Kauai Hurricane Lowell Damage Photographer | Insurance Documentation
Professional imaging for post–Hurricane Lowell damage assessment
Overview
As Kauaʻi begins recovery from Hurricane Lowell, PanaViz is providing high‑resolution, insurance‑grade documentation photography for residential, commercial, resort, and infrastructure damage.
We deliver precise visual records for insurers, adjusters, engineers, contractors, and government agencies. Files are organized, timestamped, and GPS‑tagged. We photograph the damage; we do not perform engineering assessments or write claims.
We have photographed properties across Kauaʻi since 2003. Where we hold pre‑storm imagery, we can produce before/after comparison sets. Rapid deployment is available across all affected regions.
Why professional documentation matters
Accurate visual records are essential for:
- Insurance claims and loss verification
- FEMA and state disaster assistance
- Structural engineering assessments
- Coastal erosion and shoreline impact studies
- Commercial and resort recovery planning
- Before/after comparison for rebuilds
- Progress photography through reconstruction
Our imaging is built to withstand scrutiny: clear, consistent, and technically precise.
Kauaʻi services
1. Structural damage photography
Foundations, framing, and roof systems. Interior and exterior structural compromise. Moisture, mold, and water‑intrusion documentation. Condition sets for engineers and adjusters.
2. Coastal and shoreline impact imaging
Erosion, wave damage, and debris fields. Seawalls, revetments, and shoreline infrastructure. Before/after comparisons for long‑term coastal studies.
3. Commercial and resort documentation
Hotels, resorts, restaurants, and retail centers. Mechanical systems, back‑of‑house areas, and critical infrastructure. Insurance‑grade packages for ownership groups and operators.
4. Residential documentation
Single‑family homes, condos, and multi‑unit dwellings. Interiors, contents, fixtures, finishes, and personal property. Claim‑ready visual sets for homeowners and adjusters.
5. Aerial / UAS photography
Roof systems and access‑restricted areas. Coastal impact mapping. Large‑parcel and resort‑scale documentation. Flights are conducted under applicable FAA rules and current airspace restrictions.
6. Visual reporting packages
Organized image sets. Annotated documentation. Before/after comparison panels. Progress photography for rebuild phases. Cloud delivery and physical drives available.
Coverage areas
We serve all impacted regions of Kauaʻi, including:
- Poʻipū / Kōloa
- Lāwaʻi / Kalaheo
- Hanapēpē / ʻEleʻele
- Waimea / Kekaha
- Līhuʻe / Puhi
- Kapaʻa / Wailua
- Princeville / Hanalei / Hāʻena
Priority scheduling is available for high‑priority commercial and government sites.
Who we support
Homeowners · Insurance adjusters · Engineering firms · Construction and restoration contractors · Resort operators and hotel groups · County, state, and federal agencies · Commercial property owners
About PanaViz
PanaViz is a Hawaiʻi‑based architectural photography studio led by Dave Tonnes. For more than twenty years we have produced technically consistent work for developers, architects, hospitality brands, and government agencies across the islands and the mainland.
That same standard — clarity, accuracy, and usable documentation — now supports Kauaʻi’s recovery.
Contact
PanaViz — Hawaii Architectural Photography
Email: sales@panaviz.com
Phone: (808) 497‑2345
Request work: panaviz.com/rfp
Currently scheduling Kauai deployments.
FAQ
Do I need professional photos for a Hurricane Lowell insurance claim on Kauaʻi?
Phone photos help, but claims, adjusters, and engineers usually need clear, consistent, timestamped documentation of roofs, interiors, contents, and coastal impact. We deliver organized, GPS‑tagged image sets built for insurance review.
Can you photograph damage in Poʻipū, Princeville, Kekaha, and other parts of Kauaʻi?
Yes. We work across the island, including Poʻipū, Kōloa, Lāwaʻi, Kalaheo, Hanapēpē, ʻEleʻele, Waimea, Kekaha, Līhuʻe, Puhi, Kapaʻa, Wailua, Princeville, Hanalei, and Hāʻena.
Do you offer drone or aerial photography for roof and shoreline damage?
Yes. Aerial / UAS photography is used for roofs, access‑restricted areas, coastal impact, and large resort or commercial sites, subject to FAA rules and current airspace restrictions.
How fast can you deploy after Hurricane Lowell?
We are currently scheduling Kauaʻi deployments. Priority is available for high‑priority commercial and government sites. Contact us for the next available window.
What do clients receive?
Organized image sets, annotated documentation when requested, before/after panels where pre‑storm imagery exists, and progress photography during rebuilds. Files can be delivered by cloud or physical drive.
Do you work with homeowners, resorts, and insurance adjusters?
Yes. We support homeowners, adjusters, engineering firms, restoration contractors, resort operators, commercial owners, and government agencies. We provide the visual record only; we do not write claims or perform engineering assessments.
Can you create before/after photos?
Where we already photographed a property before the storm, we can produce comparison sets. If we do not have prior imagery, we still document current conditions to a claim‑ready standard.
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