Enterprise Inspection Platform — Master Product Requirements

Inspect
IQ

AI-native inspection platform built to replace Spectora. Every feature they have, plus everything they don't — delivered in a 6-month sprint with a fully responsive web platform and optional native mobile apps.

297
Total Features
9
Core Modules
59
AI-Powered Features
56
Spectora Gaps Filled

Prepared for Austin Gray

Inspect IQ • Built by SimpliScale • April 2026
This document contains the complete feature-by-feature scope, competitive analysis against Spectora, platform mockups, technology stack, timeline, and investment breakdown for the enterprise inspection SaaS platform. Every line item is accounted for.

Executive Summary

Two Non-Negotiable Pillars

This platform is built on two foundations that cannot be compromised.

Pillar 1: Best-in-Class Platform

A full-stack inspection reporting, scheduling, and business management tool that covers everything Spectora does and fixes everything it doesn't. Report writing, scheduling, payments, CRM, analytics, mobile apps, integrations — all enterprise-grade from day one.

Pillar 2: AI Is the Architecture

An AI and LLM layer woven through every part of the product — not bolted on after the fact. Powered by Anthropic Claude API with vision capabilities. AI scheduling, AI report writing, AI photo analysis, AI business intelligence, AI client communication. AI is not a feature. It is the operating system.

Market Opportunity

35,000+
Licensed inspection companies in the US
$689M
AI inspection software market (2024)
$1.22B
Projected by 2034 (9.6% CAGR)
10,000+
Spectora's current user base to capture
UI/UX VISION

Platform Design Mockups

What your platform will look and feel like — dashboard, report writing, mobile field app, AI scheduling, CRM, and analytics.

WEB APP

Dashboard & Analytics

app.grayhomeinspections.com/dashboard

Good morning, Austin

Wednesday, April 9, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL

AI Assistant
Monthly Revenue
$47,280
↑ 12.3% vs last month
Inspections
94
↑ 8 more than March
Avg per Inspection
$503
→ Flat
Agent Referrals
67%
↑ 3.1% growth
Revenue Trend
WeeklyMonthlyYearly
MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarApr
AI Insights

Agent Sarah Mitchell hasn't booked in 42 days. Draft a re-engagement email?

Draft EmailDismiss

Revenue in ZIP 32256 is up 23% this quarter. Consider raising base rate by $25.

3 inspections tomorrow — travel time between #2 and #3 is 48 min. Tight schedule.

WEB APP

Report Writing Interface

app.grayhomeinspections.com/reports/INS-2026-0412

Roof

123 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32256 • Built 2004 • 2,450 sq ft

Save DraftPublish Report
Photos (4)
AI: Water stain detected
AI: Missing shingle
+
AI COMMENT SUGGESTION

"Water staining observed on the underside of the roof decking in the northwest corner of the attic, indicating a possible active or historical roof leak. Recommend further evaluation by a licensed roofing contractor."

AcceptEditRegenerate
DeficiencySafety
Type your comment or use voice dictation...
🎤 Dictate📎 Attach
AI Assist →
SPECTORA GAP

CRM — Agent Pipeline & Relationship Intelligence

app.grayhomeinspections.com/crm/agents

Agent Relationships

127 agents • 67% referral rate • $31,400 from agent bookings this month

Export+ Add Agent
Active48
Jennifer Adams
Keller Williams • 12 bookings
92
Mike Torres
RE/MAX • 8 bookings
85
Warm34
Lisa Chen
Coldwell Banker • 3 bookings
60
At Risk18
Sarah Mitchell
No booking in 42 days
AI: Send Email
Inactive27
David Park
90+ days inactive
AI RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY

Top performer Jennifer Adams has referred 12 inspections worth $6,036 this quarter. 18 agents are at risk of churning — AI has drafted re-engagement sequences for all of them. Review drafts →

WEB APP

Scheduling Calendar & Dispatch

app.grayhomeinspections.com/schedule

April 2026

WeekMonth
+ New Booking
MON 7
TUE 8
WED 9
THU 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
SUN 13
9:00 AM
789 Elm St
Austin G.
1:00 PM
321 Maple Dr
Austin G.
10:00 AM
55 Oak Ln
Austin G.
9:00 AM
123 Oak St
Austin G. ✓
1:30 PM
456 Pine Ave
⚠ 48min travel
4:00 PM
901 Cedar Blvd
Austin G.
10:00 AM
456 Pine Ave
AI Booked
9:00 AM
222 Birch Ct
Austin G.
2:00 PM
888 Walnut Rd
Austin G.
Available
Blocked
AI AGENT

AI Scheduling Agent — SMS Conversation

AI
Inspect IQ AI
Active • SMS Channel
+1 (904) 555-0142

Hi, I need to schedule a home inspection at 456 Pine Ave. It's a 3-bed 2-bath, built in 1998.

