SlabWise for Installation Teams

SlabWise gives countertop installation crews mobile access to job details, template drawings, site conditions, and customer information - so they arrive at every job fully prepared instead of calling the shop for missing information. Installation is where every upstream process either succeeds or fails in front of the customer. An installer who shows up without knowing about a window above the sink, a 15-degree wall angle, or a 3-inch backsplash return creates delays, field modifications, and unhappy homeowners. SlabWise puts everything the installer needs on their phone.

TL;DR

Installation teams waste 30-60 minutes per day calling the shop for job information
SlabWise mobile app provides complete job details including template drawings and site photos
Installers see their daily schedule with addresses, customer info, and driving routes
Completion photos and sign-off happen in the app - no paper forms
Issues discovered at install are documented and routed to the shop instantly
Customer portal updates automatically when installation is marked complete
Included in all SlabWise plans at no additional per-installer cost

The Installer's Daily Frustration

A typical installation crew starts the day knowing where they're going and roughly what they're installing. Everything else is a phone call:

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Common Installer Phone Calls to the Shop:

"What's the seam placement on the Johnson kitchen?"
"Are there any special instructions for the Patel job?"
"The template shows a 90-degree corner but this wall isn't square. Did the templater note this?"
"The homeowner says they wanted ogee edge, but we have eased. Can you check?"
"We're done. Who do I call to schedule the next job?"

Each call takes 3-8 minutes when you factor in hold time and back-and-forth. A crew making 6-10 calls per day loses 30-60 minutes of productive install time.

What Goes Wrong Without Complete Information

Missing Information	Consequence
Site conditions (wall angles, obstructions)	Field modifications that delay install
Seam placement details	Installer guesses; customer disagrees
Edge profile specification	Wrong edge installed; customer complaint or rework
Customer contact preferences	Showing up unannounced or at wrong time
Access codes, gate info	Crew sits outside waiting
Template drawings	Can't verify pieces match the layout

The Cost of Unprepared Installation

An installation team running 3-4 jobs per day at an average of 2 hours per install is tight on time. When a job takes 30 minutes longer because of missing information or a field issue that should have been anticipated, the last job of the day gets pushed. That either means overtime or a rescheduled customer.

Rescheduled installations cost:

Crew dispatch: $150-$300 for a second trip
Customer frustration: Takes another day off work
Downstream delays: Plumber, tile installer, painter get pushed

How SlabWise Works for Installers

Mobile Job Cards

Every installation job in SlabWise includes a complete job card visible on the installer's phone:

Job #4204 - Johnson Residence

Address: 55 Summit Ave, Apt B (gate code: 7788)
Material: Quartz - Calacatta Laza, 3cm
Layout: U-shaped kitchen + island
Pieces: 5 (3 perimeter, 1 island top, 1 island waterfall)
Edge: Eased on all exposed, flat on wall sides
Sink: Undermount, Kraus KHU100-30 (template verified)
Cooktop: 30" cutout, front-left position
Seam locations: Between pieces 2 and 3 at 48" from left wall
Special notes: "Wall behind sink is 1/2" out of plumb - pieces scribed. See template drawing."
Site photos: [4 photos from template appointment]

No phone calls needed. The installer walks in knowing exactly what to expect.

Template Drawings and Site Photos

The template drawing is attached to the job - showing piece layout, dimensions, seam locations, and cutout positions. Site photos from the template appointment show:

Cabinet layout and condition
Wall conditions and irregularities
Plumbing locations
Existing conditions that affect installation

The installer can zoom into template drawings on their phone to verify piece placement matches the actual layout.

Daily Schedule and Route

The installer's daily schedule shows:

Time	Job	Address	Type	Est. Duration
8:00 AM	Martinez	142 Oak Lane	Kitchen + island	3 hours
11:30 AM	Chen	89 Maple Dr	Kitchen L-shape	2 hours
2:00 PM	Patel	301 River Rd	2 bath vanities	1.5 hours

Each entry includes driving directions, estimated travel time, and customer contact preferences. If a morning job runs long, the installer can see how it affects the rest of the day.

