Checking plumbing and electric when the utilities are shut off?

[Zachary Sexton]

I’m working with a distressed seller that is trying to avoid missing a payment on the mortgage. As far as I can tell they are not in foreclosure yet, but they’ve had their utilities shut off due to nonpayment.

Do y’all know of any way to check if the electric and plumbing is in good condition when the utilities are shut off?