10:23 AM

Hi! I'd be happy to help schedule your inspection at 456 Pine Ave. 🏠

I found the property: 1,840 sq ft, built 1998, Duval County. Based on this, your standard home inspection would be $425.

Available times this week:

📅 Wed Apr 10 — 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
📅 Thu Apr 11 — 10:00 AM
📅 Fri Apr 12 — 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Which works best for you?

10:23 AM • AI Agent

Thursday at 10am works. Also, can you add a radon test?

10:24 AM

Done! Here's your booking:

📍 456 Pine Ave, Jacksonville, FL
📅 Thu, Apr 11 at 10:00 AM
👤 Inspector: Austin Gray
📋 Home Inspection + Radon Test
💰 Total: $575

I've sent a confirmation email with your inspection agreement. Any questions? 😊

10:24 AM • AI Agent
Type a message...
THE AI LAYER

AI Is Not a Feature — It Is the Operating System

Every major workflow has an LLM component either actively running or available on demand. Powered by Anthropic Claude API (claude-sonnet) with vision capabilities and structured output.

AI Scheduling Agent

The most advanced scheduling capability in the inspection industry

SPECTORA CAN'T DO THIS
Fully conversational, context-aware scheduling engine
Natural language understanding for complete scheduling workflows
Multi-channel access: SMS, mobile app, web portal, voice
Office staff, inspectors, agents, and clients can all use it
Auto-reads inspector availability, travel time, service areas
Considers real-world constraints before booking
Handles rescheduling, cancellations, and conflict resolution
Fully autonomous — no human touches the calendar
Suggests upsells based on property data
"This home is pre-1978 — would you like a lead paint inspection?"
Sends confirmations & reminders via SMS/email automatically
Reduces no-shows and last-minute cancellations
Auto-lookup property data from Zillow/Google
Fills square footage, year built, bedrooms, lot size
Voice interface for phone-based scheduling
Clients can call and schedule by talking to the AI agent

AI Report Writing

Makes inspectors faster and protects them legally

AI-NATIVE
AI comment generation from photo + section context
Take a photo, AI writes the deficiency comment instantly
Computer vision defect detection in photos
AI identifies cracks, water damage, missing shingles, corrosion
Legal language review and risk flagging
Scans every comment for liability exposure before publishing
Tone & audience adaptation (buyer vs agent vs contractor)
Adjusts language complexity based on who reads the report
Smart autocomplete and predictive text
Learns the inspector's writing style over time
Automated summary generation per section
Executive summary, section summaries, and key findings auto-generated
Voice-to-report dictation with AI formatting
Speak your findings, AI structures them into proper report format
Consistency checker across full report
Flags contradictions (e.g., "roof in good condition" vs "active leak noted")

AI CRM & Business Intelligence

Business analyst, relationship manager, and growth advisor — automated

SPECTORA CAN'T DO THIS
Natural language analytics queries
"What was my revenue from agent referrals in Q1?" — answered instantly
AI-generated business insights and recommendations
Proactive alerts: "Revenue dropped 15% in ZIP 32256 — here's why"
Automated agent relationship scoring
Identifies top referring agents, at-risk relationships, growth opportunities
Predictive revenue forecasting
ML model forecasts next month's bookings based on historical patterns
Smart follow-up suggestions
"Agent Sarah hasn't booked in 45 days — draft a re-engagement email?"
Competitive pricing intelligence
Benchmarks your pricing vs. local competitors from public data
COMPLETE FEATURE BREAKDOWN

9 Core Modules — 297 Features

Every feature from the PRD, every feature Spectora offers, and every gap we fill. Nothing is missing.

