Inspection Summary
Concise condition assessment describing affected elevations, material types, and primary causes of damage, with observable facts separated from opinion.
A clear, consistent report reduces disputes, speeds insurance reviews, and documents compliance for permits. It creates a single factual source of condition, scope, and cost that contractors, owners, and insurers can rely on during estimates and claims.
Common users include property owners, roofing and siding contractors, insurance adjusters, and municipal permitting staff.
Use the report to create an auditable trail that supports payments, permits, and warranty records.
The named property owner or authorized property manager who verifies the reported condition, consents to repairs, and authorizes contractor access. The owner’s name must match legal title or management agreement to avoid payment or insurance disputes.
The licensed siding contractor or inspector who performed the evaluation, completed the report, and signs to attest the findings. The contractor should include license number, company name, and date to support permit and insurance processing.
Concise condition assessment describing affected elevations, material types, and primary causes of damage, with observable facts separated from opinion.
Dated, labeled photos or video clips that map to inspection notes and show representative damage and locations for permit or claim substantiation.
A line-item list of damaged components (panels, trim, flashing), quantities, and severity to support material ordering and cost estimates.
Step-by-step remedial tasks, access requirements, and any provisional measures required to prevent further damage before full repairs.
Breakdown of labor, materials, and subcontractor costs with unit pricing and total estimate to facilitate approvals and claims.
Local permit needs, building-code references, warranty coverage, and required inspections identified for the repair work.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Property Address | Required text field, validation for ZIP code |
| Photo Upload | Allow multiple image uploads, JPEG/PNG, 10 MB limit |
| Cost Estimate | Numeric field with currency formatting |
| Signature | Required signer field; date auto-filled on signature |
Use platforms that support PDF/Docx forms, mobile photo upload, and an audit trail to ensure evidentiary value.
Ensure chosen tools support eSignature legality under ESIGN/UETA and can retain audit logs and attachments for compliance.
Conduct and record inspection as soon as possible after damage discovery.
Notify the owner and insurer within 7–14 days where practical.
Submit report and photos to the insurer within 30 days to avoid delay.
File permits promptly where local code requires prior authorization for exterior repairs.
Begin emergency stabilization immediately; full repairs per agreed schedule.
Document condition, take photos, and complete the initial report.
Send report to owner, insurer, and permit office as required.
Owner or insurer approves estimate and authorizes repairs.
Contractor executes work and provides final sign-off and warranties.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |