Documentation Isn’t Just About Photos — It’s About Timing
You might be snapping photos on site… but if they’re not taken at the right time, they won’t protect you from insurance claims, inspection disputes, or post-completion conflicts.
Insurance providers, city inspectors, and even owners expect clear, phase-based visual documentation — not a random Google Drive folder full of out-of-sequence pictures.
At Completion Phase, we help contractors and developers build a structured photo timeline using FAA-certified drone operators and automated scheduling tools.
✅ What Is a Construction Photo Timeline?
A construction photo timeline is a repeatable process that captures images:
- 📅 At key milestones
- 📍 In consistent locations
- 📸 With professional quality
- 🗂️ Stored and labeled for easy retrieval
This allows you to create a visual history of the build — so you’re never left guessing (or defending yourself) when things go sideways.
🧱 Key Moments You Should Always Document
| Phase | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Site Clearing | Establishes starting conditions |
| Trenching & Utilities | Risk of claims from underground issues |
| Pre-Pour Slabs | Verifies prep before concrete locks it in |
| Framing Complete | Required for inspections + sub trade coordination |
| Roofing & Waterproofing | Critical for post-weather claims |
| MEP Rough-Ins | Confirm what’s behind the walls before drywall |
| Siding & Windows | Sealant, flashing, and moisture control for future defense |
| Final Walkthrough | Punchlists, handoff, and warranty baseline |
The more phases you capture, the stronger your defense when owners, subs, or insurers ask questions.
🔁 Consistency is Everything
Taking one photo is helpful.
Taking photos every two weeks from the same height, angle, and timestamped format? That’s bulletproof.
That’s why Completion Phase uses drone automation and flight logs to ensure every image set aligns with your build phases — not just your gut feeling.
📦 We Make Timeline Documentation Easy
With Completion Phase, you can:
- ✅ Schedule recurring drone flights (weekly, biweekly, monthly)
- ✅ Receive organized, timestamped files for each flight
- ✅ Create visual records for every jobsite, phase, or unit
- ✅ Submit files to insurance, cities, or owners without hassle
📂 Bonus: Organize By Lot, Phase, and Sub
If you’re managing multiple lots or subs, photo documentation becomes even more important.
We help you tag and track files by:
- Lot or unit number
- Construction phase
- Subcontractor milestone
- Inspection type
This makes it fast to respond to RFIs, insurance claims, or disputes.
🛠️ The Tools You Need. The Protection You Deserve.
Stop relying on random phone pics and half-filled folders.
With a structured photo timeline, you’ll:
- Defend your work
- Speed up insurance claims
- Build trust with owners and inspectors
- Never get caught without proof
👉 Join the waitlist today or schedule your drone documentation workflow.