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Claim Photo Checklist Generator

Pick a claim type and get a clean, printable checklist of the photos and documents to collect before you chase the homeowner again.

This page is built for adjusters who need a fast starting point for water, wind, fire, hail, and theft claims. Share it, print it, or use it to launch a better claimant request.

Selected claim type

Water damage

Source + spread + mitigation

Photo items

Wide shots, close-ups, and context photos to request.

Core required items

The minimum set to start the file with better clarity.

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Choose the claim type

Shareable

Best for burst pipes, appliance leaks, overflows, and interior water intrusion where the adjuster needs clear source, spread, and mitigation evidence.

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Printable checklist

Water damage claim checklist

5 photo items · 5 document items

How to use this

Ask for the required items first, then collect the optional items that are already available. The goal is a cleaner first pass, not a perfect final claim package on minute one.

Photos to collect

5 items

Source-of-loss photos

Required

Capture the pipe, appliance, fixture, drain, roof opening, or other visible source if it can be documented safely.

Wide shots of every affected room

Required

Get the full room from multiple corners so the carrier can see how far the water spread.

Close-ups of damaged materials

Required

Photograph ceilings, drywall, baseboards, cabinets, flooring, and visible moisture lines.

Standing water or active moisture

Required

Show puddling, saturation, swelling, staining, or active dripping while conditions are still visible.

Damaged personal property or contents

Helpful if available

Photograph affected furniture, rugs, electronics, boxes, and other contents before disposal when possible.

Documents and details to collect

5 items

Brief incident timeline

Required

Note when the water was discovered, when it likely started, and when it was shut off or contained.

Mitigation invoice or drying documentation

Helpful if available

Collect the emergency mitigation estimate, invoice, or drying log if cleanup has started.

Plumber or leak detection report

Helpful if available

Helpful when a plumber, roofer, or source investigator has already inspected the loss.

Repair estimate

Helpful if available

Include the contractor or restoration estimate if one is already available.

Receipts for emergency purchases or repairs

Helpful if available

Capture fans, tarps, cleanup supplies, hotel stays, or other immediate out-of-pocket expenses.

Field reminder

Coach for clear evidence, not random camera roll dumps.

Take photos before teardown, cleanup, or disposal whenever it is safe to do so.

If the source is hidden, document the visible effects and note what professional is inspecting it.

Use wide, medium, and close-up shots so the claim file has both context and detail.

Natural next step

Want the homeowner to upload this directly?

Claims RequestVault turns this checklist into a live claimant workflow: one secure link, no homeowner login, automatic reminders, and clear missing-item visibility for the adjuster.

Send one claim upload link instead of repeating instructions over email and text.

Let the homeowner upload from phone or desktop without creating an account.

See what is still missing before the file gets handed off for review.

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Common questions

Quick answers for the free checklist tool

Does this free tool require a Claims RequestVault account?

No. The checklist generator is public and does not require signup. It is meant to help adjusters decide what to request before sending a live claim upload link.

Can I share the checklist with a homeowner or claimant?

Yes. Each claim type has a shareable URL, and the page is formatted so it can also be printed or saved as a PDF.

What happens when I want the claimant to upload the files directly?

That is where Claims RequestVault comes in. You can start a live request, send one secure upload link, and let the homeowner submit files without creating an account.