What Is Xactimate and Why Does It Matter?
Xactimate is the property claims and restoration industry’s standard estimating software, used by the majority of insurance carriers to review, approve, and price repair and rebuild claims. Because carriers price claims against Xactimate’s line-item database, a repair or rebuild estimate written in any other format is far more likely to face delays, disputes, or under-payment.
A properly prepared Xactimate estimate includes:
- Line-item pricing for materials, labor, and equipment tied to California-specific price lists
- Room-by-room or area-by-area breakdowns with accurate measurements and sketches
- Trade-specific scope covering demolition, drywall, flooring, roofing, painting, HVAC, plumbing, and structural repair
- Depreciation, overhead & profit (O&P), and code-upgrade line items where applicable
- Photo documentation cross-referenced to each line item for adjuster review
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Our Xactimate Estimating Services
Property Damage Claim Estimates
Complete Xactimate estimates for fire, water, smoke, wind, and storm damage claims – built from your field notes, sketches, or photos and delivered carrier-ready.
Restoration Contractor Estimates
Fast-turnaround estimates for restoration contractors managing high volumes of claims, so your crews stay focused on production instead of estimate writing.
Supplement Writing
Missed or under-scoped line items cost contractors real money. We review completed estimates and prepare accurate supplements to recover the difference.
Public Adjuster & Attorney Support
Independent Xactimate estimates for public adjusters and attorneys who need a defensible, third-party cost analysis to support a claim dispute or settlement negotiation.
Homeowner Claim Review
If you believe your insurance company’s settlement offer is too low, we prepare an independent Xactimate estimate so you can compare it against the carrier’s numbers before you sign off.
Sketching & Scope Documentation
Full property sketches (room dimensions, roof measurements, elevations) built to Xactimate specifications and paired with accurate scope-of-work documentation.
Branded, Carrier-Ready Delivery
Estimates delivered in Xactimate format with your company logo, license information, and notes included – ready to submit directly to the carrier or client.
Why Carriers and Contractors Rely on Xactimate Estimates
- Most major insurance carriers price and review property claims against Xactimate’s line-item database, making it the de facto standard format for claim approval
- A properly documented Xactimate estimate reduces back-and-forth with adjusters because pricing, scope, and photo documentation are already aligned to what the carrier expects
- Missed line items are one of the most common – and most preventable – reasons contractors leave money on the table on restoration jobs
Software & Standards We Use
We build estimates directly in Xactimate, the software insurance carriers use to price and review property claims, using California-specific pricing matrices updated monthly. Where a project also involves Symbility-based carriers or proprietary insurer systems, we can match the required format on request.
Our estimators are trained to current Xactimate line-item structures, standard California labor and material pricing, and carrier documentation expectations – so estimates are built to be approved, not re-negotiated.
Industries & Project Types We Schedule
- Residential (custom homes, multi-unit, renovation)
- Commercial (offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare)
- Industrial (plants, warehouses, refineries, process facilities)
- Civil & infrastructure (roads, bridges, water systems)
- Public works and government-adjacent construction
Who We Serve
- Restoration contractors handling fire, water, mold, and storm damage claims
- General contractors bidding insurance-funded repair and rebuild work
- Public adjusters needing independent, defensible claim documentation
- Attorneys handling first-party or bad-faith insurance disputes
- Homeowners and property owners reviewing a carrier’s settlement offer
Why Choose California Estimating Services
- 15+ years in construction cost estimating and takeoff services across California’s 58 counties
- Xactimate estimates prepared alongside our broader construction estimating team – consistent pricing logic across claims, repairs, and rebuildsFast turnaround: most estimates delivered within 24–48 hours
- Fast turnaround: most estimates delivered within 24–48 hours
- Branded, carrier-ready delivery with your company details included
- Direct phone and email access to your estimator – not a call center queue
Our Process
- Send Us Your Scope – Field notes, sketches, measurements, and damage photos, in whatever format you already have them.
- Scope Review – Our estimators review the damage documentation and identify every billable line item, trade, and code-required upgrade.
- Estimate Build – We build the full Xactimate estimate with accurate California pricing, sketches, and photo cross-references.
- Quality Check – Every estimate is reviewed for completeness before delivery to catch missed items before the carrier does.
- Delivery – You receive a branded, carrier-ready Xactimate file (ESX) plus a print-ready PDF, typically within 24–48 hours.
- Supplement Support – If the carrier pushes back or misses items during review, we help you build the supplement to recover it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Your Xactimate Estimate Today
Send your scope, sketches, or photos and get a carrier-ready Xactimate estimate within 24–48 hours.