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# From driveway to blockchain , in seven steps.
A HomeCloneVault capture is a documented chain, not a photo shoot. Every step exists to remove an argument an opposing expert could later make.
In short
In short: HomeCloneVault turns one professional property visit into a documented seven-step chain from GPS-verified dispatch through capture, attestation, SHA-256 hashing, and public-blockchain anchoring. The client receives the raw record, custody documentation, verification proofs, and controlled portal access.
## How does each capture artifact support the next one?
The seven steps are one record, not seven disconnected services. GPS-verified dispatch establishes who arrived and where the capture began. The exterior, interior, moisture, and photographic passes then document different parts of the same property during that logged visit. The co-signed attestation connects the people on site to the work completed, and the final hash connects every preserved raw file to a public timestamp.
That sequence matters because a useful record must explain more than what a file appears to show. HomeCloneVault retains the technician identity, UTC timestamps, GPS data, device identifiers, and verification proof needed to trace the record from physical capture to sealed delivery. The interactive portal is the convenient viewing layer; the raw files and their matching hashes remain the integrity layer.
### How should an owner prepare and maintain the baseline?
- Identify an owner or authorized representative who can be present for the capture and co-sign the attestation.
- Give the two-person team access to the rooms, surfaces, exterior areas, and property features included in the agreed scope.
- Keep the delivered raw files, custody record, and anchoring proofs together, even when portal links are used for convenient review.
- Request a fresh capture after a significant renovation so the sealed baseline describes the property that actually exists.
HomeCloneVault does not turn the capture into an inspection opinion or a claim valuation. The field team documents measured condition, preserves provenance, and seals the record. If the record is later relevant to a claim or proceeding, the owner, licensed adjuster, and counsel decide how it should be used.
## Key terms
**Chain of custody**
The logged sequence connecting dispatch, technician identity, capture events, attestation, hashes, and delivery.
**Raw record**
The original point-cloud and associated capture files preserved in the state described by their hashes.
**Recertification**
A fresh capture and seal after meaningful property changes or as the existing baseline ages.
Quick answer
A HomeCloneVault capture takes seven documented steps: GPS-verified dispatch, drone exterior and thermal imaging, LiDAR interior scanning, a calibrated moisture baseline, GPS-tagged photography, on-site co-signed attestation, and SHA-256 hashing anchored to the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains, delivered as tokenized view-only access to you and anyone you authorize.
- [The seven steps](#dispatch)
- [Chain of custody](#custody)
- [What you receive](#deliver)
- [FAQ](#faq)
## The seven steps
- 01 ### Dispatch Dispatch is scheduled and GPS-verified technician arrival is logged. Human chain of custody begins the moment wheels hit the driveway.
- 02 ### Exterior + Roof + Thermal An enterprise mapping-class drone — thermal camera, 10x optical zoom, and RTK-capable positioning — captures roof condition, all exterior elevations, and thermal imaging, flown by an FAA Part 107 licensed pilot. GPS-tagged. Pilot-logged.
- 03 ### Interior LiDAR Capture A tablet-class device with a true LiDAR sensor performs on-device LiDAR point-cloud capture of every room, ceiling, floor, and fixture. True geometry, not photographs. Exported locally on-device — never routed through third-party cloud processing before hashing.
- 04 ### Moisture Baseline A calibrated professional moisture meter takes readings on every wall, ceiling, and floor surface in every room. Each reading is photographed with the meter on the surface, GPS-tagged and timestamped. Pre-loss moisture baselines prevent post-loss water intrusion and mold disputes.
- 05 ### Photo Documentation Hundreds of GPS-tagged, timestamped inspection photos are captured in parallel with the scans — two operators, one pass, nothing missed.
- 06 ### Attestation Technician and homeowner co-sign the Field Capture Verification and Attestation form on-site. Optional unsworn declaration under Florida and federal statute.
- 07 ### The Seal The complete raw package is SHA-256 hashed on-site, on a local machine, before anything leaves the property — nothing is uploaded from the field. The sealed media is physically transported to the office, where a second team member independently re-hashes it and cross-checks every value against the on-site record. Only then are the hashes anchored to the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains via OriginStamp. The hash is the legal record — not a viewer, not a copy. The original. Independently verifiable by anyone on two public blockchains.
## What "chain of custody" actually means here
Chain of custody is the documented answer to five questions an opposing expert will ask about any piece of evidence. HomeCloneVault answers each one with a logged artifact rather than a recollection — the same categories that underpin authentication under [Federal Rule of Evidence 901](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_901).
| Who | The certified technician, identified in the dispatch record, with digital sign-off at job completion |
| --- | --- |
| When | UTC timestamps for job start, capture events, and completion — plus an independent blockchain timestamp |
| Where | GPS coordinates logged at arrival and completion, with per-photo geotags |
| What device | Device identifiers recorded, tying the media to the specific hardware that produced it |
| Integrity | SHA-256 per file hashed on-site, second-party re-hash before anchoring, write-once storage, and anchoring to two independent public blockchains |
Any alteration made after anchoring produces a different hash than the one on the public ledgers. The mismatch itself becomes evidence of tampering — which is why the seal protects you whether or not anyone ever challenges it.
## What you receive
### The interactive twin
A navigable 3D model of the property — the layer people actually look at when they want to understand the space.
### The legal record
The raw point-cloud file, preserved exactly as captured. Not a viewer, not a re-export — the original that the hash describes.
### The blockchain certificate
The SHA-256 hash with its anchoring proofs, independently verifiable by anyone with open-source tools.
### The custody log
Technician identity, UTC timestamps, GPS coordinates, and device identifiers — the provenance record behind the files.
### Portal access
View-only access for you, plus tokenized, expiring, revocable links to send an adjuster or attorney. Every access is logged.
### Optional re-certification
An updated capture after renovations or ahead of storm season, so the sealed baseline keeps pace with the property.
## See the process on your property.
Founding-client captures begin ahead of the January 2027 launch across Southwest Florida.
[Join the waitlist](contact.html)
## Frequently asked questions
### How long does a capture take?
Capture time depends on property size and complexity, and the two-operator model — one scanning interiors while the other documents the exterior — is designed to compress it. Your specific scheduling window is confirmed when the capture is booked.
### Do I need to be present for the capture?
An owner or authorized representative co-signs the Field Capture Verification and Attestation form on site, which is part of what makes the chain of custody defensible. That signature is a meaningful part of the record.
### What happens if I renovate after the capture?
A baseline reflects the property as it existed on the capture date. After a significant renovation, a re-capture updates the sealed record so the evidence matches the current property — an aging baseline loses persuasive weight.
### Can I get a copy of my own raw files?
Yes. Clients own their data. The raw files, the chain-of-custody log, and the blockchain proofs are yours, and the anchoring proofs are verifiable with open-source tools independently of HomeCloneVault.
Page published July 29, 2026 · last revised September 14, 2026 . Statistics on this page carry their original source and publication date.