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Tree job photo checklist
By Umair Nawaz, founder of Lirevon Updated How we test tools
The before, during and after photos to take on every removal, pruning, storm and stump job. Pick the job type, tick each shot on site, and add your own. Your ticks are saved in this browser. Print one sheet per truck.
1. Pick the job type
2. The job (optional)
Goes on the printed sheet. Kept in this browser only.
Photo checklist
Removal job
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Full tree removals. The before set protects you from damage claims. The after set shows the clean-up the customer paid for.
Trims, crown cleaning, clearance and deadwood work. Pruning results are hard to judge later without a clear before and after.
Trees on houses, cars and fences. Photograph the damage as you found it before you touch anything. The homeowner may need these for an insurance claim.
Stump grinding and removal. Most stump job problems are hidden things under the ground and what the yard looks like after.
A starting list, not a rule book. Follow your own safety program and your insurance agent’s advice. Made with lirevon.com/tools/job-photo-checklist
How the checklist works
- Pick a job type. Each one has its own before, during and after list. There are no money or rate inputs here: nothing to price, just shots to take.
- Phase count = photos ticked in that phase ÷ photos in that phase (your own items included).
- Progress = all photos ticked for this job type ÷ all photos on its list, shown as a percent.
- Saving. Ticks, job details and your own items are kept in this browser only, so you can close the page on site and come back.
- Next job. Press “Clear ticks for next job”. Your own items stay; only the ticks reset.
Five habits that make photos useful
- Turn on the timestamp and location in your phone camera settings.
- First photo of every job: the house number or the house from the street.
- Take after photos from the same spots as the before photos.
- Hold the phone sideways for wide shots, upright for close-ups.
- Same day, move the photos into one folder named by date and address.
Questions about job photos
Why should a small tree company take job photos at all?
Photos protect you and help you sell. Before photos show what was already broken, so you are not blamed for it. After photos show the work and the clean-up. With the customer’s OK, the best ones become posts for your Google Business Profile, website and quotes.
How many photos should we take on one job?
Enough to tell the story of the job, not hundreds. Each list on this page is a starting point. Tick what fits the job, skip what does not, and add your own items for things your area or your customers care about.
Who on the crew should take the photos?
Pick one person per job, often the crew lead, and make it part of their routine. Before photos come first, before any gear comes off the truck. One clear owner beats everyone thinking someone else did it.
Do I need the homeowner’s permission to post the photos?
Ask first, every time, and keep their OK in writing, such as a text. Do not show house numbers, faces, car plates or anything that shows where they live unless they agree. Short explanation, not legal advice.
What photos help with a storm insurance claim?
Wide shots of the property with the house number, the tree on the structure from every safe side, close-ups where it touches, and the damage under the tree once the weight is off. The homeowner’s insurer decides what it needs, so tell the homeowner to ask their adjuster. Short explanation, not insurance advice.
How do I prove the damage was already there?
Take before photos of the lawn, driveway, curb, fence and roof near the work, before you start, with the timestamp on. Then take after photos from the same spots. Side by side, they settle most “you did this” talks quickly.
What if something does get damaged during the job?
Stop, take photos right away, and tell the customer the same day. Then follow your own insurance steps. Hiding damage tends to hurt trust more than the repair itself. Short explanation, not legal or insurance advice.
Where should we store job photos?
In one place, with one folder per job named by date and address, such as 2026-10-25_12-elm-st. A shared phone album or cloud folder works. Keep them at least as long as your insurance agent or lawyer tells you to.
Can I use this checklist for my whole crew?
Yes. Print one sheet per job type and keep them in each truck, or open this page on a phone on site. The ticks you make are saved only in that browser, on that device.
Is anything I type here sent to Lirevon?
No. The checklist runs in your browser. Your ticks, job details and your own items are kept only in this browser on this device. Clear your browser data or press the clear button to remove them.
What are the most important photos on a tree removal?
Take a wide shot of the whole property first, then close-ups of the tree, any nearby house, fence or wires, and any damage that is already there. During the job, photograph the rigging and cuts. At the end, shoot the cleaned-up site. Pick removal in this tool for the full list.
Learn more: know the tree before you photograph it in our tree library and pests and diseases guide, or browse quick answers.
Good photos sell the next job
Show the work. Then catch every call.
Lirevon sets up missed-call text-back, an AI receptionist, follow-ups and review requests for tree companies, so the people who see your before-and-after photos can reach you and book.