TOPIC: Formatting report to go in binder

I've considered it, it just seems like filler. Maybe I could work it onto the cover page somehow.

Thanks for you consideration Dom.  Putting it on the cover page will probably not work because it is too common to have it on a seperate page just like a book.  Just like John says, if somebody wants to turn it off and not include an index than that is their decision.  Thsi addition will be something that will attract more inspectors who writes reports to the professional crowd.  Thanks again for you consideration.

Hey James,

It's definitely something that could be added in. I've seen about 80%+ of guys using Home Inspector Pro no longer print reports, so the bookmarks replaced it. But I can see it's use if you're still printing. The question is , how detailed do you want the index? Do you want it just to have the major page (i.e Kitchen, Laundry, Mather Bathroom, etc) or also have the items below it as well? I'd think the latter would be too long so I'm guessing the first. If we just have the page numbers and item it could be a bit bland. Any idea what else could go on the page to make it more interesting?

Color code the number of the first page of each section on the index to correspond with broder color of each section. 
I will email you a copy of a mold protocol I have written in Word also for you can understand the layout  (it is not color coded though).

Hey James,

Thanks for the example report. I've written it down on the to-do list and have a few ideas on what to do with it. Thanks!

Dominic

For a binder, I would recommend NOT punching holes in the report itself.  Get some sheet protectors and put the pages in there.  Too easy to lose a page or 12 w/ 3 hole punches.  JMO