A real project record begins before demolition.

A useful case study begins with the actual property situation and homeowner goal. It identifies whether the work was completed, active, proposed, or only studied. The label must match the evidence.

Before photos should be wide enough to show access and neighboring conditions, not only the part scheduled for demolition.

Label every image by stage and source.

Photographs need permission and accurate captions. A design reference, rendering, or floor-plan study cannot be presented as a finished Costa Mesa project. The same rule applies to schedules, budgets, approvals, and outcomes.

During-work photographs are most useful when they are dated and connected to a plan detail, field question, inspection, or written change.

Show the work that solved the original problem.

The scope should explain what was built or proposed: project type, existing-condition work, utility approach, site access, major selections, and restoration. Important constraints and changes belong in the story.

At closeout, record the remaining repair items and the documents handed to the owner. A beauty photograph alone cannot show whether the agreed work was complete.

Keep plans, changes, and inspections together.

Records can include dated plans, permit milestones, inspection records, signed scope revisions, material specifications, and homeowner-approved images. Personal information should be removed unless publication is authorized.

What you can review until case studies are released.

While verified case studies are being prepared, use our service and planning guides to judge the level of detail we bring to a project. Start at the Costa Mesa ADU Contractor homepage or call the team.

Until verified case material is ready, use the service pages and building process to see how we expect a job to be documented. Questions are welcome at (949) 503-8004.

Where to confirm information about documenting project evidence.

Documenting project evidence should be checked against current City and state pages; record the address, drawing, and date covered by the answer. For documenting project evidence, check the City of Costa Mesa ADU page, California HCD, and CSLB hiring guidance. For documenting project evidence, our Costa Mesa ADU Contractor homepage shows how it connects with the rest of the project.