Should I photograph my property before work begins, for my own records?

Yes, genuinely a good habit — dated photos of your fences, paving, garden and any existing structures give you your own reference point if there’s ever a question about pre-existing condition versus new damage.

Your contractor may take their own condition photos too, particularly if council requires one, but having your own independent set costs nothing and is genuinely worth the ten minutes it takes.

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