Prepare your claim before disaster strikes
Adjusters need proof. A complete pre-loss record speeds settlement, reduces disputes, and gets you what your policy promises.
Free claims preparation checklist
Print or save — 6 essential steps every homeowner should complete before storm season.
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This checklist tells you what to do — Cadastre Home does it automatically. Walk through your home on video; AI builds your room-by-room inventory for you.
Start free — 50 items, no credit cardEssential checklist
Tools that help: a phone tripod or gimbal for steady walkthroughs, or a 360° camera for faster room coverage on Pro Vault. See our Capture Guide.
- 1. Document every room including closets, garage, and attic.
- 2. Capture serial numbers on appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment.
- 3. Scan or photograph receipts for items over $100.
- 4. Video-walkthrough your home annually — AI builds your inventory.
- 5. Export and store a backup report off-site.
- 6. Share a read-only summary with your insurance agent pre-loss.
- 7. If your claim is disputed or underpaid — connect with a local disaster attorney.
Room-by-room tips
Kitchen & laundry
Open cabinets and drawers. Photograph inner spec plates on appliances.
Living areas
Include furniture, art, rugs, and built-ins. Note custom millwork.
Bedrooms & closets
Document clothing collections, jewelry boxes, and safe contents.
Exterior & structures
Roof, siding, fencing, sheds, and outdoor equipment.
Regional claim prep guides
Peril-specific checklists for high-risk states — room tips, export formats, and adjuster handoff.
- Louisiana hurricane claims prep — Room-by-room documentation checklist for Louisiana homeowners before hurricane season.
- Florida hurricane claims prep — Prepare adjuster-ready documentation for Florida wind and flood claims.
- Texas flood claims prep — Document contents and structure before Gulf Coast flood events.
- Alabama hurricane claims prep — Gulf Coast documentation checklist for Alabama homeowners before hurricane season.
- Mississippi hurricane claims prep — Storm surge and wind documentation for Mississippi Gulf Coast homeowners.
Export formats adjusters expect
- Basic PDF — Free Starter tier
- PDF + CSV — Basic tier
- Forensic PDF + Excel + adjuster contents CSV — Pro & Concierge
- Schedule of Loss with retailer links — Pro & Concierge
Adjuster exports are structured spreadsheets for handoff. Your adjuster may import or re-key line items into their estimating workflow — steps vary by carrier and software.
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See what adjusters get
Cadastre Home exports structured documentation — not a folder of random photos. Every forensic report includes a verification hash you can validate on our public verify page.
Without documentation
- ✗ Memory-based item lists after a loss
- ✗ No timestamps or proof of pre-loss condition
- ✗ Adjusters re-key everything from photos
- ✗ Disputes over missing serial numbers and receipts
With Cadastre Home export
- ✓ Room-by-room inventory with capture dates
- ✓ Tamper-verified SHA-256 report hashes
- ✓ Forensic PDF, Excel, and adjuster CSV exports
- ✓ Schedule of Loss with replacement cost links
Reports include a public verification URL. Learn how tamper verification works →
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