InspectWrk

Storm Damage Inspection App

Inspect every building after a storm on a phone or tablet. Record roof, exterior, window, drainage, interior, and system damage with photos and severity, flag hazards, log temporary protection, and track each repair to a final report.

Key checks
6
Platforms
iOS + Android
Works
Offline

Template aligned to your property damage and incident reporting procedures, insurer evidence requirements for storm claims and building safety good practice for post-event inspection.

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Action raised · Owner: FM team · Due in 48 h
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Action raised · Owner: FM team · Due in 48 h

What the app does

  • Works offline

    Inspect basements, plant rooms and rooftops. Everything syncs when you are back online.

  • Photo evidence

    Attach photos and voice notes to every finding, right on the checklist item.

  • Owned corrective actions

    Every failed item becomes an action with an owner, severity and due date.

  • AI reports

    Sign off and a branded PDF, Excel or CSV report is generated and synced.

Facilities team reviewing site status in a plant control room

What is Storm Damage Inspection App?

Storm Damage Inspection App gives facilities and property teams one structured way to inspect buildings after severe weather, whether the damage came from high wind, hail, heavy rain, or fallen trees. An inspection starts with the property and the storm event, then works from the outside in: roof coverings and flashing, exterior walls and cladding, windows and doors, gutters and drainage, landscaping and outside structures, then interior ceilings, walls, and floors, and electrical and mechanical systems where they may be affected.

Every finding is recorded with photos, its location, and a severity, so damage across a site or portfolio can be compared and prioritized. Immediate safety concerns and temporary protection, such as tarping, boarding, or isolating areas, are logged straight away. Where water has entered the building, the inspection flags it for a water damage assessment. Recommended repairs become actions with owners and due dates, reinspection confirms the work, and a final report brings the evidence together for owners and insurers.

Who uses it
FM managers, supervisors, technicians and housekeeping leads
Where
Offices, malls, hospitals, campuses and residential towers
How often
Daily rounds, weekly checks and planned PPM, set per site

What the App Should Manage

A complete post-storm workflow covers property and storm event details, the affected areas, roof damage, exterior walls and cladding, windows and doors, gutters and drainage, water entry, interior damage, electrical and mechanical systems where applicable, landscaping and outside structures, photos, damage severity, immediate safety concerns, temporary protection, repair recommendations, corrective actions, reinspection, and a final report for each property.

How to Use Storm Damage Inspection App

A consistent routine keeps storm damage inspections reliable across every site. Follow these steps to run an effective inspection:

  1. 1Record the property and the storm event, and check for immediate hazards before entering.
  2. 2Inspect the roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, gutters, and drainage from the outside.
  3. 3Inspect interior ceilings, walls, floors, and building systems, and flag any water entry.
  4. 4Photograph each finding, rate its severity, and log temporary protection put in place.
  5. 5Raise repairs as actions with owners, reinspect completed work, and issue the final report.

What a Storm Damage Inspection Covers

The inspection covers the building and its surroundings after a storm: the roof and exterior envelope, openings and drainage, outside structures and landscaping, the interior, and the systems that may have been affected. Each visit records the damage found, the hazards and protection in place, and the repairs still needed.

  • What gets checked

    • Roof coverings, flashing, and roof drainage checked
    • Exterior walls, cladding, windows, and doors checked
    • Gutters, downpipes, and site drainage checked
    • Water entry and interior damage recorded
    • Electrical and mechanical systems checked where affected
    • Hazards, temporary protection, and repairs recorded
  • Common defects

    • Damage recorded only where it is most visible
    • Water entry not flagged for assessment
    • Unsafe areas not restricted
    • Temporary protection not recorded
    • Repairs not reinspected before closure
  • Evidence to capture

    • Photos of each finding with location and severity
    • Record of hazards and temporary protection
    • Final report with repairs and reinspection results

Standards and regulations that apply: your property damage and incident reporting procedures, insurer evidence requirements for storm claims, building safety good practice for post-event inspection.

How Storm Damage Inspection App Runs a Storm Damage Inspection

  1. FM manager briefing the team on this week's rounds

    Define and Deploy

    Build the storm damage template with objective pass-fail criteria and schedule it to mobile teams.

  2. Technician inspecting ceiling ductwork

    Capture and Verify

    Inspectors run the inspection with photo evidence on each finding, such as faults, damage, and non-conformances, and failed items raise corrective actions.

