Start wide before moving close
Begin with the property, elevation, or room. Then move to the affected area and finish with the important detail.
Property photo guide
Property Damage Photo Documentation Guide
A useful photo set lets someone who was not at the property understand where the condition is, what it looks like, and how large it is. The order matters as much as the close-up.
Give every important condition a simple sequence
Use the same pattern until it becomes automatic.
- Property or room overview
- Location within the elevation or room
- Medium view of the affected area
- Close detail
- Scale or measurement where size matters
- A useful label or note
Review the photos before leaving
Check for blur, glare, missing elevations, missing rooms, unclear scale, and long runs of nearly identical images while the property is still in front of you.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos should a property inspection include?
There is no universal number. Take enough photos to show the property, location, condition, and scale without filling the file with duplicates.
Should photos include a measurement tool?
Use a clear scale reference when size matters, but do not let the tool cover the condition being documented.
Do better photos guarantee claim approval?
No. Photos document conditions; they do not determine coverage or guarantee any outcome.
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