Estimating & Workflow
Sketch
The scaled drawing of the structure in Xactimate that generates measurements and quantities.
On a real claim
The sketch is the scaled drawing of the structure in Xactimate that generates measurements and quantities, like squares and ridge feet. On a claim the adjuster and the contractor each produce a sketch, and when the two disagree the measurements get argued. What goes wrong: an inaccurate sketch throws off every quantity downstream, inflating or shrinking the whole estimate. Check your sketch dimensions against the field before you price from it.
Common questions
What does "Sketch" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The scaled drawing of the structure in Xactimate that generates measurements and quantities.
Where does "Sketch" 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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