Inspection: definition, example, and why it matters
Tied to permits. Failed inspections require rework before next progress payment. Schedule inspections early — slipped inspections delay the entire job.
Short definition. A required visit by a code official to verify work meets local building standards.
Category. Inspection is a trades term used by service businesses when billing customers.
How Glo Invoice handles it. Glo Invoice builds inspection into the invoice itself, so you don't track it on paper or in a spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
What does inspection mean?
Tied to permits. Failed inspections require rework before next progress payment. Schedule inspections early — slipped inspections delay the entire job.
Related terms
Permit — Government authorization required before performing certain types of work.
Construction — Skilled trades that build, remodel, or repair structures.
