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Storm damage photo log
By Umair Nawaz, founder of Lirevon Updated How we test tools
A safety-first checklist of what to photograph after a storm, plus a simple log with the date, time, location and description of each set of photos. Tick shots as you take them, add log lines, then print or copy it for your insurer, roofer or tree company. Short explanation, not insurance advice.
Safety first
Downed line? Stay away and call the utility. Anyone in danger? Call 911.
Do not climb, go on the roof, walk under hanging limbs or cut storm-loaded wood. Take every photo from a safe spot on the ground.
1. About this storm (optional)
Goes on the printed log. Kept in this browser only.
Storm damage photo log
Storm damage record
0 of 25 checklist shots ticked
0 log entries, about 0 photos noted (rough tally from your own log, an estimate only)
2. What to photograph
3. Your photo log
One line for each set of photos. Write the photo numbers or file names your phone shows, so anyone can match the line to the pictures.
| Date | Time | Location | Description | Photos | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No log lines yet. Add one above, or print the page and write by hand on the blank lines.
A starting checklist, not insurance advice. Your insurer decides what it needs. Made with lirevon.com/tools/storm-damage-photo-log
How this log works
- Safety check. The first list is about staying safe. Tick it before you take a single photo.
- Checklist progress = shots you ticked ÷ all 25 shots on the list, shown as a percent. Skip what does not fit your damage.
- Log lines. Each line keeps the date, time, where on the property, what the photos show and the photo numbers.
- Rough tally = the number of log lines, plus the sum of the “How many photos” numbers you typed. It is only as good as what you enter, so treat it as an estimate.
- Saving. Ticks and log lines are kept in this browser only. Print the page or copy it as text to keep a copy elsewhere.
Five habits that make storm photos useful
- Turn on the date and location in your phone camera settings.
- Go from wide to close: the whole scene, then each damaged spot.
- Put something in frame for size, such as a tape measure.
- Back up the photos the same day, in one folder named by date and address.
- Call your insurer early and ask what they need from you.
Questions about storm damage photos
What should I photograph first after a storm?
First, make sure everyone is safe and stay away from power lines. Then take wide shots before you move anything: the front of the house with the house number, each side you can safely reach, and the whole fallen tree. After that, move in for close-ups of each spot where the tree hit something.
Should I clean up before I take photos?
Take photos first, before you move or throw away anything. If you must act right away to stop more damage, such as putting a bucket under a leak, photograph the damage before and after. Ask your insurer what they want you to keep. Short explanation, not insurance advice.
Is a video better than photos?
Both help. A slow video walk-around shows how everything fits together, and photos show the details clearly. Say the date and what you see while you film. Then take still photos of each damaged spot.
Do I need to write a log if my phone already dates the photos?
The phone records when, and sometimes where, but not what the photo shows or which part of the property it covers. A short log line, such as “back of house, limb through gutter, photos 1 to 6”, makes the record much easier for an adjuster, a roofer or a tree company to follow. It also helps you remember details later.
Can I take photos of the roof from a ladder?
Please do not. Storm-damaged roofs and trees are dangerous, and wet ladders slip. Take photos from the ground, zoom in if your phone can, and leave the roof to a roofer or the adjuster.
A power line is down near the tree. What do I do?
Stay far away and keep everyone else away too. Treat every downed line as live, even if it is not sparking. Call the utility right away, and call 911 if anyone is in danger. Do not touch the tree, a fence or water the line is touching.
Will this log guarantee my claim is paid?
No. This page is a checklist and a place to write notes. What is covered depends on your policy and your insurer. Call your insurer or agent and ask what they need from you. Short explanation, not insurance advice.
A tree from my neighbor’s yard fell on my house. Who pays?
It depends on your policy, your state and what happened. Photograph the damage from your side, talk with your neighbor, and call your own insurer first. Our guide on trees and insurance explains the common questions in plain words. Short explanation, not legal or insurance advice.
How do I find someone to remove the tree?
Look for local, insured tree companies on Google Maps and read their reviews. Ask for proof of insurance and a written quote, and get two or three quotes if you can. Our hiring checklist helps you compare them side by side.
Is anything I type here sent to Lirevon?
No. The checklist and log run in your browser. Your ticks and log entries are kept only in this browser on this device. Press the clear button, or clear your browser data, to remove them. Print the log or copy it as text to keep a copy.
Next steps after the photos
- What to do after a stormA calm, step-by-step guide for the first days.
- Trees and insuranceCommon questions in plain words. Not insurance advice.
- Emergency tree serviceWhen to call, and what to ask first.
- Compare tree service quotesInsurance, cleanup and price side by side.
- Storm guidesHurricanes, ice, high winds, tornadoes and more.
- Find local pros on Google Maps and read their reviewsLirevon does not list, rank or recommend tree companies.
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