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Cabinet and closet installation is a measure-twice-cut-once trade, and every measurement dispute, fit issue, or damage claim traces back to the same root: inadequate documentation of the existing space before fabrication began.
This guide covers the documentation workflow for cabinet and closet contractors — from initial site measurement through installation to client handover.
Fabricated cabinets and closet systems are built to the measurements your team captures on site. If those measurements are disputed, if the space doesn’t match the drawings, or if damage occurs during installation, the documentation of the original space is what resolves the dispute. A photo of the measured wall before installation started is more useful than any argument about who measured what.
Orbit Measure captures a measurable 3D model of any space in 60 seconds on any iOS or Android phone — no LiDAR required. Accurate to half an inch. For a closet or kitchen cabinet project, a 3D scan of the existing space gives you:
For precise 2D floor plans with labeled dimensions, the Floor Plan Scan feature (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) generates a structured floor plan automatically.
Before any installation starts, photograph existing walls, floors, ceilings, electrical outlets, plumbing penetrations, and anything that could be affected by the installation. Pre-existing damage — scuffs, nail holes, uneven walls — documented before your crew arrives is protection against end-of-job disputes. Every photo is GPS-tagged and timestamped automatically in Manifold.
Key stages to document: wall anchor points, cabinet level and plumb before securing, filler and scribe details, hardware installation. For closet systems, photograph shelf bracket positions and rail heights before loading. For kitchens, photograph under-cabinet lighting and electrical rough-in before it’s hidden behind panels.
Run a photo punch list at sign-off: all doors aligned and adjusted, drawers running smooth, hardware complete, surfaces clean, touch-up paint on walls where needed. Each item locked until a completion photo is attached. One tap exports a branded PDF with before and after photos, the installation record, and the completed punch list.
Photo plan — $16/user/month: GPS photo timelines, checklists, punch lists, PDF reports, client sharing. No seat minimums.
Photo+Scan plan — $24/user/month: Everything in Photo plus Orbit Measure 3D scanning and Floor Plan Scan — the most useful plan for cabinet and closet contractors who need accurate site measurements.
No seat minimums, free trial, no credit card required.
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