Electrical contractors carry real liability, so 'the tech says he was there for two hours' isn't good enough. The best electrician time tracking software ties verified on-site time to the evidence that the inspection and termination work actually happened. Here's what to weigh when comparing options.
The Business Case
Tying labor hours to a verified check-in and a photo/checklist record typically removes the bulk of timesheet disputes on multi-electrician crews.
How SodaDesk Solves It
Verified arrival on every call
Check-in should capture when and where the electrician arrived. A non-blocking GPS pill confirms on-site presence without continuous surveillance the crew will resent.
Evidence the safety work was done
The best tools store panel and termination photos plus a completed checklist against the job — job proof captured at the point of work, not a regulator certificate.
Time log per job, not per day
Look for a clear on-site duration per visit so labor can be billed and defended job by job, not lumped into a daily total.
Payroll export without retyping
Hours should flow to CSV for payroll. Re-keying timesheets is exactly the error-prone step good software removes.
No bloat you won't use
You're tracking time and proof, not running a dispatch board. The best fit for a small electrical fleet skips quoting and scheduling modules you'd never touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it prove compliance work was completed?
It captures the photo and checklist evidence that the work was done and documented — job proof, not a regulatory certificate. If you need a specific regulator field, you add it as a custom checklist item.
Can each electrician's hours be exported for payroll?
Yes. SodaDesk calculates on-site time per job from check-in to check-out and exports tech hours to CSV.
Will my electricians actually use it?
The field flow is built to add under a minute per job: check in, work the checklist, snap required photos, check out. If it's slower than that, techs route around it — so simplicity is the point.
Is this a quoting or scheduling tool?
No. SodaDesk is time tracking, accountability, and job proof. It deliberately stays out of quoting, invoicing, and dispatch.