
- Airbnb hosts & holiday home property owners.
- Business owners.
- NDIS/SDA participants & providers.
What You Receive Every Visit
- Timestamped photos/video
- Clear notes
- Action list (restore, isolate, escalate or monitor)
- Delivery via email / WhatsApp / Telegram
Important Limits (Safety & Compliance)
- Safety first: We don’t enter areas deemed unsafe (live wires, structural collapse, active floodwaters, severe winds) until appropriate authorities or licensed trades say it’s safe. When we arrive on site, we can assess the situation at the scene & update you on what next steps are.
- Visual & non-invasive: We don’t climb roofs, remove sheeting or perform structural repairs.
- No licensed work: We don’t carry out electrical, gas or plumbing repairs; we coordinate licensed trades on your behalf to have your property back to normal.
- Make-safe: Light temporary measures only (locks/closures, path clearance); tarping/boarding (if make-safe is deemed to be dangerous i.e. heights involved; we will liaise with qualified contractors)
- Access & rules: Access is subject to owner/property manager approval & building/strata policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes; you can arrange immediate make-safe works (e.g., securing openings, stopping leaks, isolating power) without waiting for an assessor. Take clear photos/video, keep receipts, and contact your insurer as soon as possible. Avoid non-urgent permanent repairs until they approve, and don’t discard damaged items unless there’s a health risk. (Policies differ—always check your PDS and follow your insurer’s instructions.)
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Secure openings: board/cover broken windows or doors; arrange emergency tarping by a roofer.
Stop further water damage: isolate the water source, mop/extract pooled water; ventilate where appropriate.
Isolate obvious electrical risks: switch off affected circuits; don’t touch wet switchboards—call a licensed electrician.
Prevent secondary loss: protect contents from weather, move items off wet floors if safe.
Once the situation is assessed & confirmed to be a hazard/emergency; engage licensed trades or specialists as soon a possible.
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We Photograph/video everything before and after make-safe (close-ups + wide shots; include street/context if relevant).
We recommend you:
Keep receipts for any urgent works or essential replacements.
Notify your insurer early and get a claim/reference number; ask if they’ll organise trades for you.
Avoid non-urgent, permanent repairs until your insurer approves.
We will not don’t discard damaged items unless there’s a health risk. If we must; we will ensure to photograph them thoroughly first.
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If it’s safe and permitted, we can attempt a basic reset to restore essentials (e.g., fridge, pool). If it trips again or we suspect a fault, we’ll isolate and escalate to a licensed electrician.
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We make safe what we can and coordinate licensed trades for glazing, tarps, or repairs. We’ll document everything for your insurer. Due to its urgent nature, in the event of an emergency glass/roof repair, you are permitted to make-safe immediately before waiting days for an assessor to attend the site to approve make-safes.
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Attendance is subject to availability, conditions and safe access. Tell us your urgency and we’ll offer the earliest feasible option.
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We provide an evidence pack (photos/video/report) and, if you wish, collect quotes and supervise access. Insurers decide outcomes; our role is to make the facts clear.
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We can clear minor debris from entrance paths for safety. Larger clean-ups or tree work are arranged via specialist contractors.
Ready For A Rapid, Insurer-Ready Check?
Don’t wait for a green pool or spoiled fridge/freezer to tell you the power tripped. We’ll attend, document and make-safe so you can act fast with insurer-ready evidence to kick-start your claim with confidence. Best of all, you can rely on us even when you’re far away.
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