Closeout Photo Documentation
Closeout requires photos of completed work. Poor photos delay payment and create disputes.
What You Might Be Looking At
phone camera documenting completed ductwork installations
Apprentice words: job photos, finish pictures, as-built photos, documentation
Trade terms: closeout documentation, as-built photos, completion photos, record drawings
Check First
What Not To Do
Don't take photos in poor lighting. Don't take from too far away. Don't submit without checking focus.
What can go wrong: Closeout rejection, payment delay, dispute over work quality, inability to prove work done correctly
Better Foreman Question
What specific details does owner want in closeout photos? Include tape measure or label for scale?
Verify With
Reference type: project specs
Source to verify: Project closeout requirements, owner documentation standards
Safe wording: Photo requirements vary by project and owner. Some require specific angles, lighting, or labeling.