Guide
How to write a service report technicians actually fill in
Short answer: make it quick on a phone – few required fields, choices instead of typing, photos instead of descriptions – and send the client a PDF on the spot so the report has a purpose.
Why technicians skip reports
- Too many fields that do not apply to the job.
- Typing long texts on a phone.
- Filling in the same client data again and again.
- No signal on site – the form does not save.
- Nobody reads the report anyway.
Seven rules for a report that gets done
1
Prefill
Client, address, technician and date come from the job – never typed.
2
Choose, do not type
Checklists and drop-downs for the usual work; one free text field for the rest.
3
Photos first
A photo of the nameplate beats typing a serial number.
- 4. Required = really required. Only what you need for invoicing and liability.
- 5. Works offline. Basements and roofs have no signal – the report must save on the phone and send later.
- 6. Signature on the screen. The client signs before the technician leaves.
- 7. PDF to the client at once. When the client receives it, the report matters – and so does filling it in well.
Writing the text
Short sentences, facts first: “Replaced capacitor 45/5 µF on outdoor unit. Unit cooling, supply 12 °C.” Avoid blame and guesses; add recommendations as a separate line the office can turn into a quote.
Questions
Can GITECHY Works reports be filled in offline?
Yes – the report is stored on the phone and sent when the connection is back.
Can the client get the report automatically?
Yes – a PDF is emailed when the technician completes the report, and the client can find all reports in the client portal.
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