Factory Audit & On-Site Verification
Our experts conduct on-site factory inspections, providing a detailed report with photos, videos, and recommendations—ensuring you have the full picture before any deposit.
$1000.00
Factory Audit & On-Site Verification
Factory On-Site Audit Service — Our procurement expert team personally visits the factory and brings back the real situation to you
What kind of service is this? (Explained from scratch)
You are likely in this situation right now:
You have found 1–3 factories that look fine “on paper” through Detailed or other methods
Reasonable quotes, complete certificates, good-looking videos, smooth communication
But there is always that last bit of uncertainty: Is the workshop real? Are the machines borrowed? Is quality control just for show? What is the workers' skill level?
The order amount is significant, so you don’t dare to easily pay a large deposit or full payment
You want to fly to China yourself to see it, but time, cost, language, visa, and other reasons make it impossible
The biggest fear is: Money paid, goods received — only then to discover it’s completely different from what you imagined
Factory Audit & On-Site Verification is the service specifically designed to solve this “last-mile trust issue” Our procurement expert team (mechanical background, fluent in English, based in China’s industrial cities) personally goes to the factory, carrying your specific requirements and professional testing tools, stays on-site for 1–2 days, photographs, measures, and asks everything — delivering a detailed, data-driven on-site report with images and facts.
You don’t need to come to China yourself, and you don’t need to take the risk of “pay first, see later” — we “open up” the factory for you first.
All work included in this service (step by step, all performed personally by our experts)
Step | What we do specifically (all with timestamped photos/videos) | Value you get |
|---|---|---|
1. Audit preparation and checklist confirmation | Call with you to confirm key concerns (quality standards, certifications, capacity, equipment, worker skills, environmental compliance, etc.) → Customize checklist (100–150 items) | Ensures inspection 100 % matches your needs |
2. Factory appointment and entry | Schedule with factory in advance → Our procurement expert personally brings tools into the factory (without revealing full inspection details to avoid preparation by factory) | See the most real factory state |
3. Overall factory assessment | Expert personally does aerial shots + workshop layout photos + employee count + electricity meter reading + raw material warehouse inventory check | Judge if scale is real and capacity matches |
4. Key equipment inspection | Expert personally checks every core machine/tool brand, year, precision measurement + live run test + maintenance record review | Confirm equipment is not borrowed or just for show |
5. Production process filming and sampling | Expert personally follows from raw material → cutting → machining → welding → assembly → quality inspection → packaging full process + random sampling of in-production items | See real production level and consistency |
6. Actual quality system operation check | Expert personally checks if QC lab equipment is powered on + incoming/process/final inspection record sampling + defective item handling process + worker standard operation check | Judge if quality control is just for show |
7. Current production order observation | Expert personally views ongoing orders (item name, quantity, delivery) + asks about recent exports | Understand real delivery performance and export experience |
8. Management and worker interviews | Expert personally talks separately with GM, technical manager, QC supervisor, workshop workers (confirm capacity, overtime, employee stability) | Hear the real voices, avoid only hearing the sales version |
9. Issue list and improvement suggestions | Expert lists all discovered issues on-site + photo records + discusses improvement plan and timeline with factory | Know risk points, convenient for follow-up negotiations |
10. Report compilation and presentation | Within 48 hours after return, compile 40–80 page English report + video edit + online meeting to present details to you | You feel like you saw it with your own eyes |
Deliverables (a report you can directly send to boss/risk control/insurance company)
Executive Summary (1–2 pages conclusion + green/yellow/red risk rating)
Factory Overview (panoramic photos + scale data)
Equipment List (each machine photo + parameter measurement)
Production Process (full process video + key node photos)
Quality Control Check (QC record sampling + instrument measurement)
Issues & Recommendations (issue list + improvement suggestions)
Overall Recommendation (whether to cooperate + suggested contract terms)
Raw Media Pack (all original photos/videos for you to review anytime)
Full comparison with our own Detailed Quotation & Verification
Item | Detailed Quotation & Verification (in-depth due diligence) | Factory Audit & On-Site Verification (on-site audit) |
|---|---|---|
Goal | Use official data to tell you “who looks reliable on paper” | Use eyes and hands to tell you “who is reliable in reality” |
Inspection method | 100 % official databases | 100 % expert personally on-site filming + measurement + interview |
Problems it can discover | Legal, financial, certificate, historical export risks | Equipment authenticity, production consistency, actual quality execution, worker skill level |
Delivery time | 4–6 workdays | 7–14 days after appointment (including 1–2 days on-site + 2 days report) |
Suitable stage | Before deposit | Before large deposit or full payment |
Client participation | View report online | View report online + optional real-time video link during audit |
Particularly suitable for what kind of buyers?
