How to Complete an Inspection in Minutes with myInspections

Managing property inspections doesn’t need to be complicated. With the My Inspections app, you can go from start to finished report in just a few steps. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the process of adding a property, running an inspection, capturing issues, and finalising a report.

📹 Watch the full demo video here, then follow along with the step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Add a Property

Start by adding the property you want to inspect.
  • Enter the property name or address
  • Choose the inspection type (initial, routine, or final)
  • Save and you’re ready to go

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: “Add Property” screen

  • Alt text: “Add Property screen in the My Inspections app with fields for property name and inspection type.”
  • Subtitle: Add a property in seconds by entering details and choosing the inspection type.


Step 2: Run the Inspection (Lounge Example)


When you enter a room, you can use a checklist to make sure nothing is missed.

  • Checklists are included in all paid plans
  • You can use a pre-built checklist or create your own
  • Check items off as you go

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Checklist view (Lounge selected)

  • Alt text: “Checklist for lounge showing items like walls, windows, lights, and floors with checkboxes.”
  • Subtitle: Checklists help you cover every detail during inspections.


Step 3: Capture Photos


Take wide shots of the room, then close-ups of any issues you find.

  • Photos are automatically attached to the report
  • You can take as many as you need
  • Visuals help give clear evidence of property condition

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Photo capture screen with room view

  • Alt text: “Photo capture screen showing wide shot of the lounge with camera options.”
  • Subtitle: Capture wide room shots and close-ups of issues directly in the app.


Step 4: Record Issues & Tasks


If you spot a problem, mark it on the checklist.

  • Add notes describing the issue (e.g., “Crack in plasterboard”)
  • Create a task for your maintenance team
  • Everything is tracked in one place

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Issue flagged in checklist with note added

  • Alt text: “Checklist item marked as an issue with note added: ‘Plasterboard is cracked.’”
  • Subtitle: Mark issues and assign tasks on the spot.


Step 5: Add Notes & Wrap Up the Room


Finish each room with general notes. These appear directly in the report.

  • Highlight condition and tidiness
  • Point out if repairs are scheduled
  • Save and continue to the next room

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Notes field filled in (“Room tidy, awaiting repair”)

  • Alt text: “Inspection notes field showing typed note about room condition and plasterboard repair.”
  • Subtitle: Add general notes for extra context in the report.


Step 6: Finalise the Inspection


When you’re done, finish the inspection.

  • Review your report
  • Add final comments
  • Preview how it will look for tenants or owners

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Report preview screen on phone/tablet

  • Alt text: “Report preview screen showing photos, notes, and checklist results.”
  • Subtitle: Preview the full report before finalising.


Step 7: Get Signatures


Make reports official by capturing signatures.

  • Property manager and tenant can sign on the device
  • Or send a link for remote signing
  • Signed reports are securely stored and ready to share

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: Signature capture screen

  • Alt text: “Signature screen showing fields for property manager and tenant signatures.”
  • Subtitle: Collect digital signatures from managers and tenants on-site or remotely.


Step 8: Share the Report


Your inspection report is generated instantly.

  • View it online
  • Share a digital link
  • Download a professional PDF copy

👉 Screenshot Placeholder: PDF download option on web dashboard

  • Alt text: “Web dashboard with option to download inspection report as PDF.”
  • Subtitle: Download professional PDF reports in one click.


Conclusion


That’s it — from inspection to signed report in minutes.

👉 Want to try it yourself? Start your free trial today.

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