Rental inventory photos in Exeter
Professional rental inventory photos services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Property photographed comprehensively for inventory records. Every room documented clearly with dated evidence - covers you for deposit disputes and condition claims.
Your Insurance Against Deposit Disputes
Tenant moves out, place is a state, they want their full deposit back anyway. You've got no proof of what condition it was in originally. Their word against yours.
The tenancy deposit scheme sides with evidence, not arguments. Clear photos from move-in show exactly what condition the property was in. Makes deposit discussions black and white instead of endless back-and-forth.
I photograph rental properties all over Exeter for landlords and agents. Every room properly documented, all photos dated, delivered same day. Simple, cheap insurance against deposit headaches.
💡 Pro tip: Get checkout photos done too when tenants leave. Having both sets side-by-side makes it dead obvious what damage is new vs what was already there. Cuts dispute time in half.
Professional Documentation vs Phone Snaps
We've all taken phone pics of rooms. They're rubbish for evidence - bad lighting, weird angles, miss half the details.
| ✅ Proper Inventory Photos | ❌ Quick Phone Pics |
|---|---|
| Every room systematically documented | Random shots, miss half the rooms |
| Wide shots + detail shots + problem areas | One angle, can't see condition clearly |
| Good lighting, clear focus | Dark, blurry, hard to see detail |
| All dated and organized by room | Random order, unmarked, useless |
| Neutral third-party evidence | "That's just your mate's photos" |
What You Get
🔧 The Photo Documentation
| Area | What I Photograph |
|---|---|
| Each room | Wide shot showing layout and overall condition |
| Condition details | Close-ups of existing damage, marks, wear |
| Kitchen | Worktops, appliances, cupboards, floor condition |
| Bathrooms | Tiles, grouting, fixtures, seals, floor |
| Problem areas | Anything that might be disputed later (existing marks, damage) |
📦 You're Left With
- 20-40 dated photos covering whole property
- Organized by room with clear descriptions
- Emailed same day, ready to file
- Solid evidence for deposit protection
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | 1 hr | £60 |
| 2-3 bed house | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Large house (4+ beds) | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Photos organized and emailed same day included.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ New tenancy starting - document condition before move-in
✅ Between tenancies - checkout photos to compare with check-in
✅ Mid-tenancy check - record condition during tenancy
✅ Deposit protection - evidence if there's a dispute
Why Choose Us for Rental inventory photos in Exeter?
Every room photographed clearly
Dated evidence for deposit protection
Before and after comparison ready
Photos emailed same day
What to Expect
Step 1: Property Walk-Through
I'll go room-by-room photographing systematically. Wide shots first, then detail shots, then any problem areas or existing damage that needs documenting.
Step 2: Comprehensive Coverage
Every room gets proper coverage - you'll be able to see exactly what condition it was in. I make sure lighting's good and angles are clear. No point having blurry photos you can't use.
Step 3: Photos Delivered
Same day you'll get all photos organized by room with dates embedded. Easy to file with your tenancy paperwork or send to your letting agent.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do your own inventory photos? Here's how to make them useful:
🔧 Essential photo checklist
- Wide shot of each room from doorway (shows overall layout)
- Each wall individually (shows condition clearly)
- Close-ups of existing damage (marks, scratches, worn areas)
- Bathrooms and kitchens in detail (these always cause disputes)
- Outside areas if included (garden, parking, shed)
📐 Taking useful photos
- Natural daylight is best (not evening or with curtains closed)
- Stand back for wide shots - whole room in frame
- Keep phone/camera level (wonky photos look amateur)
- Get close for damage/marks (needs to be visible)
- Include some reference (door frame, window) for scale
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Too few photos (can't prove condition properly)
- Poor lighting (can't see condition clearly)
- No close-ups of existing damage (causes disputes later)
- Forgetting cupboards, behind doors, outdoor areas
- Not dating them (useless as evidence without dates)
💡 Pro trick: Use a photo app that embeds date/time automatically. Or email them to yourself immediately - email timestamp proves when they were taken. Makes them much more credible as evidence.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📸 Do checkout photos too - when tenants leave, photograph the same angles as check-in. Side-by-side comparison makes deposit discussions simple. £60 well spent to avoid weeks of arguing.
Agent-managed properties? Send them the photos - they'll file them with the tenancy. Gives them evidence too if there's a dispute. Everyone's covered.
Keep copies - I email you the photos, you keep them with tenancy paperwork. If you're organized, create a folder per property with check-in/checkout photos for each tenancy. Makes comparisons easy.
Exeter's older rentals often have existing wear - period features, older fittings, that lived-in character. Photos prove that crack was already there, the floorboards were already worn, the bathroom tiles were already marked. Saves disputes later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need professional inventory photos?
If there's a deposit dispute, you need clear evidence of the property's condition when the tenant moved in. Your phone pics from three angles in bad lighting won't cut it. I document every room systematically - wide shots, close-ups of condition, everything dated. Gives you proper evidence that stands up in a dispute.
Is this the same as a full inventory report?
Not quite. A full inventory lists every item in detail (usually done by specialist companies, costs £150+). This is photographic evidence of property condition - every room, existing damage, wear and tear, cleanliness. Covers you for deposit disputes about damage and condition. Much cheaper, still very effective.
When should inventory photos be taken?
Ideally just after cleaning and before the tenant moves in - property's in its best condition with nothing to dispute. I can also do mid-tenancy condition photos, or checkout photos to compare with check-in. Having both sets makes deposit discussions much simpler.
How many photos do you take?
Enough to properly document condition. Usually 20-40 photos depending on property size - wide shots of each room showing layout and condition, close-ups of any existing damage, detailed shots of bathrooms/kitchen. All dated and organized by room. You get the lot emailed same day.
Can tenants dispute photos as evidence?
They can try, but dated photos from a neutral third party (me) carry a lot more weight than your word vs theirs. The key is having clear, comprehensive photos. I make sure every room is properly documented with good lighting and clear angles. Much harder to argue with.
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