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Electrical contractors face a specific documentation challenge: almost everything they install gets hidden inside walls, above ceilings, or below floors. The only evidence of what was done — and how it was done — is captured in the window before close-up.
This guide covers what electricians and electrical contractors need to document, when to capture it, and which apps actually work on a job site.
Existing conditions. Every pre-existing issue, every damaged element, every non-code installation that was there before your crew arrived. Timestamped GPS photos create a baseline. Without them, you own every problem discovered later.
This is the critical window. Before drywall, before ceilings, before any coverage:
Panel labelling photographed. All GFCI locations documented. Load calculations or commissioning data if required. A PDF the owner can reference for the next 30 years.
GPS photo timelines with automatic project sorting. Required-photo checklists — conduit run, junction box, panel — each item requires a photo before it's checked off. Orbit Measure 3D scanning on any iOS or Android phone captures mechanical rooms and electrical spaces from any angle. PDF reports in one tap. Offline-ready.
$16/user/month. No seat minimums. Free trial, no credit card.
Strong photo organisation, popular in residential trades. $79/month minimum for 3 users. No 3D scanning. See our CompanyCam pricing guide.
Electrical disputes are some of the most expensive in construction. A claim that an installation caused a fire, a short, or a safety hazard — without photographic documentation of the installation condition on the day it was completed — puts the electrician in a nearly indefensible position.
GPS-tagged photos with timestamps don't just protect you. They demonstrate professionalism that wins contracts.
See our electrical as-built documentation guide and the best apps for electricians guide.
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