Site Visit Checklist

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