01

Report Writing Engine

CORE AI-ENHANCED

The core daily tool — built for speed, depth, and legal defensibility

Report Creation & Templates
Interactive web-based HTML reports with clean, professional layouts
PDF export with branded headers, footers, and cover pages
Mobile and web-based report creation — write on any device
Unlimited reports — no per-report limits on any plan
Pre-built residential inspection templates (ASHI, InterNACHI SOP)
Commercial inspection templates (ASTM E2018)
Special forms: WDI/Termite, Wind Mitigation, NPMA-33, 4-Point Insurance
Custom template builder — create, edit, and share proprietary templates
Template marketplace — buy/sell community-built templatesNEW
Template import from other platforms (Spectora, HomeGauge, HIP)NEW
Shared templates across all inspectors in a company
Report Content & Writing
AI Comment Assist — AI-powered comment suggestions from photo + contextAI
Computer vision defect detection — auto-identifies issues in photosNEWAI
Voice-to-report dictation with AI formatting and structuringNEWAI
Legal language review — scans every comment for liability exposureNEWAI
Consistency checker — flags contradictions across report sectionsNEWAI
Buyer and agent-friendly language suggestions
Standardized comment library with custom additions
Smart autocomplete — learns inspector's writing style over timeAI
Auto-generated executive summary and section summariesAI
Report Delivery & Interaction
Repair Request Builder — agents create repair lists from report
AI-generated repair cost estimates per deficiencyNEWAI
Report locking until agreement signed and payment received
Smart filters — agents/clients filter by priority, severity, system
Publish reports directly from mobile or web
Real-time sync for team inspections (multi-inspector on one job)
Offline reporting with automatic sync on reconnection
Multi-device syncing — start on iPad, finish on desktop
Version history and audit trail on all report changesNEW
AI Video Report Summary
AI-generated 1.5 min animated video summary per reportNEWAI
Walkthrough narration — explains the house in plain languageAI
Maintenance vs. repairs vs. safety classification with cost rangesAI
Non-alarmist tone enforcement — buyer-friendly, non-confrontationalNEWAI
Illustrated callouts for major findings with embedded photosNEW
Shareable client video link — perfect for absent buyers & agentsNEW
Module 1 Total 36 features
02

Photo, Video & Media

CORE AI VISION

Fast, smart, section-aware — the tool inspectors use most

Unlimited HD photo capture and storage
High-resolution video support embedded in reports
Rapid-fire camera mode — burst capture for speed
Photos auto-embedded in correct report sections
AI auto-labeling — photos tagged by system (roof, plumbing, HVAC)NEWAI
AI defect detection in photos — cracks, stains, corrosion, moldNEWAI
Built-in photo editor — crop, rotate, annotate, draw arrowsNEW
Photo orientation auto-correctionFIX
Optimized upload pipeline — fast even on cellular connectionsFIX
360° photo capture and viewer for panoramic room shotsNEW
Thermal imaging integration (FLIR camera support)NEW
Photo comparison — before/after or year-over-yearNEW
Drag-and-drop photo reordering within sections
Media stored on Cloudflare R2 with CDN delivery
Automatic image compression without quality loss
AI Smart Glasses Integration — Hands-Free Field Workflow
Bluetooth pairing with AI-enabled smart glassesNEWAI
Continuous point-of-view video capture during inspectionNEW
Real-time AI defect detection with ambient chime alertsNEWAI
Pest & conducive condition detection (wood rot, termites, active infestations)NEWAI
Insect identification via computer visionNEWAI
Hands-free safety mode — no need to juggle phone + flashlight in attics/crawl spacesNEW
Voice-activated photo capture & annotation via glassesNEW
Phone-first fallback — same workflow works with phone camera
Remote Inspector Auditing & QA
Full inspection video recording stored per jobNEW
Owner/manager remote review dashboardNEW
AI-flagged missed findings (spots what the inspector didn't)NEWAI
QA scoring per inspector over timeNEW
Module 2 Total 27 features
03

Scheduling & Dispatch

COREAI AGENT

Everything the AI agent doesn't handle automatically

Built-in inspection calendar with day, week, month views
Online booking scheduler — embeddable widget for websites
Online quote calculator — instant pricing on websitesNEW
Google Calendar two-way sync
Apple Calendar / Outlook syncNEW
Availability and time blocking controls
Automated confirmations and reminders (email + SMS)
Custom scheduling fields per service type
Add-on upsells displayed during booking (radon, mold, sewer scope)
Dynamic pricing formulas — sq ft, age, stories, crawl space
Auto property data lookup from Zillow/Google (sq ft, year, beds)
Travel time estimation between appointmentsNEW
Multi-inspector dispatch with territory management
Service area restrictions per inspector with geo-fencing
ISN (Inspection Support Network) scheduling sync
Call center integrations (Aircall, Inspector Call Center, ACC)
Recurring inspection scheduling (commercial accounts)NEW
Waitlist management for fully booked daysNEW
Intelligent Multi-Region Auto-Reshuffling Scheduler
AI auto-reshuffles inspector assignments based on proximity and route optimizationNEWAI
CSR-friendly booking — only sees open slots, system handles who gets assignedNEW
Unified multi-city dashboard — Jacksonville, Dallas, Houston, etc. in one viewNEW
No role-switching required to view other regions (Spectora forces this)FIX
Daily route optimization — minimizes total drive time per inspectorNEWAI
Conflict resolution when new bookings require reshuffling existing jobsNEWAI
Module 3 Total 24 features
04

