Estimate Writers
About Estimate Writers
Estimate Writers | Xactimate Experts | Get a better Estimate Today – Estimate Writers is staffed by Xactimate instructors, former adjuster’s and contractors that understand all aspects of the claims industry. It was the first and is still the most experienced 3rd party Xactimate estimate writing service. We have written thousands of estimates in Xactimate for every imaginable type of damage. Finally, our trade specific forms make submitting your info a breeze.
Estimate Writers Can Help You?
We will write your Xactimate estimate for you. It can be done to initiate a new claim or to respond to an adjuster’s estimate that you feel is too low or missing necessary items. Our clients call on us when they are either, not skilled in Xactimate preparation, too busy to handle their work flow or stuck trying to do a complicated estimate. If you need an Xactimate expert to settle a claim, we are here to help. Get a better estimate today!
Using Estimate Writers To Get Xactimate Estimates Is Easy
Do you already have an adjuster's estimate?
If you already have an adjuster’s estimate (written in Xactimate or another program), that’s a good start. It usually contains much of the information needed. We will copy all of the information, then we build from there with your added information. Please don’t repeat any of the information already on the adjuster’s estimate.
Consider including an Eagleview Roof or Walls Report
If you are doing exterior work and do not have the structural measurements, we recommend that you get an EagleView report. An EagleView report will have most of the values needed to write your Xactimate estimate. Please order direct from EagleView
Inform us about what you need on your estimate
Use our forms to tell us about what you want included on your Xactimate estimate. If you have included an adjuster’s estimate, use the form to tell us what you want added or changed. If you do not already have an adjuster’s estimate, use the forms to tell us all the items you would like on your estimate. We will use the information on the form to generate your Xactimate estimate.
Bid Items
If you have done work that is not easily represented by existing Xactimate items, then we will list them as bid items. These should be supported by invoices or receipts. We ask that you upload those documents when you request an estimate.
Floorplan Drawings
Interior estimates require you to furnish a sketch of the interior. Please review this video to better understand how this is easily done. We will duplicate your drawing into an interactive Sketch in Xactimate. This will allow Xactimate to calculate the size of the rooms.
Photos
You can send your company logo or photos that represent the work done. The best photos are those that show the whole scene. Roof photos should show the entire roof. Interior photos should show the room shape. For exteriors, one image per elevation is best. This gives us the opportunity to spot additional charges and complications
What is Xactimate?
Xactimate is used by insurance companies to price materials and labor. An Xactimate estimate outlines the specific items necessary to restore the property. Xactimate provides zip code specific pricing in the US and Canada, updated monthly. Making your bid without knowing the Xactimate pricing is not advisable.
What is EagleView?
EagleView is an aerial measurement service that can be used to collect most of the information needed to do exterior repairs. It accurately calculates roof and/or wall dimensions. It also provides values for roof pitch, eaves and rakes, ridges, valleys, flashings, window openings and more.
How We Use Xactimate
Xactimate is the software that we use for preparing your estimates. It allows us to accurately determine the cost of mitigation and repairs. The settlement of a claim is often fraught with disagreement as to what is fair and reasonable in achieving the goal of restoring the contractual rights of the insured. A well written Xactimate estimate represents the negotiating posture of the party explaining its opinion of the right corrective course.
How We Use EagleView
We often use EagleView’ Technologies Roof and/or Walls Reports for completing exterior estimates. Both are respected by the contractors as well as the insurance industry. With these amazing reports and some additional information collected on our forms, we will create an impressive and accurate Xactimate estimate for you. If you already have an EagleView Report, please send it with your submittal.
Xactimate Estimate Order Forms
Roof Forms
Use our Online Roof Form
Or download our Printable Roof Form PDF
Or download our Printable Roof Form EXCEL
Smoke / Cleaning Form
Download our Printable Smoke Cleaning Form Cover Page
And our Smoke Cleaning Room Form
Siding Form
Download our Printable Siding Form
Water Damage Forms
Download our printable Flood Estimate Cover Sheet
and our printable Flood Estimate Room Form
Use our Online Pack In / Out Form
Estimate Writers Turnaround Times
Roofs and Siding Estimates: You will typically receive your Xactimate estimate as a PDF attachment by return email usually within 1-2 days, except Sundays and holidays. There are times, however, when an order can take longer due to volume. All estimates are written from scratch by seasoned professionals. If you are sweating a deadline then give us a call. We want your business.
All Other Estimates: You will typically receive your Xactimate estimate as a PDF attachment by return email usually within 1-3 days, except Sundays and holidays. There are times, however, when an order can take longer due to volume. All estimates are written from scratch by seasoned professionals. If you are sweating a deadline then give us a call. We want your business.
The estimate that you receive isn’t complete until you have reviewed it and requested revisions if needed. Revisions are done with priority.
When ordering an EagleView, 24 hours starts when we receive the EagleView Report. Expect a 1-3 delay
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