Windows, corners and access · Pith
Photographing a masonry window sill
A sill photograph should show the ends and underside as well as the top. These views help explain the relationship between the sill and surrounding wall.
Take useful views from safe access
Capture the whole sill, the joints at either end and the brickwork beneath. Note any interior water marks and when they appear. Do not climb onto an unstable surface or lean from a window to obtain a closer view.
Define the next step
Ask whether sill repair, replacement or surrounding work needs assessment. A small joint repair and a deteriorated sill are different scopes.
Take it to your project conversation
Your repair checklist
Use these points to prepare your brief. Tick them as you go; the checklist is for this page visit.