Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now • Alexandria, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Seek Now is seeking reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to perform accurate, impartial, and complete inspections of residential and commercial properties. Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers who can access and inspect steep, high roofs and support Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters while providing excellent customer service. Positions are available in major U.S. markets.

The role involves daily travel to scheduled inspections, typically within a 100-mile radius, and may require extended out-of-state assignments in areas affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, or other catastrophic weather events. Inspectors document findings, measurements, and photographs using a proprietary application on a smartphone and laptop, and submit complete, high-quality reports within required guidelines. Contractors provide their own availability and are expected to maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers.

The work is fully remote and mostly outdoors for external property inspections, with occasional indoor inspections. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Seek Now offers strong support for contractor field inspectors, technology-based inspection tools, weekly pay, and reimbursement of hotel fees on catastrophe assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience with 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, enter data, and use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to earn HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
• Ability to submit complete, high-quality reports on time.
• Customer service, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and accept assignments on short notice.
• Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius, typically driving two to five hours per day, and to travel for catastrophe assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV; 32-foot ladder; operational laptop and smartphone; roofing boots; and a professional appearance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• State-issued workers’ compensation certificate and certificate of general liability insurance.
• LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, drive up to five hours per day, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, work overhead, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity in both hands.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.

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 and steeper roofs, including carrying, setting up, and safely climbing a 32-foot extension ladder.
• Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Sketch and measure roof and room components and calculate the areas of roofs, rooms, and other inspection spaces.
• 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.
• Enter required photographs, measurements, and documentation into the proprietary software application using a smartphone and laptop, following reporting guidelines.
• Travel daily within a 100-mile radius to scheduled inspections, typically involving two to five hours of driving per day.
• Travel beyond a 100-mile radius for catastrophe-related inspections when needed, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers.
• Partner with the internal Seek Now 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 noted 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