Tips for Documenting Water Damage for Insurance Claims -Brattleboro, VT

When water damage occurs in your Brattleboro home, time is of the essence—and so is documentation. Properly recording the damage can make the difference between a successful insurance claim and a denied one. Quality Restoration is here to help you get it right.

1. Take Clear Photos and Videos Immediately

Use your phone to snap high-quality photos of the damage from multiple angles. Include wide shots of the room and close-ups of damaged items, water lines, soaked flooring, and visible mold.

2. Create an Itemized Inventory

List every damaged item with:

A brief description
Approximate value
Purchase date (if known)
Receipts or proof of purchase (if available)

This inventory is crucial for your personal property claim.

3. Keep All Receipts

Save every receipt—from hotel stays and temporary housing to cleanup supplies and professional restoration services. These costs may be covered under “loss of use” or additional living expenses (ALE).

4. Work With a Professional Restoration Company

At Quality Restoration, we not only restore your property—we help document the damage with detailed reports, moisture readings, and photos. Insurers trust professional assessments when evaluating claims.

5. Don’t Discard Damaged Items Right Away

Unless they pose a health risk, keep damaged items until your insurance adjuster has reviewed them. If you must dispose of something, photograph it first.