Field documentation costs more than most crews realize. Between shot logs, as-built drafting, daily reports, and surveyor re-checks, the hours add up fast. This calculator shows exactly what that costs — and how much Gradelog saves.
Includes surveyor mobilization, field time, and project delay cost
Paper shot logs get re-keyed into spreadsheets. Spreadsheets get emailed. Emails get lost. Gradelog captures grade shots, photo documentation, and field notes in one place — and turns them into formatted reports automatically. There is nothing to transcribe, scan, or reformat.
Most re-checks happen because the as-built package is missing data or uses inconsistent formats. Gradelog outputs structured digital records with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photo attachments — the exact format inspectors and surveyors accept. Fewer rejections means fewer mobilizations.
The office sees what the field sees — live. No end-of-day catch-up. No hunting for the shot log that someone left in a truck. Project managers can verify grades and spot issues before concrete gets poured or pipe gets buried.
Daily reports, grade verification logs, and as-built summaries generate with one tap. No formatting, no copy-paste, no waiting until Friday afternoon to compile the week's paperwork. Reports are ready the moment the work is done.
Gradelog replaces paper shot logs, hand-drawn as-builts, and manual report compilation with a mobile-first workflow. Crew members record grades, shots, and field notes directly in the app. Reports are generated automatically — no re-keying data, no scanning paper, no emailing PDFs back to the office. Most crews reclaim 60–75% of the time they previously spent on documentation tasks.
Rejected as-builts and re-check callbacks happen when field documentation is incomplete, illegible, or inconsistent. Gradelog generates structured digital records with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photo attachments — the same format surveyors and inspectors expect. Crews that switch to Gradelog typically cut re-check callbacks in half within the first 30 days.
Field Pro includes unlimited jobs, GPS field shots, grade verification logs, photo documentation, daily reports, and PDF export. It covers one user seat — perfect for an owner-operator or working foreman. Team plans are available for multi-crew operations at volume pricing.
Yes. The Gradelog Field Pro plan is $29 per month when billed monthly. Annual billing is available at a discount. The ROI calculator uses this figure as the baseline cost when calculating net savings and payback period.
The calculator uses conservative industry averages: 60% documentation time reduction and 50% callback reduction. Actual results vary by crew size, job complexity, and current workflow. Some Gradelog customers report higher savings — particularly on larger commercial and utility projects where as-built documentation is contract-required.
Gradelog is free to start. No credit card required. Your first job is live in under 10 minutes.