DATTLE / Field collection
Damage Assessment
Record visible damage, access context, and follow-up in one place. One entry per affected area makes the scope of the observation easier to review.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
After signing in, search for Damage Assessment under New Dattle → Template. You can leave the invite list empty while you get started.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Damage Assessment, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Property Damage Assessment.
Capture your first entry
Enter the property and location, classify the damage and extent, and record access status. Add a photo only where appropriate, then describe immediate actions and follow-up.
Review and keep it useful
Review Visible Damage against the photo and original notes. Keep uncertain extent or access marked as such and use your established inspection process for further assessment.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Damage Assessment includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. Required in the template. |
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Damage Type | Choice | Choices: Water; Fire / smoke; Wind; Impact; Vandalism; Other. |
| Extent | Choice | Choices: Limited; Moderate; Extensive; Unable to assess. |
| Access | Choice | Choices: Safe to access; Restricted; No access; Not assessed. |
| Damage Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Immediate Actions | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
| Follow-up | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Choose whether to use AI
This template includes AI enrichment for the fields below. To start without AI, open Edit Fields during setup and turn off AI enrichment for these fields before creating your Dattle. For each one, replace Output Columns with the field’s own name so your entry appears under one clear heading. You can still enter and keep your own notes.
- Damage Photo → Visible Damage
When enabled, AI processing sends the selected field content to the selected AI provider. Subscription or credit requirements may apply. Compare generated text with your original entry and correct it before using or sharing it.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
In Dattle, choose New Dattle → Template and search for Damage Assessment.
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
Available in the US on iOS, Android, and the web. Features and limits vary by plan; some require a subscription.