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Photo Inspection Checklist

The room-by-room list AirCover's reviewers expect — pre-check-in and post-checkout, with matching angles. Tick as you shoot, or print it and carry it to the property. No email, no signup, laminate-friendly.

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Photo Inspection Checklist

Pre-check-in and post-checkout shot list for Airbnb hosts. Shoot every row at both stages — AirCover reviewers compare before/after pairs from matching angles.

Property: _______________________ Booking: _______________________ Date: __________________________

Pre-check-in

Before every new guest arrives. These become the "last confirmed good state" in any future claim.

Entrance · hallway

First impressions — the state the guest walked into.

Front door, full view · closed position
Entryway flooring, wide angle
Hallway walls, both sides
Coat rack, shoe area, doormat

Living room

Biggest damage surface area. Shoot wide first, then each soft-good close-up.

Wide shot from each corner (4 total)
Sofa front, each cushion individually
Sofa back + armrests (common stain zones)
Coffee table surface · close-up
TV, remote, console clean surface
Rug corners and high-traffic centre
Curtains, both sides
Wall outlets, skirting boards

Kitchen

Appliance-heavy, damage-prone. Every surface matters.

Wide shot from doorway
Stovetop, oven interior (open)
Fridge interior (clean, empty shelves visible)
Microwave interior
Countertops, every surface section
Sink and faucet, zoomed
Dishwasher interior
Lower cabinets · open, if applicable
Trash bin condition

Each bedroom

Highest-value claims start here — mattress, linens, hardwood.

Each bathroom

Water-damage evidence starts with dry-state photos.

Wide shot from doorway
Toilet · bowl, seat, base seal
Shower/bath interior and surrounding tile
Sink basin and faucet
Mirror and cabinet fronts
Towels, bathmat pre-stay
Grout condition (mould indicators)
Drains, close-up

Outdoor / balcony (if applicable)

Often skipped — AirCover will ask for it if damage is claimed.

Wide shot, all angles
Furniture, each piece
Railings and floor condition
BBQ, fire pit, pool area

Post-checkout

Within 24 hours of checkout · before cleaning begins · matching angles to your pre-check-in shots.

Every pre-stay room, same angles

AirCover compares before/after from matching angles. Shoot in the same order, same position. If you can, pull your phone's pre-stay photos side-by-side as reference.

Repeat entire pre-check-in list above, each room
Same angles, same distance, same lighting where possible
EXIF timestamps must be intact — use native camera, not messaging apps

Additional damage-specific shots

If you spot damage, document it at three zoom levels.

Wide shot showing context (which room, which wall)
Medium shot showing the object containing damage
Close-up shot with reference object (coin, ruler, banknote) for scale
Adjacent undamaged area (proof it's localised)
Underside / inside if relevant (mattress, upholstery, drawer)

Cleaning evidence

What your cleaner found · the state before cleanup.

Pre-cleanup state of any visible mess or damage
Cleaner's discarded items (ashtrays, bottles, etc.)
Any receipts or invoices related to the cleanup

Three rules that make these photos hold up

Native camera only. No WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram — they strip EXIF timestamps and compress the file, which reduces evidentiary weight in AirCover review.
Wide-medium-close hierarchy. Three zoom levels per damage spot. Wide proves it's in your listing; medium shows the object; close-up with a reference object proves scale.
Matching before/after angles. If AirCover can't align the two shots, they default to "insufficient evidence." Shoot pre-stay with the same phone position you will use post-stay.