SMART Single Survey combines SMART EPC, eTech’s existing PDA based Energy Survey tool with a new application to deliver the Single Survey component of the Scottish Home Report.

SMART Single Survey enables Surveyors to generate both the Energy Survey and the Single Survey required for a Home Report from data gathered on the eTech PDA during an inspection. The PDA software has been developed to enable the composition of report text in the form prescribed for the Single Survey. In addition to the description of building elements, the nature, extent and location of defects can be easily recorded along with their condition ratings.

SMART Single Survey also enables the Surveyor to capture additional supporting observations, limitations to inspection and site photos which are automatically compiled into a comprehensive and consistent electronic Record of Inspection. This document assists the Surveyor in the key step of reflective thought, in addition to fulfilling the site note Professional Indemnity requirements for both the Single Survey and the Energy Report.

The flexible architecture of the software is designed to accommodate the different techniques and approaches adopted by Surveyors. The Surveyor has the option of working with both the PDA and modified paper site notes on site, with a bespoke clip board that holds both the PDA and A4 paper notes. To ensure that the electronic Record of Inspection generated by the software incorporates any notes or floor plans produced during the inspection, the software prompts the Surveyor for photographs with the PDA of any manual notes that are recorded.