Photo Index
A numbered list mapping each photo ID to a brief description, location on property, and related claim item for fast review and cross-reference.
A consistent template ensures photos are matched to the correct property and location, preserves timestamp and location metadata, and reduces follow-up questions from insurers, contractors, or buyers. Consistency helps speed reviews and creates a simple record that supports coverage decisions, repair estimates, or listing disclosures.
Multiple professionals use these templates depending on the workflow and objective: the person capturing the photos, the reviewer, and the recipient who relies on the evidence.
Clear role separation—photographer, reviewer, recipient—helps ensure each image is verifiable and the package meets the recipient's requirements.
Tim Martin, Founder, used a uniform photo template for rental property turnovers to avoid disputes over condition.
Dan Rotelli, CEO, integrated photo templates into contractor proposals to standardize estimates.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Property Address | Photographer Name | Date/Time |
| Image Slots | Front, Rear, Left Slope, Right Slope, Ridge, Close-ups |
| Authentication | Email token or SMS code for signer verification |
| Routing | Auto-send PDF to insurer, contractor, and property manager |
Choose a platform that preserves metadata, supports multiple image attachments, and provides an auditable completion certificate.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A numbered list mapping each photo ID to a brief description, location on property, and related claim item for fast review and cross-reference.
Placeholders for overall roof views, individual slopes, ridge, valleys, and eave-to-deck transitions to ensure consistent coverage across properties.
Designated slots for damage close-ups showing missing shingles, punctures, flashing issues, or other defects linked to descriptive notes and repair estimates.
Fields to record date/time, device EXIF/GPS, and photographer identity so images remain verifiable and auditable for claims and inspections.
A concise summary field for overall roof condition, approximate age, and immediate safety concerns that guides triage and estimator review.
Optional slots for related documents: inspection reports, prior repair photos, permits, or contractor estimates to complete the submission package.
Report damage promptly; insurer policies often require notice 'as soon as practicable'
Submit photos with the initial claim where possible to avoid separate follow-ups
Provide imagery before scheduling to allow accurate scope and materials planning
Attach current roof photos when listing property to support disclosures
Keep submission records until claim closure plus retention period
All required photos taken and initial notes recorded
Images placed in template, metadata verified
PDF sent to designated recipients and recorded
Recipient confirms completeness or requests follow-up