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Items Tagged with 'restoration documentation'

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Technical Tip Tuesday - How Soot and Smoke can Spread During a Fire Loss
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch

How Soot and Smoke can Spread During a Fire Loss

Why looking beyond the visible damage in fire restoration helps restorers identify hidden smoke and soot contamination
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 13, 2026
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Here’s how smoke and soot can migrate during a fire and what restorers should include in their initial inspection to identify hidden contamination and create an accurate scope. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Avoid these Fire Loss Documentation Mistakes
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch

Avoid these Fire Loss Documentation Mistakes

Building a complete record includes restorers documenting beyond the visible fire damage
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 6, 2026
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Here’s how restorers can avoid common documentation mistakes during a fire loss and build stronger files that support their scope, estimates, and work they completed. 




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DocuSketch to Demonstrate Instant Sketch, Scope Walkthrough, and Initial Estimate in a September 9 Live Webinar

DocuSketch to demonstrate a single-visit workflow from sketch to estimate in a September 9 live webinar.
August 28, 2026
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For most restoration teams, the work between the first site visit and a completed estimate is spread across separate tools and separate days. These new features are designed to cut down that time, reducing delays for the property owner and the carrier.


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Technical Tip Tuesday: Looking Beyond the Visible Damage in Restoration Claims
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Looking Beyond the Visible Damage in Restoration Claims

How documentation improves communication, claims, and decision-making in restoration
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
July 28, 2026
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Here’s how comprehensive documentation, digital tools, and virtual tours help restorers strengthen their claims, uncover hidden details, and improve communication. 



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How Pre-Loss Documentation Can Help Restoration Contractors Win More Work

360° documentation is more than a tool; it's a powerful way to build trust and generate leads
Holly Baldwin
Holly Baldwin
July 24, 2026
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Pre-loss documentation and 360° scans help restorers build trust, generate new leads, and win more restoration work.


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Documentation That Survives an Insurance Audit: Moisture Mapping, Drying Logs & Photo Discipline

Thorough documentation helps restorers defend their estimates, reduce payment disputes, and support their claims
July 23, 2026
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Successful restoration projects are documented thoroughly throughout the drying process. Learn how daily dry logs, moisture mapping, and disciplined photo documentation help restorers support their claims, withstand audits, and get paid. 


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Technical Tip Tuesday: Creating a Single Source of Truth for Restoration Projects
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Creating a Single Source of Truth for Restoration Projects

Centralized documentation helps improve collaboration, communication, and project consistency
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
July 21, 2026
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Learn how centralized virtual tours, documentation, and digital tools help restorers improve collaboration, communication, and project management. 


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After a Hurricane, Dry Does Not Mean Safe

Learn why testing, verification, and strategy are essential to hurricane recovery
Scott West
Scott West
July 16, 2026
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Learn why dry does not always mean safe, especially after a hurricane. Here’s how testing, verification, and strategy improve project outcomes in restoration. 


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DocuSketch Launches Field Kit Bundle, Offering a Free $795 Camera Kit

A limited-time offer includes a free 360° camera kit, software access, and onboarding support
July 16, 2026
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DocuSketch is offering new customers a free Field Camera Kit with the purchase of a six-month subscription on any plan. The limited-time bundle includes a 360° camera, field accessories, software access, onboarding, and customer support to help restorers prepare for peak storm season.


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Technical Tip Tuesday: Speeding Up Claims with Instant Sketch and ESX Delivery
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Speeding Up Claims with Instant Sketch and ESX Delivery

Faster documentation improves collaboration, communication, and claims efficiency
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
July 15, 2026
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Here’s how tools like Insta Sketch and rapid ESX help restorers improve their documentation, streamline the claims process, and project completion.  


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