What a home inspection work order is for
Inspections fall apart on logistics: no lockbox code, utilities off, a crawl space hatch under a rug. A work order with access details, utility status, who will attend, which add-ons are booked and anything the agent flagged lets the inspector arrive ready and finish on time for the buyer's deadline.
What to put on a home inspection work order
- Address, lockbox and access.
- Utilities on and confirmed.
- Client and agent attending.
- Add-ons booked.
- Known concerns from the listing or agent.
A worked example
Inspection morning; the inspector's sheet has no prices.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full inspection, 2,000 sq ft, 1985 | 1 | each | Your price |
| Crawl space, hatch in hall closet | 1 | each | Your price |
| Sewer scope, cleanout by the driveway | 1 | each | Your price |
| Radon test, place in basement, pick up in two days | 1 | each | Your price |
Write the radon pickup date on the work order. It is the add-on most often forgotten.
Line items home inspectors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Full home inspection | each | Home size and age. |
| Crawl space or basement | each | Access and condition. |
| Detached garage or outbuilding | each | Per building. |
| Radon test | each | Test type and pickup; where licensed. |
| Sewer scope | each | Main line camera inspection. |
| Termite inspection | each | Where licensed or by a partner. |
| Thermal imaging | each | Areas scanned. |
| Pre-listing inspection | each | For the seller, before listing. |
| 4-point inspection | each | Roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC for insurance. |
| Re-inspection | visit | Items checked after repairs. |
| Travel beyond service area | each | Per trip. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for home inspection
- Home inspection cost calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Break-even calculator
- Google review link generator
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tile, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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