Organize a contents inventory and provider questions after major property damage. Keep room-level records, custody responsibilities and building work separate.
Use a room or building label for items in available photographs, notes and receipts. Preserve original records separately from any summary. Record uncertainty about an item’s condition rather than deciding it is salvageable or a total loss. Do not move unsafe materials or delay emergency directions to complete an inventory.
Room or building and item description
Existing photos and purchase records when available
Items already moved, stored or reviewed
Company responsible and authorization records
PROJECT NOTES
Ask about custody before items leave
If a provider proposes packing, transport or storage, ask for the inventory process, responsibility for tracking, access rules and return arrangements in writing. Keep the authorized scope and contacts. Your project brief can mention contents needs without publishing an inventory or uploading private documents unrelated to provider review.
PROJECT NOTES
Separate contents decisions from building decisions
A building reconstruction proposal may not include belongings. Ask which contents tasks are included, which are excluded and which require specialist review. Describe priority items and timing needs without assuming that every item can be restored. The responsible professionals and insurer must address assessment and coverage questions.
PROJECT NOTES
Share a concise provider brief
Use the planner to identify the property, type of loss, affected area and whether contents coordination is part of the request. One relevant photo or PDF may be attached privately if you choose. Remove policy numbers, financial information and unrelated personal details. Keep your full inventory and original records outside the public-facing request.