HAUSE / WATER + HOME
Make the handover useful after installation
An installation record should help the next service visit.
Agree the deliverables
Before work, ask which manuals, invoices, permits, inspection records and commissioning documents will be supplied. Identify who explains normal operation and who answers questions after completion.
Record the equipment
Keep the exact model, serial number, installation date and installer details. Save the manufacturer maintenance instructions and actual warranty documents. Do not substitute a generic annual checklist for requirements specific to the installed model.
Close the open items
Use a written list for outstanding inspection, restoration, documentation or adjustments. Confirm responsibility and timing directly with the contractor. A completed intake form or a planning worksheet is not evidence that the installation was commissioned or approved.