According to the Pew Research Center, “nearly two-thirds of Americans are now smartphone owners.” The society in which we live in is becoming more and more mobile each day. Throughout the past several years, countless smartphone applications have been introduced to the marketplace. These apps serve all different functions and many make our daily life much easier. As a property restoration company, it seems odd to think that an application on a phone could serve any use to our techs. However, they can! There are many apps that have the ability to greatly improve the speed and ease in which property restoration technicians can complete their work.
Here are five applications that every tech should have downloaded:

DRI-EAZ

Dri-Eaz AppBy entering the temperature and relative humidity, this application is able to calculate the correct GPP (grains per pound) in order to make the drying process quicker and easier. This app allows you to figure out how many dehumidifiers and air movers will be needed during water damage remediation.
Free/Compatible with Apple Products

IHANDY LEVEL

iHandy Level AppOnce you calibrate this app to your specific device, you’re able to use it as an easy, quickly accessible leveler. Property restoration companies can make use of this for measuring the verticality of a wall or furniture, making roof pitch calculations, angle measurements and much more. Also, homeowners enjoy the ease of this leveler for any home decorating.
Free/Compatible with Apple Products

XACTIMATE

XactimateA mobile estimating app that allows professionals to create an estimate from start to finish for customers from the convenience of their iPhone. This app works in coordination with the Xactimate’s desktop platform.
Free/Compatible with Apple Products

SYCORP CALC

Sycorp AppProvides quick and easy access to many different calculations that technicians working for property restoration can use. Some examples of the calculations this app can make include: estimating how many dehumidifiers and air movers will be needed for water damage, how many gallons of water are in a given area, how many kW are needed to power equipment and the cost of powering these machines.
Free/Compatible with Apple Products

PITCH GAUGE

Pitch Gauge AppThe number one roofing app that allows you to calculate the total slope and size of a roof simply by taking a picture. The app includes a square calculator as well digital slope finders.
Free/Compatible with Apple Products
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