Estimating & Workflow
Xactimate estimate
An estimate built in Xactimate using its codes, price lists, and sketching tools.
On a real claim
A Xactimate estimate is an estimate built in Xactimate using its codes, price lists, and sketching tools. On a claim it is the format most carriers expect, because they can open it, re-price it, and compare it to the adjuster's own file. What goes wrong: an estimate built in another tool gets converted poorly and loses the detail the reviewer needs. Check that your file opens cleanly with the right prices and notes before you submit.
Common questions
What does "Xactimate estimate" mean in Xactimate estimating?
An estimate built in Xactimate using its codes, price lists, and sketching tools.
Where does "Xactimate estimate" 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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