Inspections provide both the land developer and the builder with a way to verify the conditions on a lot at the time of purchase. Failure to submit an inspection will be taken by the land developer to mean that there are no damages or issues with the lot.
What do I do?
- Login to LotWorks and on your dashboard go to the Inspection section.
- Select an inspection status to see a list of lots, OR
- You can also use the search at the top of the page to go to a specific lot.
Tips for Submissions
We strongly recommend that you:
- Submit one inspection at a time,
- Don't click or close the inspection window while uploading, and
- Don't logout before the upload is complete.
The files you attach to your inspection will also determine how long it takes to submit. We recommend that each file not exceed ~2MB in size.
Adobe has some helpful tools available for optimizing the size of a PDF, and there are many online optimizer tools available that can reduce the file-size of an image.
Initial Inspections
For Initial Inspections, the form is typically available 1 day after the initial deposit has been received. Builders will have 21 days to complete the inspection by noting any damages or issues.
When you login, focus on...
- The Initial Inspection Pending lots on your Dashboard. These lots require immediate attention. Click the link to be taken to a list of those lots.
- Click on the magnifying glass to be taken to the lot’s Inspection window. At the bottom of the page click Submit Initial Inspection to complete the inspection.
- Fill out the form with as much information as possible. Photos are required if damage is reported. Once you've completed the form, click Submit.
Final Inspections
For Final Inspections, the form will be available 120 days after design approval.
Once triggered, you may need to REQUEST an inspection to be performed by the Land Developer. Any required documents will be provided by your surveyor, municipality, or land developer.
When you login, focus on…
- The Final Inspection Pending lots on your dashboard. These lots are ready for final inspection, and are pending a request from the builder.
- Once a final inspection has been requested, the land developer will complete the inspection of the house, lot, and landscaping.
- If approved, a security deposit may be cleared for release back to the builder.
Make sure to keep your email information up-to-date, and to check your inbox regularly for LotWorks notification emails.