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What belongs in a clear water damage report?

The reader should be able to understand what was observed, what was done and what supports the conclusion. Use this checklist before sharing a job report. It is not a certification of standards compliance.

Identify the job and the scope

Check the report is about the right property and period. A clear scope prevents an observation about one area being mistaken for a conclusion about the whole building.

  • Property and job identifiers are correct.
  • Visit dates and contributors are identifiable.
  • The inspected areas and any access limitations are clear.

Make the evidence followable

A report can contain many images and still be hard to understand. Choose evidence that explains the work and use labels consistently.

  • Room names match between notes, photos and readings.
  • Images are legible and their purpose is clear.
  • Readings include the context needed to interpret them.
  • The sequence of work and equipment changes can be followed.

Check conclusions and distribution

Separate observations, interpretations and information supplied by other people. Confirm the recipient’s documentation requirements before sending.

  • Conclusions are supported and limitations are stated.
  • Unrelated personal information has been removed.
  • The exported PDF has been visually reviewed.
  • The intended recipient and shared content have been checked.

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