Overview

One of BlueClerk's most valuable features is the permanent work history attached to your property. See every repair, service, and improvement - even work done before you owned the home. It's like a Carfax for your house.

Why Work History Matters

Home Maintenance

Know what's been done: No guessing when the HVAC was last serviced
Plan maintenance: See when things are due
Avoid duplicating work: Know if something was already fixed

Home Value

Documentation: Prove your maintenance record
Selling point: Show buyers a well-maintained home
Insurance: Evidence of work for claims

Working with Contractors

Context: New contractors see the history
Continuity: Pick up where previous work left off
Reference: Look up what was done and who did it

Viewing Your History

Accessing Work History

Go to your property in the Properties section
Click "Work History" or the history tab
View the chronological list of all work

What You'll See

Each history entry shows:

Date: When work was performed
Type of work: Service category (Plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
Description: What was done
Contractor: Who did the work
Link to details: Full job report if available

Example Entry

March 15, 2024 - HVAC

Replaced blower motor on furnace
Performed by: ABC Heating & Cooling

[View Details]

Filtering and Searching

By Date

See work from a specific period:

Last 30 days
Last year
Custom date range

By Service Type

Focus on specific categories:

Plumbing only
Electrical only
All HVAC work

By Contractor

See all work from a specific company.

Understanding History Details

Job Reports

Clicking on a history entry may show:

Full description: Detailed notes from the contractor
Photos: Before and after images
Materials used: Parts that were installed
Time spent: Duration of work

Associated Documents

Some entries link to:

Invoices: What you paid
Estimates: Quotes provided
Warranties: Coverage information

History from Before You Owned

Previous Owner's Work

If the previous owner used BlueClerk, you inherit:

All work history at the property
Access to job reports and photos
Understanding of home's maintenance

How This Works

You claim the property
System recognizes the address
History automatically attaches to your account
Previous owner loses access (it transfers)

This is one of BlueClerk's most valuable features - you get the complete story of your home.

Adding Missing History

What If Work Isn't In BlueClerk?

Work done outside BlueClerk won't appear automatically. For important records:

Keep your own documentation
Upload to a home file system
Future BlueClerk work will be recorded

Going Forward

All work requested through BlueClerk is automatically recorded.

Using History Effectively

Before Scheduling Work

Check history to:

See if the issue was addressed before
Find what was done last time
Know which contractors have worked there

When Selling Your Home

Share your BlueClerk history:

Shows proper maintenance
Documents improvements
Builds buyer confidence

For Insurance

After a claim:

Reference previous work
Show timeline of issues
Provide contractor documentation

Tips

Check history before calling about a recurring issue
Reference history when getting estimates
Keep your own backups of important records
Update contact info so you keep access

Common Questions

Q: Can I edit the work history? A: You can't edit entries (to preserve accuracy), but you can contact support about errors.

Q: What if I disagree with something in the history? A: Contact the contractor who created the entry, or BlueClerk support.

Q: Is history shared with everyone? A: History is visible to property owners and contractors who've done work there. It's not public.

Q: What happens to history when I sell? A: The new owner inherits the history when they claim the property.

Q: How far back does history go? A: As far back as BlueClerk has records. There's no time limit.

Viewing Job History