Publish Your Report Sooner Rather Than Later

While all reports are saved within the Inspector app, we recommend that once you’re done for the day, go ahead and Publish your report to the Cloud. This saves your work and gives peace of mind – you never know when an iPad can fall off a roof.

Import Photos From Your Camera Roll

The Inspector app allows you the option to take photos from the app or to import photos from the iPad’s Camera Roll. Either works well. However, many inspectors also take more photos than needed in a single daily report. We recommend taking all your photos on the iPad and then when you’re creating your report, import the photos you need quickly and efficiently.

If You’re On an iPad, Do Not Use Wifi on the Job Site

The Inspector app is designed to run without Internet connectivity. When you’re running Wifi, the iPad is creating extra heat, which can add up when you’re on a job site in the summer. Run your iPad in Airplane Mode to keep the iPad cooler when you’re out in the field.

For New Construction, Do Not Switch Between Map and Roof Plan Views

The Inspector app defaults to using Google Maps imagery, as the majority of roofing projects are existing buildings. However, you may load a Roof Plan PDF for new construction projects since this would be more useful than viewing the existing map. The app is not designed for switching between Map and Roof Plan views. If you choose to use the Roof Plan view, this should be decided at the beginning of the project and should not be switched later.

Aim to Avoid Placing Reports Too Close Together

While the app does allow you to place reports close together, this can cause some confusion when looking for data later on.