Payments & Financial

CORE

Integrated, fast, and zero payment-chasing

Stripe integration — industry-standard payment processingNEW
Multiple payment processor support (Stripe, Square, PayPal)NEW
Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay acceptance
Automatic invoicing tied to inspections
Automated payment reminders and follow-ups
Payment status tracking dashboard
Report locking until payment received
QuickBooks Online integration
Xero accounting integrationNEW
Pay-at-close option for agent/title company billingNEW
Pricing modifiers by service area, square footage, property type
Coupon/promo codes for agent discountsNEW
Instant payouts (next-day access to funds)
Revenue reporting with tax-ready exports
Split payments between inspector and company
Partial payments and deposit collection at bookingNEW
Module 4 Total 16 features
05

CRM — Agents, Clients & Automations

COREAI CRMMAJOR GAP

Deep relationship intelligence with AI-powered follow-through

Agent Management
Full agent profiles with contact info, brokerage, photo
Agent performance tracking — bookings, revenue, frequency
Agent relationship scoring (AI-powered)NEWAI
Contact tagging — Repeat Agent, Investor, First-Time Buyer, etc.
Agent promo page — auto-generated marketing pages for agents
Automated agent follow-up email sequences
AI re-engagement alerts — "Agent Sarah hasn't booked in 45 days"NEWAI
Client Management
Centralized client and job data
Full client communication history (email, SMS, calls)NEW
Pipeline/funnel view — lead → booked → inspected → paid → reviewedNEW
Office notes and internal communication per job
Task management — assign follow-ups to team members
Communication Automations
Multi-channel communication hub (email + SMS + in-app)NEW
AI-drafted follow-up emails based on inspection outcomesNEWAI
Drip email campaigns for agent nurturingNEW
MailChimp integration for mass email marketing
Custom data exports (CSV, JSON)
Birthday/anniversary automated outreach to agentsNEW
GoHighLevel Deep Integration
Full two-way sync with GoHighLevel (200+ API endpoints)NEW
Syncs full history: service count, last used date, lifetime valueFIX
GHL workflow triggers fire on every booking, inspection, and payment eventNEW
Marketing campaign tags flow back into inspector dashboardNEW
Unified contact records — GHL & inspection platform stay in syncNEW
Merger-Safe Data Migration
Preserves full agent inspection history across company mergersFIX
Preserves client inspection counts and lifetime value through acquisitionsFIX
Bulk import from Spectora/HomeGauge/HIP with history intactFIX
Deduplication engine for merged contact recordsNEW
Acquisition-ready — designed for multi-company roll-upsNEW
Module 5 Total 29 features
06

Analytics & Business Intelligence

INCLUDEDAI$4/INSP ON SPECTORA

Every metric that matters, queryable in plain English — included free, not $4/inspection extra

Revenue tracking — daily, weekly, monthly, yearly views
Inspection volume metrics and trend analysis
Lead source tracking — where bookings come from
Performance insights by inspector, ZIP code, agent, service type
Custom charts and configurable dashboards
Prebuilt chart library (dozens of templates)
Natural language queries — "Show me revenue by ZIP code last quarter"NEWAI
AI-generated insights — proactive anomaly detectionNEWAI
Predictive revenue forecasting (ML-powered)NEWAI
Equipment/inventory tracking
Hourly time tracking per inspection
Data export to CSV for external analysis
Pay splits — flat rate, percentage, or percentage-after-deduction
Payroll reporting with CSV export
Competitive pricing intelligence from local market dataNEWAI
Conversion rate tracking — website visit → bookingNEW
Market Share Intelligence
AI market share reports — your inspections vs. homes sold by ZIP/countyNEWAI
MLS data integration for real-time home sales comparisonNEW
Market penetration trend charts over timeNEW
Opportunity mapping — underserved ZIP codes with growth potentialNEWAI
Multi-Region Profitability
Per-city profitability dashboard (Austin vs. Dallas vs. Houston)NEW
Per-inspector KPIs broken out by regionNEW
Cost per acquisition by regionNEW
Lifetime value (LTV) calculations per client and per agentNEW
Module 6 Total 24 features

Native Mobile Apps — Available as Add-On

SEPARATE SCOPE

The initial 6-month build delivers a fully responsive web platform that works on any device. Native iOS & Android apps with offline capability, on-device camera, and push notifications are scoped as a separate 4-month add-on and can run concurrently with the main build or after it ships.

