ScribeWare FAQs

Want to know how fast ScribeWare is? Is it easy to use? Good for multi-inspector firms? We’ve collected your top queries into our most frequently asked questions.

Of course, if you have a question that you don’t see on this list, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@getscribeware.com. We’re here to help!

Frequently Asked Questions

ScribeWare was built by seasoned inspectors to be the software they wanted to use themselves. This means that it’s highly flexible, so each inspector can customize their reports to match the way they work and to highlight their expertise and knowledge. It also has built-in features, like voice-to-text-to-caption and gunnysacks, that are designed to improve workflow and reduce reporting time. The end result is high-quality, readable reports that are packed with information but quick to build. ScribeWare is also an independently-owned company that keeps all client data private.

ScribeWare is ideal for inspectors who take pride in their work and expertise, and believe that providing clients with an exemplary report is the best way to grow their business. “Scribers” are inspectors who want to stand out from the competition for the quality of their reports, but also want to optimize their workflows to save time both in the field and at their desks.

Yes! Scribers have reported saving 30 to 90 minutes per report. This speed of reporting is possible because of these features:

ScribeWare is built with a check-box style workflow that is quick and easy to use and comes with pre-written descriptions and pre-built diagrams
The ‘Connected Fields’ feature adds descriptions and narratives when certain pre-set styles and materials are selected (such as a type of window or roof). You can automatically link these comments to the actual descriptions of the building you are inspecting, so your reports are specific to the property but super quick to write.
Keyword searching allows you to find exactly the right language quickly and easily
The mobile app is focused on rapid data collection, so you spend more time inspecting and less time hunting and pecking. We even optimize for voice-to-text data collection and presentation.

Not all inspections are the same, and not all inspectors are the same. Why would you want to look like everyone else? Being able to customize your template allows you to stand out from your competitors, adjust to your working and reporting style, tailor reports to your specific region, and more.

Everything in a ScribeWare report can be customized, including the chapters, sections, fields, styles, materials, and more.
ScribeWare gives you the option for unlimited comment modifiers, descriptors, and boilerplate.
ScribeWare also allows you to edit the look and feel of your final reports to match your business brand and style. We even support French and Spanish reports.

The best inspection software for you depends on the type of report you want to write. If you want to write reports that are in-depth, detailed, and extremely high quality, then ScribeWare reports are the best choice.

Yes, ScribeWare is the best choice for commercial inspections. ScribeWare has built-in features specifically for commercial inspections, such as contractor-specific summaries, cost-to-cure and capital reserve tables, system inventory tables, and priority repairs summaries. ScribeWare also includes a commercial report template so you can get started quickly.

Yes! ScribeWare comes standard with a wind mitigation report integrated into the template for seamless reporting. All fields can be filled on your mobile device, and ScribeWare automatically pulls data from your report, so no duplication is necessary.

Yes, ScribeWare is ideal for EEE Balcony reporting. We’ve designed a specialized template specifically for EEE inspections that includes integrated contract signing and can be shared with clients at the push of a button. ScribeWare also includes a re-inspection feature that creates a living webpage for each building that automatically updates and can be accessed at any time by QR code

Yes! ScribeWare is excellent for sewer scope inspections because all videos are embedded in the report. Clients can stream videos ad-free, and ScribeWare supports unlimited video length.

Yes, we do! Built by long-time RV inspector Wayne Kosters, our RV template supports motorhome, travel trailer, toy haulers, and external kitchen inspections. It’s flexible enough to support multiple bathrooms, toilets, sinks, beds, and more—all for just $12 a report.

Yes! ScribeWare comes standard with easy-to-use pre-made templates that you can use right away, with no experience or training. As you learn more about ScribeWare, you’ll also discover time-saving features like voice-to-text-to-caption, connected fields, and gunnysacks, all of which make writing a report quick and easy.

ScribeWare was built by experienced home inspectors to create reports that are packed with information but still easy to read. Client- and Realtor-friendly features include:

Customizable observation labels (like ‘Major Concern’) to better organize information
A report summary section that groups all observations by importance
Unlimited full-size photos and video, built right into the report
Separate summaries for pest reporting, plumbing, roofing, electrical and more, so clients can share repairs by contractor
Fully interactive, web-based reports, not PDFs
A request list builder for Realtors (they love this!)