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How to Create Site Assessment Checklists
Use consistent checklists for site visits so you never miss details and give accurate quotes.
What You'll Need
- ChatGPT account (free)
- Knowledge of what you check during site visits
- A smartphone or clipboard for using the checklist
Steps
1
List what you check on site visits
Think through a typical assessment.
- What do you look at first?
- What measurements do you take?
- What questions do you ask the customer?
- What factors affect your pricing?
- What photos do you take?
Tip: Think about a time you missed something. Add that to the list.
2
Use ChatGPT to organize it
Turn your notes into a proper checklist.
- Go to chat.openai.com
- Type: 'Create a site assessment checklist for a [your trade] business. Include sections for: property info, measurements, condition assessment, photo documentation, customer questions, and pricing factors.'
- Review and add your specific items
3
Add your pricing factors
Include everything that affects your quote.
- Access: Is it easy to get equipment in?
- Complexity: Standard job or complications?
- Materials: What type/grade will you use?
- Condition: Any prep work needed?
- Timeline: Rush job or flexible?
4
Make it mobile-friendly
You'll use this in the field.
- Option 1: Google Docs on your phone
- Option 2: Notion or a notes app
- Option 3: Print copies on a clipboard
- Option 4: Use your CRM's built-in forms (Jobber, HouseCall Pro)
Tip: Digital beats paper — you can attach photos directly.
5
Use it consistently
A checklist only works if you use it every time.
- Pull up the checklist before every site visit
- Go through every item — even if it seems obvious
- Take photos as you go
- Note anything unusual for follow-up
You're Done!
You have a professional site assessment checklist! Consistent assessments = accurate quotes = fewer surprises.
Pro Tips
- • Keep refining your checklist. When you miss something, add it.
- • Create different checklists for different job types
- • Share checklists with helpers so they assess jobs the same way
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