HD Supply REAC Inspection Preparation Guide
This guide provides essential information for preparing for Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections, focusing on common deficiencies and solutions to ensure compliance and maintain property quality.
Short Notice & Preparation
REAC inspections, based on the NSPIRE model, now provide a shorter notice period (14 days instead of 120 days). This means properties must be consistently maintained to avoid point deductions and deficiency citations. HD Supply offers over 100,000 products and services to assist with faster turnaround times for inspections.
Key Preparation Tips:
- Every 12 Months: Identify work requiring contractors or special materials.
- Every 6 Months: Focus on electrical and tripping hazards.
- Every 3 Months: Check for plumbing problems and remove graffiti.
- Upon Notice of Inspection: Review property for deficiencies and contact HD Supply.
- Day of Inspection: Ensure grounds are maintained (mowed, litter picked up) and common areas are clean.
Common Deficiencies and Solutions
The guide details solutions for various property deficiencies, categorized by area:
Doors
- Deficiency: Damaged hardware/locks, damaged surface (paint, rust, glass).
- Solution: Offers a wide range of door hardware including locks (Shield Security®, Kwikset®), key blanks (Ilco®, Schlage®), door jambs, casings, and various types of slab doors (flush hardboard, raised 6-panel). Also includes screen doors, security doors, storm doors, screening, and accessories like spline, spline tools, and storm door handles.
Walls and Ceilings
- Deficiency: Paintwork issues, peeling/chipping paint, holes, crumbling concrete.
- Solution: Provides interior and exterior surface repair products including drywall patches (Wal-Board®), drywall repair sheets, drywall clips (Insta-Back®), spackling (DAP® DRYDex®, DAP® Fast 'N Final), texture sprays (Homax®), primers (PPG Paint™ Gripper®), and paints (PPG Paint™ MULTI-PRO™). Also offers concrete and wood repair solutions and graffiti removers.
Pest Control
- Deficiency: Insect infestation.
- Solution: Offers a variety of pest control products including foggers (Hot Shot®), ant and roach bait (Combat®, Spectracide®), mouse/insect sealant foam (DAP® Touch 'n Foam Mouse Shield™), and insect killer sprays (Hot Shot®, Enforcer®).
Air Quality
- Deficiency: Mold and/or mildew.
- Solution: Provides cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies such as mold disinfectants (Moldex®), mold and mildew removers (Zep Commercial®), and calcium, lime, and rust stain removers (Zep Commercial®). Also offers air filters and condensate pan treatments (Hydro-Balance®).
Electrical System
- Deficiency: Missing or non-working receptacles, GFCI outlets, or light switches.
- Solution: Offers wiring devices including GFCI receptacles (Maintenance Warehouse®, Commercial GFCI), toggle switches (Hubbell®), and wall plates/outlet covers (TayMac® Masque®).
Smoke Alarms
- Deficiency: Missing, inoperable, or tampered smoke alarms.
- Solution: Features new smoke and CO alarms with 10-year sealed batteries for reduced maintenance (BRK® First Alert®, Kidde®). Also includes a fire extinguisher (Kidde®).
Lighting
- Deficiency: Missing or broken bulbs.
- Solution: Recommends LED lighting for energy efficiency and longevity, offering various LED bulbs (Feit Electric®, Philips®) and LED tube replacements.
Kitchen Appliances
- Deficiency: Missing, damaged, or non-working refrigerators or ranges.
- Solution: Provides a selection of refrigerators (Frigidaire®, Whirlpool®, GE®, Hotpoint®) and ranges (Frigidaire®, Hotpoint®, GE®, Whirlpool®), including icemaker kits.
Bathroom
- Deficiency: Damaged or missing lavatory sinks, shower/tub issues, plumbing and leaking problems.
- Solution: Offers bathroom repair solutions including sinks (Seasons®), lavatory drains, traps, faucet water supply lines, tub spouts (Seasons®), showerheads (Seasons®), tub drain closures (Watco®), overflow plates, faucets (American Standard®, Delta®, Moen®, Symmons®), toilet fill valves, flappers, supply lines (Fluidmaster®), and toilet supply connectors (Maintenance Warehouse®).
Ordering Information
HD Supply offers three easy ways to order:
- Mobile App
- Phone: 1.877.610.6912
- Website: hdsupplysolutions.com