Standard
The standard our surveys follow
Every Envision survey follows the RPC standard. This page explains what the standard covers and how our CRCA Techs apply it on every visit.
Preserving Properties. Preventing Problems.
The RPC standard is a published method for documenting the condition of a rental property. Our surveys follow it so scope does not drift between visits, properties, or Techs — the same defect is observed, graded, and photographed the same way, home to home and cycle to cycle.
The survey is visual and non-invasive. It is not a licensed home inspection for a sale, a code inspection, or a structural, engineering, pest, or environmental assessment. We do not move furniture, open walls, or test systems beyond visual observation.
Scope
What our Techs cover
- Exterior and water management: roof, flashing, gutters, downspouts, grading, siding, and sealants.
- Safety: smoke and CO detectors, GFCI in wet areas, and egress.
- Mechanical and utility: HVAC, plumbing, water heater, leaks, and corrosion.
- Interior: walls, floors, finishes, moisture and staining, and fixtures.
Grading
Now, Soon, and Monitor
Every finding in our reports carries a Now, Soon, or Monitor grade. Now means address it promptly: life safety or active damage. Soon means plan and budget. Monitor means track it over time. Reports are delivered within 48 hours of the survey, and each carries an RPC report number.
Credential
CRCA Techs
Our field work is performed by Techs who hold the CRCA credential and are trained in the RPC standard. CRCA is a credential from NRPS Institute, not a license. It includes a background check at certification and at every renewal. The credential is what keeps the method consistent no matter who is on site.
When a finding is repaired, the work can be documented by a CRMV-credentialed vendor — before, during, and after photos, including what sits under the tile or drywall before it is covered.
Affiliation disclosure: the RPC standard is published by NRPS Institute, which was founded by Envision’s founder. Envision Property Services is the provider whose surveys follow the standard.