HomeGauge
HomeGauge is software for professional home inspectors, pairing a desktop report writer with a Companion app for field data collection.
What HomeGauge is
HomeGauge is software for professional home inspectors, pairing a desktop report writer with a Companion app for field data collection. In the classic workflow, inspectors gather information in the app and complete reports on desktop. The report writer offers styles including Narrative and Grid. Business tools cover scheduling, online agreements, payments, report delivery and storage, follow-up emails and inspection guarantees. Reports can be delivered through the cloud and locked until payment is received. The forms library includes NPMA-33 and Florida Wind Mitigation forms, and the CRL/Repair Request tool lets buyers and agents assemble repair lists from an inspection report for an addendum. HomeGauge Payments is free for HomeGauge users and has no monthly gateway costs. Appointments can be shared with Google Calendar, Outlook or iCal. The classic desktop program runs on Windows; Mac users can use Parallels or a similar program, while Companion runs on Android and iOS. New customers can use a 30-day free trial, then the listed price is $89/mo.
Good
- Supports Narrative and Grid report styles.
- Reports can be locked until payment arrives.
- Includes scheduling, agreements and report delivery.
- HomeGauge Payments has no monthly gateway costs.
- Appointments share with Google Calendar, Outlook or iCal.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Classic desktop software runs on Windows.
- Mac use requires Parallels or similar software.
- BuildFax reports cost inspectors $5.00 each.
Who it suits
It is aimed at professional home inspectors who want field data collection and desktop report writing alongside scheduling, payment and delivery tools. The classic desktop workflow is centered on Windows, with Companion available on Android and iOS.
Verdict
HomeGauge brings report preparation and several inspection-business tasks into one workflow. Consider the Windows desktop requirement and the $89/mo price after the 30-day trial.
Plans and prices
From HomeGauge's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGauge Software | $8,930 a month | 30-day free trial · new customers only · desktop report writer with Companion app · $0 to start; $89/month after 30 days |
The facts
Each one read from HomeGauge's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- BuildFax integration
- BuildFax property history reports appear beside HomeGauge inspections and cost HomeGauge inspectors $5.00 each.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Business tools
- HomeGauge provides scheduling, online agreements, payments, online report delivery and storage, automated follow-up emails, and inspection guarantees.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Calendar integrations
- HomeGauge appointments can be shared with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, or iCal.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Desktop workflow
- The classic HomeGauge desktop software collects field data with the Companion app and finishes reports on desktop.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Forms
- Its forms library includes NPMA-33 and Florida Wind Mitigation forms.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Payments
- HomeGauge Payments has no monthly gateway costs, integrates with the HomeGauge dashboard, and is free for HomeGauge users.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- HomeGauge's privacy policy identifies SHGI Corporation as the operator and describes practices for preserving privacy and security of information collected through its website and applications.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Repair requests
- The CRL/Repair Request tool lets buyers and agents create a repair list from an inspection report and attach it to a repair addendum form.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Report security
- The product can deliver cloud-based reports securely and lock reports until payment is received.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Report styles
- The desktop report writer supports multiple report styles including Narrative and Grid.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security updates
- HomeGauge advises using the latest Windows, Mac OS, Android, or iOS versions and TLS protocols to protect private information.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Live support is available Monday-Friday 9am–8pm ET by phone, email, and live chat, with a help center, YouTube tutorials, and Facebook community.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Target users
- HomeGauge is made for professional home inspectors.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Asheville, North Carolina, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limits
- The classic desktop software runs on Windows, while Mac users can use Parallels or similar programs and the Companion app runs on Android and iOS.checked 30 Sep 2026
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