07

Integrations & Third-Party Ecosystem

OPEN PLATFORMPUBLIC API

Open platform built for connection — not a walled garden

Inspection Industry
ISN (Inspection Support Network) — full scheduling + data sync
RecallChek — appliance recall data embedded in reports
Repair Pricer / REsolv — automated repair cost estimates
HomeBinder — homeowner property management handoff
InterNACHI BuyBack — guarantee program submissions
Mold lab software integration (API-based)NEW
Business & Communication
Google Calendar — two-way sync
Google Drive — automatic report/invoice backup
QuickBooks Online — deep two-way sync (invoices, payments, contacts, classes)
GoHighLevel — full CRM sync with 200+ API endpointsNEW
MailChimp — email marketing campaigns
Aircall — primary VoIP for outbound SMS, voice, and call recording
Twilio — fallback SMS gateway & programmable voice
Blipp Reviews — multi-platform review automation
Inspector Call Center / ACC — virtual office scheduling
Developer & Automation
Public REST API with full documentationNEW
Webhook system for real-time event notificationsNEW
Zapier / Make.com integration for custom automationsNEW
N8N self-hosted automation supportNEW
OAuth2 for third-party app authorizationNEW
MLS data provider integration (for Market Share BI)NEW
Module 7 Total 21 features
08

Accounts, Users & Security

ENTERPRISE

Enterprise-grade from day one

User & Role Management
Role-based access: Owner, Admin, Inspector, Office Manager, Call Center
Unlimited free support staff accounts
Service limitations per inspector (restrict service types)
Custom permission sets per roleNEW
Scales to 100+ inspectors per company
Agreements & Legal
Digital inspection agreements with electronic signatures
Written signature or checkbox consent options
Agreement import from files (PDF, DOCX)FIX
Time, date, IP address logging for legal protection
Auto-generated agreements tied to each booking
Customizable agreement templates per service type
Security & Infrastructure
SOC 2 compliant infrastructure (Supabase + Cloudflare)
End-to-end encryption for all data in transit and at rest
Two-factor authentication (2FA)NEW
SSO (Single Sign-On) for enterprise accountsNEW
Automated daily backups with point-in-time recovery
Audit logging for all account actionsNEW
GDPR / CCPA data handling complianceNEW
White-label option — run platform under your own brandNEW
Unified Company Website Login & Client Portal
Employees log in directly from company website (grayhomeinspections.com/login)NEW
Single sign-on bridges inspection platform + HAR + Aircall + GHL + emailNEW
Client portal embedded on company website subdomain (portal.yoursite.com)NEW
Unique client login generated per booking — access to their report folder onlyNEW
Client folder contains: inspection report, video summary, photos, agreementNEW
Drives all traffic to your website — boosts SEO & brand authorityNEW
Scoped access control — clients can only see their own data
Module 8 Total 26 features
09

In-Platform Training & Enablement

NEW MODULESPECTORA GAP

Built-in learning system for employee onboarding and skill development

Video course player with chapter-by-chapter progress trackingNEW
Quiz engine with passing score enforcementNEW
Employee KPI tracking across training completionNEW
Onboarding course library (inspection types, platform usage, safety)NEW
Certification tracking with expiration alertsNEW
Gated app access — new hires must complete training before using platformNEW
Inspection-type walkthroughs (WDI, 4-point, wind mit, commercial)NEW
Custom course builder — upload your own contentNEW
AI-generated quiz questions from training video transcriptsNEWAI
Learning analytics dashboard per employeeNEW
User Feature Voting & Community
In-app feature request board — users submit and upvote requestsNEW
Roadmap transparency — "coming soon / in progress / shipped"NEW
Changelog notifications when features shipNEW
Internal feedback capture from inspectors and office staffNEW
Module 9 Total 14 features
+

