Site Visit Checklist
Full SOP: SOP for visiting a site
Before Leaving
Equipment
- Safety vest
- Helmet
- Heavy-duty tape measure
- Open reel tape measure (optional)
- Distance measuring wheel
- Notepad & pen
- Parking lot stencils (1 letter + 1 number)
- Cellphone (charged)
- Body cam (optional)
- Drone (optional)
Admin
- Acknowledged client’s quote request
- Confirmed appointment time with client
- Looked up the site location in advance
On-Site — Assessment
- Arrived on time
- Took approximately 30 photos total
- Measured parking lot line widths
- Photographed and measured stencils (compare to your own stencils)
- Documented cracks on parking lot lines
- Photographed light poles
- Photographed curbing
- Photographed accessible parking spaces
- Photographed no-parking zones
- Photographed any stains or surface damage
Surface & Layout
- Noted overall surface condition
- Noted parking lot layout and dimensions
- Checked drainage
- Noted any obstructions or unique features
Regulations & Safety
- Checked for accessibility requirements
- Noted any environmental or municipal regulations
- Identified potential disruptions during future painting
On-Site — Client Communication
- Gathered client requirements and preferences
- Noted any specific concerns or challenges raised by client
- Addressed all client questions on-site
After the Visit
- Compiled all findings, measurements, and photos
- Followed up with client (answered any remaining questions)
- Prepared quote using site visit data (labor, materials, equipment, timeline)
- Sent quote to client within agreed timeframe
- Included cover letter summarizing key points from the visit