- 01
Count panes by elevation and separate exterior glass, interior glass, doors, partitions, frames, sills, skylights, and specialty units. Note tint, applied film, decals, screens, security devices, failed seals, scratches, chips, and hard-water deposits before bids are requested.
- 02
Match hand tools, water-fed poles, lifts, ladders, anchors, or other access equipment to each elevation and obstruction. Ask the bidder to explain water quality, spot treatment, frame cleaning, edge detailing, and the test procedure for uncertain glass or coatings.
- 03
Coordinate entrances, desks, displays, alarms, landscaping, parked vehicles, and pedestrian routes before work begins. Define drop zones, floor protection, lift boundaries, alternate access, tenant notices, and the person authorized to release each area after inspection.
- 04
Review representative glass from the agreed distance and lighting direction, then inspect frames, edges, drips, and adjacent finishes. Separate cleaning defects from scratches, seal failure, etched mineral deposits, fabrication debris, or damage that was documented before production.