Completion Documentation

When an installation is complete, the installer:

Takes completion photos - Required angles: overall layout, each seam, sink cutout, edge detail
Notes any issues - Chipped piece, wall condition, customer concern
Gets customer sign-off - Digital signature on the phone confirming installation acceptance
Marks job complete - SlabWise updates the customer portal and triggers final invoice

This documentation happens on the phone in 5 minutes. No paper forms to fill out, no photos sitting on someone's phone never uploaded, no "I forgot to get the sign-off."

Issue Reporting

When an installer discovers a problem at the job site - a piece doesn't fit, a chip happened during transport, the customer disputes the seam placement - they document it in SlabWise immediately:

Take a photo of the issue
Select the issue category (fit, damage, customer concern, site condition)
Add notes
The shop receives the issue report instantly

The shop manager can see the issue, the photos, and the installer's notes from their dashboard. Response decisions happen in minutes instead of hours.

Piece Verification

Before installation, the crew can verify:

Correct number of pieces loaded on the truck
Piece dimensions match the template
Material and edge profile match the job specification
Slab ID matches the customer-approved slab

This 2-minute check prevents the scenario where the wrong job's countertops get loaded on the truck - a surprisingly common error in shops with 5+ daily installations.

Benefits for the Installation Team

Fewer Callbacks

When pieces are verified before loading and template drawings are reviewed before installation, the "this doesn't fit" discoveries drop significantly. Each prevented callback saves 2-4 hours of crew time and a frustrated customer.

Faster Installs

Crews that know exactly what to expect - wall conditions, seam locations, sink specs - spend less time figuring things out on site and more time installing. The typical 10-15 minute "assess the situation" period at each job shrinks to 2-3 minutes of confirming what they already know from the job card.

Less Phone Time

Instead of 6-10 calls per day to the shop, installers using SlabWise make 1-2 (for genuine exceptions, not routine information).

Better Customer Interactions

When an installer can show the homeowner the template drawing and explain the seam placement, the customer feels confident. When the installer takes professional completion photos and gets a digital sign-off, the customer feels like they're working with a well-organized operation.

Yes, but it's included in your plan at no per-user cost. Each installer gets a login that shows their assigned jobs, schedule, and job details. They don't see pricing, customer payment information, or other jobs they're not assigned to.

Does the mobile app work without internet?

The app requires internet for real-time updates, but job details can be loaded while connected (at the shop in the morning) and are available offline during the day. Photos and completion reports upload when connectivity is restored.

Can the installer mark a job as "partial complete"?

Yes. If a multi-room installation is partially completed (kitchen done, bathroom pending due to a plumbing issue), the installer marks the completed portions and notes the reason for the hold. The customer portal reflects the partial completion.

How does the digital sign-off work?

The customer signs on the installer's phone screen. The signed completion record is timestamped, GPS-tagged, and attached to the job record. This is legally equivalent to a paper sign-off and serves as documentation if a dispute arises later.

Can installers see the customer's payment status?

No. Installer access is limited to job details, template drawings, site conditions, and scheduling. Financial information - pricing, invoices, payment status - is visible only to office and management users.

What happens when an installer discovers damage during transit?

The installer documents the damage with photos in SlabWise's issue reporting. The shop receives an immediate alert with the photos and can decide whether to proceed with a field repair, send a replacement piece, or reschedule the installation.

Can installers update their own schedule?

Installers can view their schedule but typically can't modify it (this depends on your permission settings). If a job runs long and the next appointment needs adjustment, the installer flags the conflict in the app, and the scheduler adjusts.

Does SlabWise track travel time between jobs?

Yes. When an installer marks a job as complete and then checks into the next job, the system calculates travel time. Over time, this data helps optimize crew dispatch and route planning.

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