Migration guide

Switching to InstaSurv is easier than you think

You do not need a risky weekend migration or months of double entry. Most surveying practices start new work on InstaSurv while finishing existing jobs elsewhere — then never look back.

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A simple path to go live

Four practical steps — designed around how surveying firms actually change software.

  1. 01

    Start your free trial

    Create your practice workspace in minutes. No card required for the trial period — explore InstaSurv and InstaFlow™ with your team while you keep your current system running.

  2. 02

    Set up templates & library

    Recreate or adapt your report templates, defect library, disclaimers and reference material in the Knowledge area. Many firms copy their best sections once, then refine as they go.

  3. 03

    Bring over clients & pipeline

    Add clients and properties, then log open leads and instructions in InstaFlow. You can run new enquiries through InstaSurv while finishing in-flight jobs on your old system.

  4. 04

    Go live on new work

    Quote, book, inspect and report entirely in InstaSurv. Enable the client portal so customers see progress, documents and messages in one branded place.

No big-bang cutover

Run InstaSurv in parallel during your trial. Move team by team or job type when you are ready — not on someone else's deadline.

One platform, full workflow

Replace separate tools for CRM, quoting, scheduling, reporting and invoicing with a single surveyor operating system.

Familiar report building

Structured inspections, defect-led reports, AI-assisted drafting and PDF sharing — designed around how UK surveyors already work.

Onboarding support

Guided setup for your practice details, branding and subscription. Your team gets a clear path from signup to first issued report.

Common questions

Can we import data from our old system?
You can add clients, properties and pipeline records directly in InstaSurv. For bulk client lists, contact us and we will advise on the best approach for your export format.
What about reports already in progress?
Finish active jobs on your current software, then start new instructions in InstaSurv. Most practices switch new enquiries first, then close out legacy work naturally.
How long does a typical switch take?
Many practices issue their first InstaSurv report within the first week. Full team adoption often happens over two to four weeks alongside the free trial.
Will our clients notice the change?
They will notice the improvement — faster quotes, clearer portal access and professional shared reports. You control branding and communication throughout.

Ready to make the switch?

Join practices using InstaSurv for reporting, InstaFlow for operations, and a client portal your customers will actually use.