Estimating & Workflow
High roof
A roof higher than the standard two-story measurement. High roofs trigger an additional height charge because of the extra equipment and safety setup required.
On a real claim
A high roof is a roof higher than the standard two-story measurement, which triggers an additional height charge because of the extra equipment and safety setup. On a claim the height charge is a real line that is easy to leave off. What goes wrong: an estimate priced from the ground misses the height charge and the crew works the tall section for no extra pay. Check the eave height and that the estimate carries the height charge.
Common questions
What does "High roof" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A roof higher than the standard two-story measurement. High roofs trigger an additional height charge because of the extra equipment and safety setup required.
Where does "High roof" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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