When discussing the various tools and technology we need to excel at our job, we’re frequently asked “What should I buy?” or “Where can I buy it?”
Below is a “shopping list” of virtually all the items you’ll need with an Amazon purchased link. These are intended as starting points and are not necessarily the best item or the best price. Prices were current at date of publication and will change from time-to-time. Good luck and good shopping!
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Aluminum Case | Reference Price $35 (purchase link) |
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Black Light Flashlite | Reference Price $23 (purchase link) |
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Caliper Set | Reference Price $28 (purchase link) |
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Digital Level & Angle Gauge | Reference Price $26 (purchase link) |
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Dust Mask | Reference Price $17 (purchase link) |
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Gloves | Reference Price $25 (purchase link) |
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GoPro Video Camera | Reference Price $320 (purchase link) |
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GoPro Head Strap | Reference Price $17 (purchase link) |
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GoPro Flash Card Reader | Reference Price $13 (purchase link) |
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Ladder: 15.5′ Telescoping | Reference Price $135 (purchase link) |
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Ladder: 22′ Multi-Purpose Extension | Reference Price $378 (purchase link) |
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Laser Measure | Reference Price $41 (purchase link) |
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Magnifier Loop | Reference Price $16 (purchase link) |
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Measuring Wheel | Reference Price $40 (purchase link) |
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Memory Card | Reference Price $17 (purchase link) |
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Moisture Meter | Reference Price $176 (purchase link) |
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Pitch & Slope Locator | Reference Price $12 (purchase link) |
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Pointer: Laser | Reference Price $21 (purchase link) |
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Pointer: Telescopic Hand | Reference Price $9 (purchase link) |
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Roof Boot | Reference Price $295 (purchase link) |
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Shingle Gauge | Reference Price $21 (purchase link) |
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Shingle Gauge: Panel & Membrane | Reference Price $43 (purchase link) |
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Shoe & Boot Cover | Reference Price $20 (purchase link) |
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Sidewalk Chalk | Reference Price $10 (purchase link) |
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Siding Removal Tool | Reference Price $7 (purchase link) |
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Smoke Pencil | Reference Price $60 (purchase link) |
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Snaking Inspection Camera/Microscope | Reference Price $117 (purchase link) |
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Tactical Flashlight | Reference Price $30 (purchase link) |
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Thermal Imager | Reference Price $295 (purchase link) |
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Thermal Leak Detector | Reference Price $21 (purchase link) |
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Thermometer & Humidity Sensor | Reference Price $16 (purchase link) |
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Tool Belt | Reference Price $35 (purchase link) |