Glossary
Home Health Assessment
Definition
A Home Health Assessment is an AI-powered digital inspection that evaluates the condition of a home's major systems and generates a comprehensive report with a Home Health Score. Shipshape's assessment uses a 25-point guided survey plus AI image analysis to identify issues, estimate remaining equipment life, and recommend preventive actions.
Understanding Home Health Assessment
Unlike traditional home inspections that require a licensed inspector and take 2-4 hours, a Home Health Assessment can be completed by a service professional in minutes using the Shipshape app. The assessment builds a persistent Home Health Record that grows with each visit, creating a complete digital history of the home's condition over time.
Related Terms
Intelligent Home Management (IHM)
Intelligent home management is a proactive approach to home care that uses sensors, AI, and connected software to monitor a home's critical systems 24/7, detect issues before they become emergencies, and connect homeowners to qualified service professionals. Shipshape pioneered the IHM category in 2020.
Home Health Score
A Home Health Score is a 0-100 numerical rating that represents the overall condition of a home's critical systems. Generated by Shipshape's AI after a Home Health Assessment, it gives homeowners and service professionals a clear, at-a-glance view of what needs attention now, what can wait, and what is in good shape.
SAM (Shipshape Assisted Maintenance)
SAM is Shipshape's AI-powered home assistant that monitors homes 24/7, sends proactive alerts when issues are detected, and connects homeowners to their trusted service professional. Powered by ChatGPT, SAM can answer questions about home maintenance, interpret sensor data, and help homeowners schedule service visits with one tap.
Learn more about Intelligent Home Management
Read the definitive guide to how AI and smart sensors are transforming home care.
Read the IHM Guide