People who are extremely serious and regard risk control as more important than anything
People who have almost harsh requirements for product quality, production consistency, and worker skill level
People who pursue ultimate production efficiency and absolutely do not accept “goods not matching description” risk
Projects with large order amounts, involving tooling/custom/high-precision equipment
People who have been scammed in China before and just want to “see with my own eyes to feel safe”
People who need on-site evidence to convince boss or risk control department
Our promises
Report 100 % based on expert's personal on-site situation, full refund if any falsehood
All photos/videos with timestamp, verifiable
Your technical information strictly confidential, used only for this audit
When you are ready to pay large money to a Chinese factory, let our procurement expert team personally “open up” the factory for you first.
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(Free 30-minute call available before payment — we assess your factory list and give precise quote and inspection plan.)
Pricing and Arrangement (Transparent, No Hidden Fees)
First Standard Audit: 1,000 USD Covers 1 factory as standard. If additional factories are on a smooth route, we can include 2 or more at no extra charge. Completed within 5 workdays (round trip). Includes expert on-site inspection (1–2 days), transportation, accommodation, professional tools, and full English report.
First Extended/Distant Audit: 1,500 USD Covers 1 factory as standard (2 possible depending on situation). 6–10 workdays. Same as standard audit, plus additional long-distance transportation/accommodation if the location is remote or delays occur due to communication.
Second Targeted Follow-up Visit: 500 USD Covers 1 factory. 3–5 workdays. Expert returns for targeted inspection on specific issues. Transportation and accommodation reimbursed separately (actual expenses).
Important Notes:
Each audit standardly covers 1 factory to ensure depth and quality.
Multiple factories only if they are on a smooth route (same city or adjacent areas, without exceeding time/distance limits) — included free where possible.
For extended itineraries due to distance or delays, we inform you in advance and upgrade to the 1,500 USD plan.
The second follow-up is only for addressing specific issues from the first audit (e.g., rectification verification or technical confirmation).
Additional Options (Optional):
Real-time video accompaniment: +200 USD per day
Third-party laboratory testing (e.g., material composition, precision certification): Quoted separately in advance
All prices are quoted in writing in advance and executed only after your confirmation. No hidden fees.
How to Choose?
Most clients (85 %): Choose the First Standard Audit 1,000 USD — best value for regular needs.
Factory remote or need multi-factory comparison: Choose 1,500 USD — ensures distance does not affect quality.
Problems found in first audit need follow-up: Add Second Targeted Follow-up 500 USD + travel — targeted resolution without full re-audit.
We will recommend the best option based on your factory location and needs during the free consultation.
Ready to let our experts personally “check out” the factory for you? [ Start Factory Audit & On-Site Verification ]
(Free 30-minute call available before payment — we assess your factory list and give precise quote and inspection plan.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the experts you send? Are they professional? Our audit engineers are all with mechanical background, 10+ years industry experience, local Chinese, familiar with various equipment processes, can communicate directly with you in English.
Can I see the audit process in real time? Yes. We offer real-time video link option, you can ask questions and guide key inspection points as if you were on-site.
What if the factory refuses your entry? We coordinate entry permission in advance. If the factory refuses, it is usually a red flag itself, we will report immediately and suggest abandoning.
How detailed is the audit report? 40–80 page English report + hundreds of timestamped photos + full process video edit + key data tables, enough for you or third party to review.
If serious problems are found, can I get a refund? Audit fee not refundable (expert has already traveled), but we will free recommend and audit other factories until you find a satisfactory one.
After audit problems found, can you help negotiate fixes? Yes. We will hand the issue list to the factory, push for fixes, and follow up verification (additional fees negotiable).
I have my own checklist, can I use it? Absolutely. We will incorporate your checklist into our standard one, ensuring all your concerns are covered.
What does the factory need to prepare for the audit? Basically no special preparation needed. We want to see the factory's daily state, avoid “performance-style” reception.
After audit I still feel uneasy, what to do? We can arrange a second audit or third-party (e.g., SGS) re-audit, fees separate.
Is it worth auditing for small orders? If you have requirements for quality and delivery, even small orders are worth it. Many clients start building trust from small orders.
How to start? First step? Send your factory list and concerns to us, free 30-minute call to assess, give you precise quote and inspection plan.
How is audit timing arranged? Usually completed within 7–14 days after appointment (depending on factory location and schedule), we will give you optional dates.
What language is the report? Full English report, key parts bilingual Chinese-English optional.
Can you guarantee the factory has no problems? Cannot 100 % guarantee (production always has variables), but can expose 97 % of common risks in advance. Past projects 98 % clients said “finally feel safe”.
All questions answered? If there is any worry, directly schedule free call, we will make the answers clear for you. [ Start Factory Audit & On-Site Verification ]