Use Case · Tradespeople

Blamed for damage that was already there?

Record the condition of a property before you start work, and document the finished job afterwards. When a customer later claims you caused damage that pre-existed the job, you have the evidence to show what was recorded.

A tradesperson in a home taking a photograph on a smartphone to document the condition before starting work
The Job Scenario

You arrive at a property and find existing damage.

A cracked tile, a scuffed floor, a mark on the wall. Days later the customer blames your work. Without a record of what was there when you arrived, it's your word against theirs.

“You broke my floor.”

Proof Guard shows the condition recorded before you started — the photos, the notes, the date.

What to Record

Before you start, before you leave.

Two disciplined passes with your camera — one at the start of the job, one at the end — can protect your trade.

Pre-existing damage

Capture existing cracks, marks, scuffs and worn areas.

Surrounding surfaces

Document floors, walls, fittings and areas near the job.

Visited rooms

Record each room or area you work in before touching anything.

Completed work

Show the finished result, so a full job is provable.

Cleaned site

Document the handover so the worksite condition is clear.

Material condition

Note deliveries, fittings and items you installed or removed.

Document the job. Protect your work.

Built for builders, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, decorators, roofers, contractors and mobile mechanics.