The Elevations Blog
Practical guides on documenting work in photos, across roofing, solar, HVAC, general contracting, landscaping, and storm restoration.
Documenting Storm Damage for a Claim: A Pinned-Photo Workflow
A repeatable, pinned-photo workflow for documenting storm damage so your claim reads clearly, covers every elevation, and is hard to kick back.
Roof Inspection Photos That Sell the Repair
Homeowners can't see what you see from the ground. Here's how to document a roof inspection so the photos make the repair obvious and easy to approve.
Punch Lists That Stick: Photo Documentation for General Contractors
Text-thread punch lists get lost and argued over. Here's how pinning items to the exact spot on a jobsite photo keeps everyone accountable.
Solar Site Survey & Install Documentation, Pin by Pin
Site surveys and installs live in scattered photos. Here's how to pin roof conditions, obstructions, and install details so the whole job stays in one record.
HVAC Service Documentation: Show Customers the Exact Problem
A photo of a whole condenser doesn't justify a repair. Here's how to document HVAC service so customers see the exact problem and approve the fix.
Before, During, After: Landscaping Project Documentation
Clients picture the yard differently than you do. Here's how to pin plans, problem areas, and progress so everyone stays aligned from proposal to final walk.
The Photo Documentation Workflow Every Trade Should Use
Photo documentation isn't a roofing thing or a storm thing, it's a trade thing. Here's a simple, repeatable workflow any field crew can run.
Pin the Spot, Not the Whole Photo: Why Placement Beats a Photo Dump
A folder of 200 photos isn't documentation, it's a problem you've handed to someone else. Here's what marking the exact spot changes.
How to Take Field Photos That Hold Up Months Later
The photo you take today has to make sense to someone else months from now. Here's how to capture field photos that still hold up when it counts.
Document Pre-Existing Conditions to Avoid Damage Disputes
The cheapest insurance on any job is a set of dated photos taken before you start. Here's how to document pre-existing conditions the right way.
From Phone to Shareable Report: A Job, Start to Finish
Good documentation shouldn't mean a second shift at the desk. Here's how a job goes from phone photos to a shareable report without re-typing your notes.
Read-Only Report Links: Share Proof Without the Back-and-Forth
The fastest way to share proof of work is a link the recipient can open without an account. Here's how read-only report links cut the back-and-forth.