What is an independent field inspector?
An independent field inspector is a person who is hired on a per-project basis to complete inspections or drive-by property surveys, as needed, by national field inspection companies. Because most companies prefer to avoid the expense of having full-time employees in all parts of the country, they find it more economical to “out-source” the work to independent field inspectors. What skills are needed? Most inspections require that you fill out a simple company-supplied form and send in at least one digital photo. So if you can send an e-mail and use a basic digital camera, you’ll do fine. The companies that order field inspections are used to working with “newbies”, so you’ll have help if you need it to complete a project.