Marketing, Reviews & Growth Tools

INCLUDED

Everything Spectora charges extra for — included in your subscription

Automated review collection system (email + SMS + in-app)
Direct Google Business Profile review pushNEW
Agent promo pages — auto-generated marketing for agents
SEO-optimized company profile pageNEW
Embeddable review widget for inspector websitesNEW
Referral tracking — know which agents drive the most business
Social proof dashboard — review count, average rating, trends
AI-drafted review response suggestionsNEWAI
Bonus Module Total 8 features
+

Training, Onboarding & Support

INCLUDED

Best-in-class support to match a best-in-class product

On-demand training university with video courses
Guided onboarding with setup wizard
Step-by-step help center articles
AI-powered chatbot support 24/7AI
Live human support 7 days/week
Dedicated onboarding for multi-inspector companies
Data migration from Spectora, HomeGauge, HIPNEW
Community forum and knowledge baseNEW
Support Module Total 8 features
HEAD-TO-HEAD

Inspect IQ vs. Spectora

The features and capabilities Spectora does not have — the reasons an inspector switches and never goes back.

Capability
Inspect IQ
Spectora
AI Computer Vision (Photo Defect Detection)
AI Scheduling Agent (Conversational)
Voice-to-Report Dictation
Legal Language Review (AI)
Natural Language Analytics ("Show me Q1 revenue")
Full CRM with Communication History
Pipeline/Funnel View
Public REST API
Multiple Payment Processors (Stripe/Square/PayPal)
Built-in Photo Editor (Annotate, Crop, Arrows)
360° Panoramic Photo Viewer
Thermal Imaging (FLIR) Integration
Template Import from Competitors
Template Marketplace
Agreement Import (PDF/DOCX)
Zapier / Make.com / N8N Integrations
Two-Factor Authentication
SSO (Enterprise Single Sign-On)
White-Label Licensing
Native iOS & Android Apps (add-on)
Online Quote Calculator Widget
Monthly Price per Inspector
$59
$109
Analytics Surcharge
$0 (included)
$4/inspection
Annual Cost (solo, 300 inspections)
$708
$2,290+
$1,582 saved per inspector per year vs. Spectora (with analytics)

For a 5-inspector firm: $7,910 saved annually — with more features, better AI, and full mobile parity.

YOUR INVESTMENT

Project Investment

6-month development sprint. Paid monthly at the beginning of each month. Everything included — no hidden fees, no scope surprises.

Inspect IQ Enterprise Build

Full AI-native inspection platform — design, development, deployment

$19,500 /mo

Billed at the start of each month

6-Month Payment Schedule

M1Month 1 — Foundation & Core Report Engine
$19,500
M2Month 2 — AI Layer & Scheduling System
$19,500
M3Month 3 — Payments, CRM & Communication
$19,500
M4Month 4 — Analytics, Multi-Inspector & Integrations
$19,500
M5Month 5 — Mobile Polish, Voice & Advanced AI
$19,500
M6Month 6 — Launch Prep, QA & Go-Live
$19,500

Total Project Investment

6 months × $19,500/month

$117,000

Everything Included in Your Package

Dedicated Fractional CTO — strategic technical leadership
160 developer hours per month — full-stack engineering capacity
Dedicated AI/LLM engineer — Claude API & vision integration
QA engineer — manual + automated testing from Month 4
Weekly sprint planning & demos — full transparency
Direct Slack access — same-day responses to your team
297 features across 9 core modules
42 AI-powered features (Claude API + vision)
Mobile-responsive web app (works on every device)
AI Scheduling Agent (SMS, web, voice)
Computer vision photo defect detection
Full CRM with pipeline & communication history
Public API, webhooks, Zapier/Make integration
Stripe Connect (multiple payment processors)
Analytics with natural language queries
White-label infrastructure
Enterprise security (2FA, SSO, encryption)
Data migration from Spectora/HomeGauge/HIP
Client company as live beta from Day 1
100% code & IP ownership upon completion

Payment Terms

Payment due at the beginning of each month
6-month commitment — all features ship in this window
Includes Fractional CTO + 160 dev hours/month
You own 100% of the code and IP upon completion
ARCHITECTURE

Recommended Technology Stack

Supports 1,000+ enterprise accounts, real-time sync, offline mobile, AI/LLM integration, and media at scale.

