Report time

[Michael J. Merino]

I am wondering how long it takes you guys to do the report. It doesn't matter what software or report method you use. I am looking for your average time. I think it takes me a long time, probably because I do not have a routine yet.

[George P. Wells, CMI]

Originally Posted by mmerino

I am wondering how long it takes you guys to do the report.

30-35 minutes.

[ldapkus]

Originally Posted by gwells

30-35 minutes.

Same. Most imput done onsite then fine tuned and pics added. Did one today in about 20 minutes.

[Michael J. Merino]

Do you guys have templates made up or text that you have saved that you just click and insert? Takes me like 6 hours to do a report. I edit my pics with arrows and text and then I have to type most of my text. I do have the ability to save the text for future use. Is this what you guys do?

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by mmerino

It doesn't matter what software or report method you use.

Sure it does. I spend about 1 hour writing my reports. No on-site input, just picture taking.

[Michael J. Merino]

Originally Posted by kpierce

Sure it does. I spend about 1 hour writing my reports. No on-site input, just picture taking.

No it doesn't. I am only interested in average times. And since I wrote the post and I wanted the information I get to decide

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by mmerino

No it doesn't. I am only interested in average times. And since I wrote the post and I wanted the information I get to decide

If your truly interested in average times, are the next questions to follow not how and why?

[Bobby Hamilton]

Originally Posted by kpierce

Sure it does. I spend about 1 hour writing my reports. No on-site input, just picture taking.

Same here. I use to use InspectNow software and it took forever, especially when I used photoscape to edit the pictures then insert them into the report. I switched to HG and haven't had a problem since.

[Michael J. Merino]

Originally Posted by kpierce

If your truly interested in average times, are the next questions to follow not how and why?

All depends on the answers. If it is taking me 5 hours and everyone else is taking 1 hour or less no matter what system, then I need to change what I am doing. Then I will want to know the how and why. I thought it is taking me so long because I have only done a few reports and just do not have all my templates done.

[Bobby Hamilton]

InspectNow Reports - 5-7hrs
Home Gauge Reports - 1-2hrs

[Gary Farnsworth]

I developed my own software. Inspections performed via tablet. Keying done during inspection. Total inspection time about three hours. Includes on site printing, pics on CD, writing out the report. Rest is secret, unless you pay to play. Perfrom, write, click, print, collect check, done, gone. No work at home.

[relliott]

Mike give me a call or go to this thursdays meeting.
Everyone there including myself will give you a hand in improving speed.
I started out the same way.
My Netbook will be with me.

[William R. DeVries, CMHI]

i am about an hour after inspecting tweeking the report and setting pics, software does make the difference,

[relliott]

Originally Posted by wdevries

i am about an hour after inspecting tweeking the report and setting pics, software does make the difference,

As far as time goes I would say that alot of difference is in what comments you store .
Canned comments have their place and different report styles do swing report time 30 minutes or so ,one way or another from everything I have gleamed.
Mike has posted a few questions on his current report that defiantly eat up speed,but gradually questions become fewer as do report minutes.
Pictures editing also adds to time but if you are not doing 2 and 3 a day you might as well spend extra time fine tuning for your client.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by gwells

30-35 minutes.

About the same here.