Where does "Trade Category Prefix" show up in a claim?

The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow — see the full guide for where it fits.

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Trade Category Prefix

A trade category prefix is the short letter group at the front of a line item code that names the trade, such as roofing, drywall or paint. A wrong prefix can send a line into the wrong trade and change how it prices, so check it before you argue the description.

Full guide: xactimate line item search guide

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