Frontend — Web
FrameworkNext.js 14 (App Router)
UI LibraryReact 18 + Tailwind CSS
StateZustand + React Query
Real-timeSupabase Realtime (WebSockets)
Responsive Web (Mobile-Friendly)
ApproachMobile-first responsive design
PWA SupportInstallable web app
CameraBrowser MediaDevices API
Native AppsAvailable as add-on (4 mo)
Backend & Database
BaaSSupabase (PostgreSQL + Auth + Edge Functions)
APINode.js + tRPC or REST
SearchMeilisearch or pgvector
QueueInngest or BullMQ
AI / LLM Layer
Primary LLMAnthropic Claude (claude-sonnet)
VisionClaude Vision API
EmbeddingsOpenAI text-embedding-3-small
Vector DBpgvector (Supabase)
Infrastructure
HostingVercel (web) + Supabase (API)
CDN / MediaCloudflare R2 + CDN
EmailResend or SendGrid
SMSTwilio
Payments & Billing
ProcessingStripe Connect
SubscriptionsStripe Billing
InvoicingStripe Invoicing
AccountingQuickBooks / Xero API
DELIVERY

6-Month Delivery Timeline

Everything ships. No phases pushed to later. Your company serves as the live beta account throughout.

Month 1

Foundation & Core Report Engine

→ Database schema & auth system (Supabase)
→ Report writing engine v1 — templates, sections, comments
→ Photo capture + upload pipeline (Cloudflare R2)
→ Basic scheduling calendar
→ Responsive web app shell (Next.js + Tailwind)
→ CI/CD pipeline setup
Month 2

AI Layer & Scheduling System

→ Claude API integration — AI comment generation
→ Computer vision for photo defect detection
→ Full scheduling system with online booking widget
→ AI Scheduling Agent (SMS + web)
→ Agreements & e-signatures
→ Auto property data lookup (Zillow / Google)
Month 3

Payments, CRM & Communication

→ Stripe Connect integration — payments + invoicing
→ CRM — agent profiles, client data, communication history
→ Automated email/SMS sequences
→ AI follow-up drafting
→ Report delivery + Repair Request Builder
→ QuickBooks integration
Month 4

Analytics, Multi-Inspector & Integrations

→ Analytics dashboard — revenue, volume, performance
→ Natural language query engine (AI)
→ Multi-inspector support — roles, dispatch, pay splits
→ ISN, RecallChek, Repair Pricer integrations
→ Review collection system
→ Public API v1
Month 5

Voice, Advanced AI & Polish

→ Voice-to-report dictation (browser-based)
→ Voice scheduling interface
→ Legal language review engine
→ Predictive revenue forecasting
→ 360° photo viewer + thermal imaging
→ White-label theming engine
Month 6

Launch Prep, QA & Go-Live

→ End-to-end QA + security audit
→ Performance optimization & caching
→ White-label infrastructure
→ Data migration tools (Spectora, HomeGauge, HIP)
→ Onboarding flows + training materials
→ Public launch + marketing site

Required Team

Tech Lead / Architect
Full-Stack Engineers
AI/LLM Engineer
Fractional CTO
QA Engineer (Month 4+)
OPTIONAL ADD-ON — SEPARATE SCOPE

Native Mobile App Development

A separate 4-month scope of work to build native iOS and Android apps with offline capability, on-device camera, and push notifications. Can run concurrently with the main build or after it ships.

Why Native Mobile Matters for Inspectors

Inspectors work in basements, attics, and crawl spaces with poor or no cell signal. The responsive web app from the main build works on every device, but a true native app delivers offline-first inspection workflows, on-device photo capture with hardware acceleration, push notifications, and biometric login — capabilities a browser cannot provide.

MOBILE APP

Field Inspection Interface — iOS & Android

9:41 AM
5G■■■
123 Oak Street
Inspection In Progress
Sections
Exterior
12 photos
Roof
8 photos
Plumbing
In Progress
Electrical
0 photos
HVAC
0 photos
📷 Rapid-Fire Camera
🎤 Voice Note📝 Add Comment
9:43 AM
5G■■■
AI Photo Analysis
Processing complete
WATER STAIN 94%
CRACK 87%
AI DETECTED 2 ISSUES
HIGH

