Guides
Guides for contractors who document their work.
Checklists, printable templates and plain advice for inspections, storm damage, solar surveys and installs, daily logs, punch lists and job site photos.
- Roof inspection checklist: what to check and what to photographA roof inspection checklist for contractors: what to check from the ground, in the attic and on the roof, and which photos to take so the report holds up.7 min read
- Solar site survey checklist: the photos and readings to get on the first visitA solar site survey checklist for installers: site, roof, attic and electrical photos, plus the readings the designer needs, so nobody goes back twice.7 min read
- Job site photos that hold up in a disputeJob site photos that settle arguments: what to shoot before, during and after the job, how to frame each shot, and how to keep the originals safe.6 min read
- Construction daily log template, and how to fill it inA free construction daily log template (PDF, Word and Excel) and how to fill it in: crew, weather, work done, deliveries, delays, safety and photos.6 min read
- How to choose a job site photo app: 10 questions to askWhat to check before you pick a job site photo app: photo stamps, offline use, per-seat or per-company pricing, AI limits, reports, payments and your data.8 min read
- Roof inspection report template, and how to write oneA free roof inspection report template (PDF and Word) and how to write each part: summary, findings with photos, recommendation and next steps.6 min read
- Hail and storm damage photo checklistWhich photos to take after hail or wind: the ground, soft metals, each slope, test squares and the inside, so the claim and the repair rest on clear proof.6 min read
- Solar installation photo checklist: what to shoot before the panels go onThe photos to take on install day: attachments, racking, wiring, labels, electrical and commissioning, before panels and covers hide them. Free PDF.6 min read
- Punch list template for Excel, Word or PDF, and how to close one outA free punch list template in Excel, Word and PDF, the punch list format that works, and how to walk it, assign each item and close it out.5 min read
- Change order template, and how to get one signed before the workA free change order template (PDF, Word and an Excel log) and how to use it: describe the change, price it, adjust the schedule and get it signed first.6 min read
- Job site safety checklist for small crewsA free daily job site safety checklist (PDF, Word, Excel) for small crews: falls, ladders, electrical, tools, protective gear, housekeeping and emergencies.6 min read
- Site visit report template, with examplesA free site visit report template (PDF and Word) for contractors: who was there, what you saw area by area, decisions made, photos and the follow-ups.5 min read
- Home inspection checklist, from the grounds to the atticA free home inspection checklist (PDF, Word, Excel): exterior, roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior, attic, and the summary.6 min read
- Mold inspection and remediation checklist: moisture, readings and photosFree mold inspection and remediation checklists (PDF, Word, Excel): moisture sources, readings, affected areas, containment, removal and clearance.6 min read
- Final walkthrough checklist before closingA free final walkthrough checklist (PDF, Word, Excel) for buyers and agents: utilities, agreed repairs, included items, systems, condition and sign-off.5 min read
- Heat pump installation checklist: the photos to take, before and afterA free heat pump installer checklist (PDF, Word, Excel): the before-and-after photos for the old system, the panel, each unit, line sets and the test.5 min read
- Solar 120% rule calculatorFree 120% rule calculator for solar: enter the busbar rating, the main breaker and the inverter output to see if a load-side connection fits (NEC 705.12).4 min read
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