At the start of a project, you’re excited and optimistic. You assume you’ll remember every little detail. But months later, when everything is dusty and half-finished, it’s easy to forget what condition things were originally in.
Taking clear “before” photos of each wall, corner, ceiling, window frame and floor gives you a baseline. If an existing window frame gets scratched, or a ceiling crack appears where there wasn’t one, you can gently point it out with proof.
It also helps with your own memory. You might realise a small detail you liked – a niche, a sill, a beam – accidentally got covered or removed. With photos, you’re not relying on vague impressions; you can compare precisely.
Plus, looking back at the transformation later is genuinely satisfying.
- What advantage is there in keeping all renovation payments linked to clear stage completions?
- How can scheduling noisy tasks at specific hours reduce tension with neighbours during renovation?
- Why is it smart to ask how dust and debris will be controlled before work starts?
- How can insisting on a written scope of work avoid confusion during renovation changes?