Water staining on ceiling drywall

Possible active leak from roof above

MED

Hairline crack in ceiling plaster

Monitor for expansion; may indicate settling

Generate Report Comment
Auto-labeled: Plumbing → Ceiling

Native Mobile App Features

14 mobile-specific features built natively for iOS & Android

Native iOS app (iPhone + iPad optimized)
Native Android app (phone + tablet)
100% feature parity with web platform
Full offline inspection capability with smart sync
Offline summary review before publishing
In-app agreement signing
Native rapid-fire camera with hardware acceleration
Voice dictation for hands-free report writing
Push notifications (bookings, payments, messages)
GPS-based check-in/check-out at inspection sites
Real-time sync across all devices
Built with React Native (shared iOS/Android codebase)
Biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID / Fingerprint)
Dark mode + system theme support

4-Month Mobile Build Timeline

Month 1

Mobile Foundation & Architecture

→ React Native + Expo project setup
→ Apple Developer + Google Play accounts
→ Authentication & deep linking
→ Shared API client with web platform
Month 2

Offline Engine & Native Camera

→ WatermelonDB offline-first database
→ Conflict resolution & sync engine
→ Native rapid-fire camera module
→ Photo upload pipeline with retry
Month 3

Feature Parity & Mobile-Native UX

→ Report writing on mobile (full editor)
→ Voice dictation integration
→ Push notifications (FCM + APNS)
→ Biometric login + GPS check-in
Month 4

QA, App Store Submission & Launch

→ End-to-end QA on real devices
→ Apple App Store submission & review
→ Google Play Store submission & review
→ TestFlight beta + production release

Mobile App Add-On

4-month native iOS & Android development sprint

$17,000 /mo

Billed at the start of each month

4-Month Payment Schedule

M1Mobile Foundation & Architecture
$17,000
M2Offline Engine & Native Camera
$17,000
M3Feature Parity & Mobile-Native UX
$17,000
M4QA, App Store Submission & Launch
$17,000

Mobile Add-On Subtotal

4 months × $17,000/month

$68,000
Concurrent option: Run mobile alongside the main build (months 3–6 of main + months 1–4 of mobile overlap by 4 months) — finishes everything in 6 months total.
Sequential option: Start mobile after the main build ships — total project length is 10 months.
FULL PACKAGE

Combined Investment — Web + Mobile

If you want both the full web platform and native mobile apps, here's the complete investment.

Main Build — Web Platform

6 months × $19,500/mo
$117,000
• 297 features across 8 modules
• AI-native architecture
• Mobile-responsive web app
• Public API + integrations

Add-On — Mobile Apps

4 months × $17,000/mo
$68,000
• Native iOS & Android apps
• Offline-first inspection
• Push notifications + biometrics
• App Store + Google Play launch
Total Combined Investment
$185,000
10 months sequential • or 6 months concurrent (4-month overlap)
Web Build
$117K
Mobile Add-On
$68K

Three Ways to Engage

A
Web Build Only
$117,000

6 months • Full responsive web platform • Add mobile later if needed

B
Web + Mobile Concurrent
$185,000

6 months total • Mobile starts month 3 of web build • Fastest time to full product

C
Web Then Mobile Sequential
$185,000

10 months total • Web ships first • Spread cash flow across longer timeline

POST-LAUNCH

Ongoing Maintenance & Support

After the build ships, keep the platform evolving with flexible monthly retainer plans. Every tier includes a fractional CTO overseeing the work.

Essential

40 Dev Hours / Month

$3,500 /mo

Bug fixes, small tweaks, keeping the lights on.

  • Fractional CTO oversight
  • 40 full-stack dev hours
  • Bug fixes & patches
  • Security updates
  • 48-hour response SLA
  • Monthly status reports
RECOMMENDED
Growth

80 Dev Hours / Month

$6,500 /mo

New features, iterative improvements, active development.

  • Fractional CTO oversight
  • 80 full-stack dev hours (½ FTE)
  • New feature development
  • AI prompt & model tuning
  • 24-hour response SLA
  • Bi-weekly sprint planning
  • Everything in Essential
Scale

160 Dev Hours / Month

$10,500 /mo

Dedicated full-time engineer. Continuous feature shipping.

  • Fractional CTO oversight
  • 160 hours = 1 dedicated FTE
  • Priority feature pipeline
  • Dedicated AI/ML engineer access
  • Same-day response SLA
  • Weekly sprint planning + demos
  • Everything in Growth

Maintenance Plans Are Optional & Cancellable

Begins after the 6-month build completes. Cancel or change tiers anytime with 30 days notice. Unused hours roll over one month. Infrastructure costs (Supabase, Vercel, Cloudflare R2, Claude API, Twilio) are billed separately at cost, typically $400–$1,500/month depending on usage volume.