Estimating & Workflow
Steep slope
A roof steeper than about 6/12. Steep slopes are harder and more dangerous to work, so Xactimate adds a steep charge to labor and materials.
On a real claim
A steep slope is a roof steeper than about 6/12, harder and more dangerous to work, so it carries a steep charge on labor and materials. On a claim the steep charge is a real line that a scope priced from the ground often misses. What goes wrong: a steep roof gets priced at a flat-roof rate and the crew works the pitch for no extra pay. Check the pitch on the sketch and that the estimate carries the steep charge.
Common questions
What does "Steep slope" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A roof steeper than about 6/12. Steep slopes are harder and more dangerous to work, so Xactimate adds a steep charge to labor and materials.
Where does "Steep slope" 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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