  3. Manager reviewing inspection results on a tablet

    Report and Improve

    Dashboards built on verified storm damage data reveal recurring patterns on the storm damage across every site.

What Storm Damage Teams Fix When Inspections Move Off Paper

Storm Damage work breaks down the moment evidence leaves the form. These are the problems Storm Damage Inspection App is built to remove, and what the team gets back when it does.

Drag to compare a day before and after InspectWrk.

  1. Where it breaks

    • Only the obvious damage recorded
    • Water entry and system damage found late
    • Different inspectors check different things

    What changes

    • Consistent roof-to-interior sequence
    • Photos and severity on every finding
    • Water entry flagged for follow-up
  2. Where it breaks

    • No comparison of damage across sites
    • Hazards reported late or not at all
    • Repairs scheduled without clear priorities

    What changes

    • One format for every site
    • Severity and hazards in a single view
    • Repairs tracked to reinspection
Inspector in a hi-vis vest running a check on a tablet, before InspectWrk
Inspector in a hi-vis vest running a check on a tablet, with InspectWrk

See the AI behind Storm Damage Inspection App.

Everything your field team records during storm damage inspection, from photos and voice notes to sign-off, InspectWrk turns into a finished report automatically.

01 / 05Photo to formVISION AI

Take a Photo. AI Fills the Form.

Your inspector takes a photo of any asset or defect. AI reads it and fills the inspection form automatically.

No typing. No manual entry.

02 / 05Voice to textVOICE AI

Speak. AI Writes It Down.

Inspectors speak their observations in any language. AI transcribes and fills the form in real time.

Completely hands-free in the field.

03 / 05Auto reportsREPORT AI

AI Writes the Report. PDF and Excel, Instantly.

The moment an inspection is submitted, AI summarises the findings and builds a branded PDF report and an Excel sheet for you.

No manual reporting. No copy-paste.

04 / 05IntegrationsINTEGRATIONS

Connect Your Existing Tools.

InspectWrk integrates with the tools your team already uses, including Zoho, Microsoft 365, and SAP.

No double entry.

05 / 05Live dashboardLIVE DATA

Live Dashboard. Every Site. Always On.

Your operations team sees completion rates, open issues, and compliance scores across all sites in real time.

No chasing updates.

Inspection checklists ready on day one.

Hand-picked AI templates for every industry. Start with one and customize it for your workflow.

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Questions aboutthis app

Still unsure? See it on your own checklist in a 30-minute demo.

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It is mobile software for inspecting and documenting property damage after a storm. With InspectWrk, inspectors record the property and the event, then work from the roof and exterior to the interior and building systems, capturing each finding with photos and a severity. Hazards and temporary protection are logged straight away, repairs become actions with owners and due dates, and reinspection confirms the work before a final report is issued for owners, contractors, and insurers. It works offline, which matters when a storm has knocked out power and signal.

Yes. Hail and wind are among the most common causes of storm damage, and the inspection covers what they typically affect: roof coverings and flashing, cladding, windows and doors, gutters, outside structures, and trees. Record the storm type with the event details so findings can be grouped by cause. One inspection covers every kind of storm damage, so there is no need for separate hail or wind apps, and all findings stay together in one history for each property. Note hail size or wind direction in the event details where it is known.

A storm damage inspection covers the whole property after a storm, from the roof and exterior to the interior and systems. A water damage assessment focuses on water that has entered a building: where it came from, how far moisture has spread, and how drying and restoration are progressing. When a storm inspection finds water entry, it flags it so a water damage assessment can follow up. The two work together without covering the same ground. Linking them keeps the storm inspection and the water damage record on one property timeline.

No. Inspectors record visible damage and observable hazards, such as loose roofing, damaged cladding, fallen trees, or exposed wiring, and restrict access where needed. Decisions about structural safety, electrical safety, and re-occupation belong to qualified engineers, electricians, and the responsible authority. The app records which specialists were requested, the areas kept closed in the meantime, and their findings as follow-up actions, so nothing is lost between the first visit and the final report. Recording who reopened each area, and when, keeps the access decision traceable.

It gives owners and insurers the evidence they usually ask for: the storm event and date, photos of each finding before repairs, severity, temporary protection put in place, and the repairs carried out with reinspection results. Because every entry is time-stamped and kept in one history per property, it is easier to show what the storm damaged and what was done about it. Whether a claim is accepted is decided by the insurer under the policy, not by the app.

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