Q: What is a Home Inventory?

A: Ocala Home Inventory creates a detailed list of your personal property located in your home for the purpose of providing proof of ownership in the case of a loss. We cover everything in your home to include furniture, furnishings, linens, clothing, jewelry, electronics, collections, and brick-a-brack. A home inventory is extremely important for insurance purposes. After a loss, it's the first thing your insurance adjuster will ask for. If you didn't have a current inventory of your personal property, you would be asked to create one. This is not very easy after everything is gone. When you make an insurance claim for damaged, lost, or stolen property, your insurance company will require you to list details such as quantity, description, make, model, serial numbers, estimated value etc. . If you forget some items or fail to provide an acceptable description of others, you may not receive full compensation for your losses.

Q: How long does the inventory take?

A: Photographing and the physical inventory will usually take 3-4 hours. We ask that you be present during the inventory and you can be involved as little or as much as you would like. We may ask you for estimated values or to get more detailed information that may impact the item’s sentimental or actual value. 

Q: Do you appraise my property?

A: No, we are not professional appraisers or insurance experts. We provide professional documentation of contents only. Our inventories are normally detailed enough that you may get an appraisal with the photos and description we provide.

Q: Will my insurance go up if the company knows what I own?

A: No, we do not share information with anyone. We release our reports directly to you. Once you know what you own, you can decide if you are properly insured.

Q: Can’t I just do this myself?

A: Yes you can. Of course, there are advantages to having a professional third party source complete your home inventory. 1) We are comfortable with the inventory process and are less likely to miss important details that can reduce your claim. 2) Our reports are completed in a format preferred by insurance companies to avoid delays or complications. If you would like to attempt this on your own we understand. The most important thing is that you do it correctly and accurately. If you decide to have it done professionally, please call us at The Locksmith Company to set up your appointment. Call 24hrs, we are always "open".  352-653-5836

Q: Are there any extra or hidden charges?

A: No! You will receive a written quote before we start your inventory. You will only pay for services we agree to. There will never be "add on" fees or charges unless you decide to add services to your written quote. In short, you pay what you are quoted. 

Q. How do I know my information is secure?

A: Ocala Home Inventory is a premium service offered by The Locksmith Company.

1) Accountability and Integrity: You will deal directly with the Owner of the company from start to finish. Edward Tolp is a Certified Locksmith and a former Military Police SWAT Team Instructor. He specializes in Home Security.

2) Our Process: Ocala Home Inventory was designed with confidentiality and data security in mind. Your name and address are never entered into our working "field" computers. Your personal information is entered as our final step just prior to the working inventory being cleared from the computer. Any and all handwritten materials are immediately shredded. Two printed copies of your inventory will be made, you receive both copies. Your inventory is stored on a CD or DVD. Only (1) copy will be made and you receive this copy. You may elect to have us backup your inventory on CD or DVD as an option. This disk will be stored in a fire safe labeled with only your driver license number.

Q: How long until I have the final copy?

A: Usually about 1 week is necessary to compile, organize, finalize and deliver your inventory.

Q: Do I have to "prepare" my house prior to the inventory?

A: No. Nothing special is required on your part. We are asked frequently if the house has to be "cleaned" prior to the inventory. At Ocala Home Inventory we understand that people have busy work schedules and other priorities that make a "showroom home" impossible. We just need room to walk through the home and areas to be inventoried.

Q: How do I get a home inventory?

A: Call us 24hrs at The Locksmith Company 352-653-5836  We are always "open."

      You can also e-mail us from our contact page.     

Disclaimer: Ocala Home Inventory does not have certified appraisers. We rely on your estimated values. I can't represent you as to the value of an item or total value of your report. Receipts and appraisals can help you in that regard. Our assistance will be in the documentation of contents only.