Inspection · 7 min

Document wall damage for contractor quotes

A few photos and measurements taken before you call a contractor or file an insurance claim can speed up the estimate process and give you documentation of the condition at a specific date.

What you'll learn

What photos to take and from which angles for a useful damage record
Which measurements to document before calling for an estimate
How to write a condition description that helps contractors respond accurately

Step by step

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