Insurance Claim Documentation Checklist
Photo and video checklist for water damage insurance claims — what adjusters need to approve your claim.
Insurance Claim Documentation Checklist
Download the adjuster-ready documentation checklist.
What's Inside
- Wide-angle video of every affected room (before cleanup)
- Close-up photos of water source and failure point
- Water line marks on walls and furniture
- Serial numbers of damaged appliances
- Receipts for emergency repairs and hotel stays
- Written timeline of when damage was discovered
- Contractor estimates in Xactimate format if available
- List of all damaged personal property with age and value
- Photos of mitigation equipment placement (drying log)
- Keep all damaged materials until adjuster inspection