When you walk into a project and find damage that was already there, documenting it clearly protects you and your team. Here's the fastest way to do it in DocuSketch.

What You'll Need

• Your DocuSketch arrow card
• A tape measure
• Any smart device with the DocuSketch app

The Process to Document Pre-Existing Damage

1. Place your arrow card next to the damage. The card marks the spot and signals to anyone viewing the tour that something needs attention.
2. Lay a tape measure alongside it. This gives a clear visual reference for the size of the damage.
3. Open the DocuSketch app and go into the tour. Hard hold on your screen to open the camera.
4. Take a photo of the damage.
5. Use talk-to-text to describe what you're seeing. Keep it simple and specific. Something like "3-foot scratch on vinyl floor in kitchen" is all you need.
6. Save and upload. Done.

Why It Matters

Pre-existing damage is one of the easiest things to get blamed for if it isn't documented upfront. A photo, a measurement, and a quick description is all it takes to have a clear record before work begins.

Watch DocuSketch expert Robb Harrell walk you through this process above.