THE FIELD NOTES

For the questions that come with the file.

Know what to check in an estimate, how to explain a supplement, and when outside help may fit. Start with the guide that matches the decision on your desk.

PHOTOS, PLANS, AND THE REST

Get the estimate file ready.

Check off the records you have, spot the gaps, and download a list for your next job.

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ESTIMATING / 3 MIN READ

What goes into a good Xactimate estimate?

Learn how to review an Xactimate estimate: repair scope, measurements, local price lists, photos, and a final check before the file leaves your desk.

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SUPPLEMENTS / 3 MIN READ

What is insurance supplementing?

A plain guide for contractors: when a supplement is used, how to show a scope change, what evidence to gather, and who handles the next step.

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OPERATIONS / 3 MIN READ

In-house or outsourced estimating?

Compare an in-house estimator, an outside partner, and a mix of both. Weigh workload, costs, field knowledge, and the handoff your team must manage.

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