Xactimate Estimating Services in Ohio
- Storm, hail, water & fire damage
- Current regional price lists
- Photo- & sketch-supported scopes
- Supplements & scope reviews
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- Upload plans, specs & addenda
- Approve your fixed quote
- Receive your estimate in 24–48 hrs
What Is Xactimate Estimating?
Xactimate is the estimating software used by most U.S. property insurers and many restoration contractors to price damage repairs. Xactimate estimates are built from line items with regional pricing, organized by room or area and supported by sketches and photos. Because insurers use the same platform, a well-prepared Xactimate estimate speaks the adjuster’s language.
Insurance estimating differs from new-construction estimating. The estimate must document what was damaged, how it must be repaired to restore the property, and every associated item — tear-out, protection, matching materials, code-required items where covered, cleanup and contents handling. Missing items are the most common reason claims are underpaid.
We prepare initial estimates and supplements for contractors and property owners, and review carrier estimates for missing scope. For non-insurance work, see our residential estimating and roofing estimating services.
Why do restoration contractors outsource Xactimate estimates?
What Our Xactimate Estimates Include
- Room-by-room & elevation scopes
- Sketch with accurate measurements
- Roof tear-off, underlayment, flashing & ventilation
- Siding, gutters, windows & exterior trim
- Water mitigation & drying line items
- Drywall, insulation, paint & flooring repairs
- Contents manipulation & protection
- Debris removal & disposal
- Code-related items where applicable
- Photo-referenced line items
What you receive
- Xactimate ESX file
- PDF estimate report
- Sketch & diagrams
- Photo report (when photos provided)
- Supplement request summary
- Scope comparison vs. carrier estimate
Claims We Estimate
Wind & Hail Damage
Roofs, siding, gutters, windows and exteriors damaged in Ohio’s spring and summer storms.
Water Damage
Burst pipes, appliance leaks and mitigation for residential and commercial properties.
Fire & Smoke
Structural repairs, cleaning, deodorization and contents for fire losses.
Ice Dams & Freeze Damage
Winter claims from ice dams, frozen pipes and snow load.
Tree & Impact Damage
Fallen trees and impact damage to roofs, framing and exteriors.
Supplements & Reviews
Supplements for missed scope and reviews of carrier estimates.
Insurance Estimating for Ohio Weather
Ohio’s weather produces a steady stream of property claims: severe thunderstorms with wind and hail in spring and summer, tornadoes in some years, and winter ice dams, frozen pipes and heavy lake-effect snow in Northeast Ohio’s snowbelt. Each type of loss has its own scope patterns and commonly missed items.
Ohio homes also have features that matter in claims: full basements prone to water damage, older housing stock with plaster walls and multiple roof layers, and siding and roofing products that may raise matching questions. We document those details so the estimate reflects what it actually takes to restore the property.
We work with contractors and property owners statewide — from hail-damaged roofs in Columbus suburbs to winter water losses in Cleveland and Akron.
Ohio factors we price in
- Wind & hail roofing scopes
- Ice dam & frozen-pipe losses
- Basement water mitigation
- Plaster walls & multi-layer roofs
- Material matching considerations
- Current regional price lists
Items Most Often Missed in Insurance Estimates
| Missed item | Why it matters | How we document it |
|---|---|---|
| Roof accessories | Drip edge, starter, ridge, flashing and ventilation are often omitted. | Measured from the roof sketch and photos, line by line. |
| Steep & high charges | Roof pitch and height affect labor and safety costs. | Pitch and stories recorded in the sketch with the right charges applied. |
| Tear-out & disposal | Removal, haul-off and dumpster costs are left out. | Removal quantities and disposal itemized. |
| Protection & contents | Moving and protecting contents adds labor in every affected room. | Contents manipulation and protection lines per room. |
| Finish continuity | Partial repairs may require painting full walls or rooms to match. | Scope documented with the rationale for full-surface finishes where appropriate. |
Xactimate Estimating Guide for Ohio Claims
Documenting the damage
Roof claims
Water mitigation
Supplements
Claims move faster with clean estimates
Send these for an Xactimate estimate
- Photos of damage
- Measurements or sketch
- Adjuster’s estimate (if any)
- Date and type of loss
- Scope notes from site visit
What we see go wrong most often
Wrong price list
Regional price lists matter for Ohio claims.
Missing line items
Overhead items like protection and cleanup get overlooked.
Poor photos
Claims need clear documentation to support each item.
How the Estimating Process Works
Send Your Plans
Fixed Quote
Takeoff & Pricing
Quality Review
Delivery & Support
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Xactimate Estimating FAQs
Do you work for insurance companies?
We work primarily for restoration contractors, roofers, public adjusters and property owners. We don’t adjust claims or make coverage decisions.
What do you need to write an Xactimate estimate?
Photos, measurements or a measurement report (such as an aerial roof report), a description of the damage and, if available, the carrier’s estimate.
Do you provide the ESX file?
Yes. You receive the Xactimate ESX file and a PDF report so you can import, review and submit the estimate.
Can you write supplements?
Yes. We compare the carrier’s estimate with the documented damage and prepare a supplement listing missing or under-scoped items with support.
How quickly can you turn around an Xactimate estimate?
Most residential claims are completed within 24–48 hours of receiving photos and measurements; larger commercial losses take longer.
Do you handle commercial claims?
Yes. We estimate commercial property claims — roofs, interiors and water losses — with the same documented approach.
Can you work from an aerial roof report?
Yes. Aerial measurement reports are commonly used to build the roof sketch, combined with photos to confirm materials and damage.
Do you document code-related items?
Where local code requires items such as ice barriers or drip edge on repairs, we note them so they can be discussed with the carrier under the policy terms.
Do you work for policyholders or contractors?
We prepare estimates for contractors, restoration companies and property owners. Claim negotiation stays with you or your representative.