Photos that help explain your property

Three useful kinds of view

These are genuine Clover project photographs used to illustrate framing. Your photos can be simple phone pictures. There is no need to tidy the property before showing us its current condition.

Start with the full area

Stand far enough back to show the boundaries of the lawn, bed, driveway or other work area. Photograph the front and back separately if both need attention. Include nearby paths or structures when they affect the scope.

For a larger space, use a few overlapping views rather than one panorama that makes details hard to see. Explain which areas belong in the request and which are neighbouring or shared spaces.

Add a closer view of the concern

Then show the growth, leaves, bare patch or other detail you want assessed. Include enough surrounding context to make its location clear. Tell us what you want kept as well as what needs removing.

For snow clearing, show all requested steps, entrances and parking areas. A simple marked-up copy or written list can explain which connected paths are included.

• Read the snow-clearing photo checklist

Show the route to the work

Include gates, narrow passages, steps and the route from the street or driveway to the work area. If you know a gate width, include it in the description. A photograph alone can make distances and widths difficult to judge.

Take photographs from safe, accessible ground. Do not climb a ladder or go onto a roof for an estimate photo. Describe anything you cannot safely photograph.

Keep the message simple

You can enquire without photos. We will review the details and let you know whether more information or a site visit is needed.

• Include the property address and the work you want.
• Describe which photo shows each area, if it is not obvious.
• Avoid including people, vehicle plates or private documents where practical.
• If you email, put the property address in the subject and attach the photographs.