The Xactimate estimates platform provides a credible estimate on fire, smoke, mold and water damage restoration projects. The software can be used to prepare estimates. You will be able to accurately determine the cost of repairs and mitigation.
Xactimate is one of the most widely used damages estimating software. It is used by adjusters and insurance companies. Insurance companies use it to price labor and material. You can use it to initiate a new claim or respond to the adjuster estimate.
The estimate outlines the specific materials that are required to restore the property. Avoid making the bid without knowing the Xactimate pricing. Adjusters will be able to estimate the number of materials that will be required to repair the damage.
Most claims are often fraught with disagreement. The disagreement is often about what is fair and reasonable in restoring the damaged property. A good Xactimate estimate will help in explaining the position. This will help in taking the right corrective action.
Water Damage Estimates
Water damage and flood loss estimates are usually written as separate claims. The first claim is for mitigation. Mitigation will help stop further damage to the property. The next is the drying stage. Profit and overhead are not paid in this trade exercise.
Restoration involves more complications and trades and is allowed for profit and overhead. A good floor plan drawing with measurements will help in getting the best interior estimate.
Estimating for Drying – Things to Consider
- Drywall
- Casing
- Floor Covering
- Cabinets and Countertops
- Drying Equipment
- Insulation
- Baseboards
- Doors
- Subfloors and Underlayment
- Paint
- Cleaning
- Lights, Fans and Registers
Smoke and Cleaning Estimates
Fires can cause significant damage to your property. Even when the fire is out the damage continues. Smoke damage is intrusive and can affect areas that you least suspect.
Smoke and cleaning estimates include the restoration of interior damage. The restoration involves complications and trades. Profit and overhead are allowed.
Siding Estimates
The siding estimate can be done with or without using Eagle View Wall Reports. It is an ideal choice for attachments, doors, paint, siding, wraps, and all exterior items. The roof is not included in the siding estimate. Roof estimates are done separately.
Eagle View is an aerial measurement that is used to collect information necessary for exterior repairs. It calculates wall and roof dimensions accurately. Apart from this, you will also be able to get value for flashings, eaves and rakes, valleys, roof pitch, window openings, and much more.
The amazing technology is used to complete the exterior estimate. The estimate report is accepted by the contractors and insurance companies.
The Xactimate estimates turnaround time is usually 1 – 2 days. The estimates are written for damage from fire, flood, freeze, hail, hurricane, collapse, earthquake, smoke cleaning, tornado, lightning, drain and sewer backup, and much more.
If your property is damaged due to fire or natural disasters, you will be able to get a fair settlement when you use Xactimate estimates. The entire process of writing an estimate is streamlined. This ensures a smooth and successful process.