Edit an Archived Inspection in Inspection Express

If you’ve ever wondered how to edit an archived inspection in Inspection Express, you’re not alone, this is one of the most frequently asked questions our support team receives!

Here’s the short answer: once an inspection is archived, it can’t be reopened. But don’t worry — there’s a quick and easy workaround that lets you clone the inspection so you can edit and update it just like the original.

But before you do that, make sure that you have access to the admin portal. If you don’t, just start a new inspection for the same property, then Copy & Merge Past Inspection Data into your current one. Not sure how to do that? Watch our quick step-by-step video to see how easy it is.

Let’s walk you through how it works 👇

Clone an Inspection from the Admin Portal (Easiest Way)

1. Log in to the Admin Portal

2. Click on the Inspections tab

3. Search or scroll to find the inspection you want

4. From the View PDF Report button, click the dropdown arrow to open the menu

shows a process of Edit an Archived Inspection in Inspection Express

5. Select “Clone” from the list

6. A pop-up will appear — click Yes to confirm

7. You’ll then see an alert confirming the inspection has been cloned successfully

That’s it! A brand-new copy of the inspection will appear under Completed Status.

To finish the process up:

  • Click Edit Report to make changes directly in the Admin Portal, or
  • Sync your app on your iPhone or iPad to edit it from the Inspection Express app.

Then SELECT OK

This will open the Inspection to edit it from the Desktop or sync your App on your iPhone or iPad to update Inspection.

Quick Recap

  • Archived inspections can’t be reopened
  • But you can clone them in the Admin Portal (or copy & merge from the app)
  • Once cloned, you’re free to edit, update, and send your report as usual

Pro tip:

If you’re figuring out how to edit an archived inspection in Inspection Express, cloning is your best friend. It’s especially handy when you want to reuse layout notes or data from a past inspection — it saves you time and keeps your reports consistent.

Need Extra Help?

If you’ve got any questions, our Support Team is always happy to help. You can reach us by phone at 1300 901 688 or through the Help button in your Admin Portal.