Do not request final inspection too early
Final inspection is not a casual check-in. It is a milestone.
Before requesting it, make sure the project is actually ready.
If multiple improvements are being completed, confirm they are all finished. If local permits or local inspections are involved, confirm that path is handled. If the contractor still has punch-list items open, do not pretend the work is complete.
Your final inspection readiness checklist
Before requesting final inspection, check:
All approved work is complete: Yes / No / Unsure Punch-list items are complete: Yes / No / Unsure Permits are closed or inspection status is clear: Yes / No / Unsure Contractor invoice is ready: Yes / No / Unsure Product documents are saved: Yes / No / Unsure Before/after photos are saved: Yes / No / Unsure Final payment or financing records are saved: Yes / No / Unsure Insurance follow-up plan is ready: Yes / No / Unsure
If any major item is “No” or “Unsure,” ask questions before requesting final inspection.
Ask the contractor these questions
Send this before final inspection:
Before I request final inspection, please confirm that all work tied to the approved mitigation project is complete, all required local inspections or permits are handled, and all completion documents are ready.
Please send the final invoice, permit closeout record if applicable, product documents, and any completion photos or notes.
What to check in the final invoice
The final invoice should be clear.
Look for:
- Contractor legal name.
- Project address.
- Work performed.
- Date or completion timeline.
- Total amount.
- Paid status or amount due.
- Connection to the quote or contract.
- Specific enough description to understand the completed work.
A vague invoice can create problems later.
What to check before final payment
Before making final payment, ask:
- Is the work complete?
- Did I inspect visible work?
- Are permits closed or documented?
- Did I receive the invoice?
- Did I receive product documents?
- Did I receive warranty documents?
- Do I know what happens next?
Final payment should not be the moment you start asking for paperwork. Ask before.
After final inspection
After final inspection, organize:
- Final inspection report.
- Contractor invoice.
- Proof of payment or financing.
- Insurance submission.
- Insurance response.
- Draw request documents.
The final inspection is not the end of the paperwork. It is the bridge into the final documentation stage.
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