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Plant damage report template

A damage report for hire plant: details, what happened, damaged parts and estimated costs, photos and acknowledgement. Fill in and save as PDF.

Template specTPL-98
TotalsAutomatic
IncludesInsurer + police
OutputPrint / PDF
CostFree
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Plant damage report

TPL-98

Damage and estimated cost

Part / areaDamageQtyEst. cost £Line £
Total0

Acknowledgement (type names)

Template from planthirestartupguide.co.uk. Adapt it to your business and take advice where needed.

How to use it

Using this template

  1. 01

    Complete it the same day

    With photos; details fade fast.

  2. 02

    Estimate costs

    From parts prices and your workshop rate.

  3. 03

    Share with the customer

    Send the PDF with photos; see charges.

  4. 04

    Notify insurers if needed

    See insurance claims.

FAQs

Common questions

What should a plant damage report include?
Hire and machine details, what happened, damaged parts and estimated costs, photos, insurer and police details and acknowledgement.
When should I fill in a damage report?
The same day the damage is found.
Does the customer have to sign?
Their acknowledgement helps; if they won't, note that and send the report with photos.

This guide is general information for people setting up a plant hire business in the UK. It is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change, so check current guidance on GOV.UK and take advice from an accountant, solicitor or broker before acting.