4 Point Inspection Software
4 point inspection software should get you off the roof and out of the electrical closet with the report already drafted, not waiting for you at a desk. PadInspector is voice-first: talk through the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as you walk, and it writes the findings as you go.
Straight talk: PadInspector does not generate the specific insurer 4-point form. If your client’s carrier requires the exact Citizens-style 4-point PDF, PadInspector will not spit that document out. What it does is let you document the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC by voice, with a photo and a code reference on every finding, in a fast report you can transfer onto the insurer’s form yourself.
The Four Systems Every 4-Point Covers
What an insurer wants documented, and exactly how PadInspector captures it while you are standing in front of the system.
Roof
What gets checked
Age, material, layers, slope, and remaining life, plus visible damage like curling shingles or exposed fasteners.
How PadInspector documents it
Talk through the roof condition as you walk it, and a photo attaches to every finding automatically.
Electrical
What gets checked
Panel type and age, amperage, breaker condition, and outdated wiring types like knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuits.
How PadInspector documents it
A voice note on the panel becomes a written finding with the applicable NEC reference pulled in behind it.
Plumbing
What gets checked
Supply and drain line material and age, visible leaks, water heater age and condition, and any active corrosion.
How PadInspector documents it
Photo-per-area capture ties each pipe or fixture photo to the exact finding, not a loose camera roll.
HVAC
What gets checked
System age, fuel type, condition of the furnace or heat pump, and whether the unit still matches its rated life.
How PadInspector documents it
The system age and condition get logged by voice on the spot, with the day's weather attached automatically.
Doing a wider pre-purchase visit the same day? See home inspector software for the full-property version of the same voice-first workflow.
A Twenty-Minute Job Should Not Cost You an Evening
A 4-point inspection is short by design: roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, done. But a lot of inspectors still end up typing the same four sections into a form later that night, because the on-site tool was a clipboard or a checklist app that only captures taps, not the actual condition of the panel or the water heater.
PadInspector removes that second pass. You talk through each of the four systems as you walk them, and the report drafts itself in real time, with a photo tied to every finding and the relevant code reference attached automatically. By the time you are back in the truck, the report is ready to review, not waiting for you at a desk.
Bundling it with a fuller visit? See PadInspector as building inspection report software, the same engine behind every report type.
What Actually Speeds Up a System-by-System Walkthrough
Field capabilities built around checking four specific systems fast, not a general checklist tool bolted onto a form.
Voice-to-report capture
Walk the roof, panel, plumbing, and HVAC and talk through each finding. PadInspector drafts the report as you go, so the write-up is done before you leave the property.
Automatic code-violation lookup
Findings on wiring, plumbing material, or venting are checked against IRC, NEC, and state codes automatically, so a note carries the actual code reference behind it.
Photo-per-area capture
Photos snap as you walk and attach to the exact system and finding you are documenting, so the roof photos never get mixed up with the panel photos.
Inspection-day weather logging
Every inspection logs that day's weather automatically, useful documentation if a roof or drainage finding is ever questioned later.
Fully offline inspections
Attics, crawlspaces, and electrical closets with no signal will not stop the walkthrough. Everything saves to the device and syncs later.
Native iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch app
A real native app, not a browser login, with style learning that adapts to how you write up a system-by-system report.
How a 4-Point Walkthrough Runs With PadInspector
Arrive
Pull up the property. Office staff can pre-fill basic details from a listing before you even park.
Walk the four systems
Talk through the roof, panel, plumbing, and HVAC. A photo attaches to each finding as you go.
Quick review
The report is already drafted, organized by system, with code references attached.
Send and go
Hand off the report, then transfer the findings onto the insurer's form if one is required.
Documentation an Insurer and a Client Can Trust
A 4-point report often decides whether a homeowner can get or keep coverage, so the findings need to hold up. Every finding PadInspector drafts carries a photo and, where it applies, the exact code reference behind it, not just a typed sentence with nothing to back it.
We also do not sell or misuse client data. A report you build for a homeowner or a carrier stays yours, it is never harvested to upsell that client something else.
For the wider capture-and-report engine, see home inspector software, or compare it for multi-unit work as property management inspection software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PadInspector fill out the actual insurer 4-point form, like the Citizens form?
No, and we want to be upfront about that. PadInspector does not produce the specific insurer 4-point form (the kind Citizens Property Insurance and similar carriers require). What it does is let you walk the roof, electrical panel, plumbing, and HVAC by voice, with a photo attached to each finding and the relevant code reference pulled in automatically. You get a fast, organized, evidence-backed report on those same four systems that you can adapt onto the insurer's form.
What do inspectors actually document during a 4-point walkthrough?
The four systems insurers care about: roof age, material, and remaining life; the electrical panel type and any outdated wiring; the plumbing supply and drain material and age; and the HVAC system age and condition. PadInspector lets you talk through each system as you walk it, so findings on the panel, the attic, and the water heater closet all land in the right section without you juggling paper or typing later.
How fast can a 4-point walkthrough be finished with PadInspector?
Most 4-point inspections only take twenty to thirty minutes on site because you are checking four specific systems, not the whole house. PadInspector drafts the report while you talk, so by the time you walk back to the truck, the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC findings are already written up and ready to review, not waiting for you at a desk that night.
Does 4-point inspection software work in an attic or panel closet with no wifi?
Yes. PadInspector is fully offline-first, so a windowless electrical closet or an attic with no signal will not stop the inspection. Voice, photos, and notes save to the device and sync once you are back in range, and a report can even be built afterward from a recorded video if the whole visit had zero connection.
Can 4-point findings be backed by a building code reference?
Yes. PadInspector checks findings against IRC, NEC, and state building codes automatically, so a note like outdated aluminum wiring or an undersized water heater comes with the actual code reference attached instead of you searching a codebook after the fact.
What does 4-point inspection software cost with PadInspector?
Starter is $79 per month ($790 per year) for a solo inspector. Pro is $129 per month ($1,290 per year) with higher usage limits and code intelligence. Team is $129 per month plus $59 per additional inspector. PadInspector is invite-only right now, so pricing is locked in early for anyone who requests an invite.
Related reading
Browse every workflow on the PadInspector uses index, compare the full toolset on PadInspector features, see building inspection report software for larger visits, or check property management inspection software for recurring multi-unit work, and see PadInspector pricing plans for a full breakdown.
Walk All Four Systems, Leave With the Report Done
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