Overview
Purpose
- Document origin and cause findings when available.
- Show soot, smoke, and water damage with clear labeling.
- Track remediation steps and clearance milestones.
Quality checklist
Ready-to-send
- Include fire reports and investigator notes.
- Identify salvageable versus total loss items.
- Record cleaning, deodorization, and testing results.
What to include
Use these pieces to keep the fire damage documents packet complete.
Core documents
Build the file
- Fire department or investigator report.
- Inventory of damaged structure and contents.
- Restoration scopes and contractor estimates.
Supporting proof
Evidence to attach
- Air quality or soot sampling results.
- Before-and-after photos.
- Temporary housing or emergency service invoices.
Delivery notes
Keep it moving
- Organize by structure and contents folders.
- Highlight any safety clearances or re-entry approvals.
- Provide contact details for restoration vendors.