Property damage photo report

Preserve context around each condition

A property damage photo report should make location and sequence easy to understand. Start with a broad room, elevation, or area view before moving to the image that shows the condition. When a detail is difficult to place, add another location view rather than relying on a close-up alone.

Use the report title, property address, date, job number, or claim number when the file needs to be matched later. These fields are optional so the workflow remains useful for a quick internal record as well as a formal handoff.

Describe visible facts without overreaching

Captions should identify what is visible and where it appears. “Discoloration on the north kitchen wall below the window” gives the next reader a useful starting point. Keep the caption neutral when the image alone cannot establish cause, scope, coverage, or repair requirements.

The tool organizes and presents customer-supplied photos. It does not make an insurance, engineering, or repair determination for you. That boundary keeps the report useful as documentation while leaving professional conclusions in the appropriate workflow.

• Document the broader area before the close-up.
• Use stable location references.
• Separate observation from conclusion.
• Preview the complete sequence before export.

Make the handoff easier to review

A professional PDF gives the recipient one organized file instead of a loose camera roll. Add company branding when appropriate, keep each photo large enough to inspect, and use the optional description for measurements or context that should not crowd the short caption.

What makes a useful report

• Photograph the broader area before close-ups
• Describe visible condition and location without guessing at cause
• Keep the original sequence aligned with your site notes

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