Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now • Richmond, VA

67d • Remote

About The Position

Seek Now is seeking reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to conduct accurate, impartial, and complete home and commercial property inspections. Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers who can access and inspect steep, high roofs and support Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters while delivering excellent customer service. Positions are available in major U.S. markets. The work is fully remote and mostly outdoors, with occasional indoor inspections. Contractors provide their availability and should expect extensive travel, including daily travel within a 100-mile radius and temporary out-of-state assignments after weather catastrophes.

The role is suited to people with insurance adjusting, roofing sales, or building experience who are comfortable climbing roofs, traveling frequently, working independently, and using a laptop, smartphone, and Microsoft Office applications. Contractors must provide required equipment and credentials, including a suitable vehicle, 32-foot ladder, roofing boots, valid driver’s license, workers’ compensation documentation, general liability insurance certificate, and LLC documentation. HAAG Certification is required within the first year if not already obtained.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use a laptop and smartphone, navigate applications, and enter data.
• Ability to submit complete, high-quality reports on time.
• Customer service skills.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and learn quickly.
• Ability to accept assignments on short notice.
• Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius, including an average of two to five hours of driving per day.
• Ability to travel beyond a 100-mile radius for catastrophe inspections, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Ability to access every roof and work at heights.
• Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV.
• 32-foot ladder.
• Operational laptop and smartphone.
• Professional appearance and roofing boots.
• Valid driver’s license.
• State-issued workers’ compensation documentation.
• Certificate of general liability insurance.
• LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization.
• HAAG Certification within the first year if not already obtained.
• Must not have an ongoing roofing replacement or repair business that would create a conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in construction, service, or sales.
• Previous experience as a roofer.
• HAAG Certification.
• Experience with property and liability insurance coverage and standards.
• Insurance adjuster experience.
• Roofing sales or building experience.

Responsibilities

• Climb two-story or higher and steep roofs.
• Carry, set up, and safely climb a 32-foot extension ladder multiple times a day, several days a week.
• Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Sketch and measure roof and/or room components.
• Calculate areas of roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas of different sizes and shapes.
• Conduct accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, including identifying roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail and wind damage, and previous repairs.
• Perform accurate, high-quality home and commercial property inspections.
• Submit required photos, measurements, and documentation through proprietary software on a smartphone and laptop, following reporting guidelines.
• Travel daily within a 100-mile radius for scheduled inspections, typically driving two to five hours per day.
• Travel beyond a 100-mile radius when needed for inspections in weather-catastrophe areas, with assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers.
• Partner with Seek Now’s internal team to complete daily tasks.
• Escalate customer or client issues when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great earning potential, with six figures plus cited as possible.
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment.
• State-of-the-art, technology-based inspection tool.
• Strong support team for 1099 independent contractor field inspectors.
• Hotel fees paid or reimbursed on catastrophe jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED