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In brief
A good inventory records what is known, what is estimated and what is unknown. Measurements and photographs are worth more than assumptions.
Short answer: a quote-ready inventory lists every blade or section with an ID, location, model if known, condition, measured dimensions, mass with its basis, root and metal status, photographs, access conditions and timing. Record unknown values as unknown. A clear inventory shortens the quote process and reduces change orders later.
Inventory template
You can download a CSV version of this template.
| --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|
| Item ID | Your own reference, painted or tagged on the piece | Assign one now |
| Location | Site name, county, GPS point or yard position | Approximate and mark as approximate |
| Blade model / manufacturer | From records or nameplate | Write "unknown"; add photos of root and labels |
| Section type | Whole, root, mid, tip, other | Describe and photograph |
| Max cross-section | Width and height at the largest point | Measure |
| Mass basis | Measured, manufacturer data, or estimate method | State "none" |
| Metal visible | Inserts, bolts, flanges, other | Photograph |
| Condition | Intact, cracked, crushed, water/soil contact | Photograph |
| Contamination | Soil, vegetation, oil, debris | Note what is visible |
| Photos | File names | — |
| Access notes | Ground, gates, turning room | — |
| Handling | Can it be lifted as-is? Who provides equipment? | — |
| Schedule | Earliest and latest dates | — |
Identifying unknowns without guessing
- Model: root flange bolt patterns, labels inside the root and manufacturing stamps can help. Photograph them for the reviewer.
- Mass: do not divide a fleet-wide figure by blade count. If no measured or manufacturer value exists, leave it blank. Weights can be confirmed later on a scale.
- Construction: a photograph of a cut face shows laminate and core types far better than a description.
Photographs that help
- A wide shot of the storage area showing access
- Each section type from the side, with a scale reference
- Cut faces
- Root ends, showing inserts or bolts
- Any damage or contamination
Common mistakes
- Counting blades but not measuring sections
- Treating three-piece cut blades as already "ready"
- Mixing estimated and measured weights in one column
- Omitting access constraints that change equipment selection
Next step
Send the completed inventory with your project review request. Unknown values are fine; the review identifies which ones need to be resolved before a firm quote.