Chapps Rental Inspector

Rental inspections go wrong when the report is vague: a scratch on a floor, a missing photograph or a disputed signature can turn a deposit into an argument. Chapps Rental Inspector is an app for recording the state of a rental property and producing a structured report on the spot. The company explains that Chapps stands for checking apps, and it, which says it was developed for and by real estate professionals, builds modular inspection software for several markets.

Recording an inspection

Using the app on a smartphone or tablet, an inspector records conditions, photos, comments, defects and damage in a few taps. The company says it supports routine rental inspections of every kind, including move-in, move-out, initial and renovation checks, as well as inventory reports. Damage can be documented in detail with photos that carry annotations.

Reports that carry weight

A professional report is generated automatically in a clear layout, with photos and signatures. The company argues that automation cuts human error and misunderstanding and builds trust between tenant and landlord, and it states that an inspection saves at least an hour per property. The next tenant's move-in check can be built on the previous move-out inspection, so work is not duplicated.

Working without a connection

The app works on site without 5G or wifi and syncs the data to the Rental Manager afterwards. Apps are available for Android and iOS, and the company has experience building both native and online inspection apps.

The back office

Every app comes with a cloud-based back office, called the Manager, from which inspections, assets and all recorded data can be managed, and work orders organised. It can be reached from anywhere with an internet connection.

Fit and customisation

The solution is modular and can be adjusted by the customer or set up with the company's help. Large organisations can ask for white labelling and customisation of the apps. A sister product, Building Inspector, applies the same approach to building inspections for compliance, maintenance and safety, with a customer's own checklists, defect and risk records, and an online portal to track issues and jobs. The company names real estate agents, property managers, asset managers and surveyors as its users, and offers a free trial.