Three things to know
- Show the whole site, approach, narrowest point, material and key detail.
- Add the location and required result to the images.
- Label unknown information; do not try to infer it from a photograph.
Contents of this guide
- From the whole site to the important detail
- Second view: access from the road
- Third view: the point that may determine access
- Fourth view: materials, loading and unloading
- Add a detail specific to the job
- Label photographs and add a short message
- What photographs can establish and what still needs checking
Illustrative examples. Photos help, but you can send an enquiry without them.
From the whole site to the important detail
Start with an overall view and one sentence describing the required result. Then follow the route from the road to the work. Add the municipality, known dimensions and anything photographs do not show. Images help an initial discussion but do not establish utility positions, surface load capacity or technical suitability.
Second view: access from the road
Start where equipment approaches and continue towards the gate. Capture the turn-in, entrance and surrounding space. State known access restrictions and where vehicle standing can be discussed. Car access does not confirm access for a loaded truck.
If the route continues behind the house, send further connected views. Locations should follow a clear sequence, rather than isolated details with no order. A short video can supplement the route; give critical dimensions separately.
Third view: the point that may determine access
Show the narrowest passage, turn, low overhead restriction or gradient. Write dimensions with units and explain between which points you measured. Measure actual clear space; an open gate leaf or other obstacle can occupy part of the width.
A photograph supports discussion; it is not a load-capacity survey. Report a known tank, cellar or other structure on the route even if invisible at the surface. Mark unknowns as unverified. There is no need to invent an estimate just to make the message appear complete.
Fourth view: materials, loading and unloading
For removal, show the whole stockpile, composition close-ups and its distance from truck space. For delivery, photograph the unloading area and route to final use. This helps distinguish transport from further transfers that may need other arrangements.
State whether material will arise during work or is already on site. For several material types, mark intended locations. Do not order material distribution from a photograph alone if excavation, removal and access arrangements are not yet confirmed.
Add a detail specific to the job
For excavation, add a plan and dimensioned documents; a photograph does not show the designed bottom or utilities. For a wall or fence, views from both sides and connections to surroundings help. For removal, material origin and known admixtures matter.
For demolition, capture the whole structure and its relationship to nearby elements. For work beside water, photograph from a safe accessible position. Do not enter an unsecured excavation, damaged structure or inaccessible space for a better shot.
Swipe sideways to see all columns.
| Job | Additional view | Information accompanying the image |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation | The whole area and surroundings | Purpose, design dimensions and levels |
| Removal | The stockpile and route to loading | Origin, known composition and quantity estimate |
| Delivery | Truck position and place of use | Material, quantity and further movement |
| Wall or fence | Both sides and connections | Function, length, levels and material |
| Demolition | Overall view, details and nearby structures | What goes and what must remain |
Label photographs and add a short message
An order such as '1 approach', '2 gate', '3 route behind the house', '4 work area' is enough. Send sharp key views without colour filters and with enough surroundings. If you crop a detail, include the original wide view too. It is then easier to relate the site's size and shape.
With the photographs, give the municipality, purpose, available dimensions and required scope. Include document readiness and any follow-on dates. 'How much will it cost?' without defining the work simply leads to more questions.
What photographs can establish and what still needs checking
Images help identify questions, an initial scope and further document needs. They do not replace technical design, utility marking or a site visit where the situation requires one. A photograph cannot promise hidden-layer conditions or a final price for undefined work.
After the first discussion, confirm the quote's basis: which dimensions and conditions are verified and which are assumed. A clear image set makes preparation easier; it is not intended to replace missing specialist documents.
Frequently asked questions
How many photographs should I send?
Covering the whole site, route, critical points and materials matters most. The number depends on complexity; a few clear views are better than many identical details.
Is a short video enough?
It can connect the route. Also provide clear photographs and dimensions of access-critical points.
Should I write dimensions on the photograph?
You can also give them in the message. Always state the unit and the points between which the measurement was taken.
Will photographs always give me a final price?
Not automatically. Depending on the situation, further documents, quantity checks or a visit may be necessary.
Send a clearly described photograph set
Add the municipality, required result and a sketch with photograph numbers. Flag site changes and unverified information directly in the message.