Remodeling photo checklist

Photo Prep

Show the project clearly.

Better photos reduce back-and-forth and make the first estimate conversation more useful.

Wide context photos

Start with wide photos so the room or exterior area makes sense before close-up details are reviewed.

One photo from the doorway or main approach
One photo from each useful corner
Floor, ceiling, wall, and opening context where visible
Exterior approach if materials or parking may matter

Detail photos

Close photos help identify the surfaces, fixtures, damage, and existing conditions that affect scope.

Cracks, stains, moisture marks, or damaged surfaces
Fixtures, cabinets, trim, tile, counters, and flooring
Access panels, shutoffs, outlets, vents, and transitions
Anything that must stay, match, move, repair, or be protected

Room-specific photos

Different rooms need different photo angles, especially kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and exterior work.

Kitchen appliance walls, cabinet runs, counters, sink, and flooring
Bathroom vanity, toilet, tub or shower, ventilation, floor, and ceiling
Addition or repair tie-in points, foundation edge, siding, roof, and drainage
Doorways, stairs, hallways, and work-path constraints

Send with the photos

Photos work best with a few words about what the homeowner wants to change and what constraints matter.

Project address or nearest cross street
Short scope note for what should change
Timing, access, and budget range if known
Whether the request is repair, finish update, or layout change

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