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Roof Damage Photo Checklist
Document your roof loss the way an adjuster expects. Print the checklist for the roofer, or email the completed version to Good Faith Claims — your claim number is auto-set as the subject line.
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ROOF DAMAGE PHOTO CHECKLIST Date: 1970-01-01 To: Good Faith Claims — Dr. Farhan M. Merchant, TX & OK Licensed Public Adjuster Re: Roof photo documentation for Claim #______________ Insured: ______________ Insurance Company: ______________ Claim #: ______________ Date of Loss: ______________ Loss Location: ______________ Roof Type / Material: ______________ Stories: ______________ Items marked [x] have been photographed. Items marked [ ] are still outstanding. SAFETY FIRST [ ] Take ground/drone shots first — never climb wet, iced, or damaged roofs [ ] Use a properly rated ladder tied off at both rails [ ] Have a spotter present before stepping onto the roof WIDE / OVERVIEW SHOTS [ ] Street view of the front elevation showing full roof [ ] Wide shot of each elevation (front, back, left, right) [ ] Aerial / drone top-down of the entire roof [ ] Aerial obliques of all four sides [ ] One shot of a neighboring roof for storm-path context SLOPE-BY-SLOPE DOCUMENTATION [ ] North slope — wide, mid-range, and close-up of any damage [ ] South slope — wide, mid-range, and close-up of any damage [ ] East slope — wide, mid-range, and close-up of any damage [ ] West slope — wide, mid-range, and close-up of any damage [ ] Ridge caps and hips (full length + close-ups of damage) [ ] Eaves and rakes with drip edge visible TEST SQUARES (HAIL DOCUMENTATION) [ ] 10' x 10' test square — north slope with chalk/marker & hit count [ ] 10' x 10' test square — south slope with chalk/marker & hit count [ ] 10' x 10' test square — east slope with chalk/marker & hit count [ ] 10' x 10' test square — west slope with chalk/marker & hit count [ ] Close-ups of individual hail hits (bruised mat, granule loss) [ ] Coin or ruler next to a hit for scale reference WIND & MISSING SHINGLE DAMAGE [ ] Lifted / creased shingles (close-up + wide context) [ ] Missing shingles / exposed underlayment [ ] Broken thermal seals along shingle tabs [ ] Blown debris on the roof or in gutters PENETRATIONS, FLASHINGS & ACCESSORIES [ ] All roof vents (turtle, ridge, power) — top and base [ ] Plumbing pipe boots (cracks, UV damage, hail hits) [ ] Chimney — flashing, counter-flashing, crown, cap [ ] Skylights — glass, flashing, curbs [ ] Satellite dish / solar mounts and their base flashings [ ] HVAC units on roof (top, sides, fins, hood) [ ] Valleys — full length and any damaged sections GUTTERS, FASCIA & SOFFIT [ ] Full-length gutters on each elevation [ ] Close-ups of dents, dings, or splash guards [ ] Downspouts and elbows [ ] Fascia and drip edge damage [ ] Soffit vents and any water staining COLLATERAL EXTERIOR DAMAGE [ ] Siding on all elevations (dents, cracks, holes) [ ] Window screens, frames, and glass [ ] A/C condenser fins (bent from hail) [ ] Garage door panels [ ] Wood or metal fencing [ ] Patio furniture, grills, mailbox, other soft metals INTERIOR DAMAGE [ ] Ceiling stains, sagging, or bubbling paint (room by room) [ ] Attic — daylight through decking, wet insulation, stained rafters [ ] Interior walls near exterior corners and windows [ ] Flooring under leaks (buckling, staining) REFERENCE & METADATA [ ] Confirm phone/camera date & GPS stamp is enabled [ ] One photo of the property address (mailbox / curb) [ ] Photo of a shingle wrapper or manufacturer stamp (age/brand) [ ] Any prior roof permits or receipts (if available) Additional notes: (none) Submitted by: The Insured