Each has found a way to get the information they need in order to generate that all-important estimate at the end of the day. Some take copious notes using a yellow notepad, others draw elaborate diagrams with little tiny notations and measurements. My experience tells me that folks are either naturally inclined to create good scopes, or they have to hire someone who is.Įvery contractor, especially non-restoration contractors, has his/her own unique thought process when it comes to scoping and estimate creation. My observation is that scoping is a skill that isn’t being taught well in the Restoration industry. I write Xactimate estimates for contractors across the country. If you don’t have good information at the beginning of the estimate process, including a thorough scope, you’re NOT going to have a proper estimate in the end. The phrase “garbage in, garbage out” is apropos in this context. Most disagreements are about the loss scope what should have been included – and what should NOT. The most common disagreements in property claims are not about pricing, since we’re all pretty much using the same standard database.
You can only get a complete repair estimate, whether you’re using Xactimate or another estimating program, from a complete scope. It’s safe to say it took me a couple years to learn what it takes to create a complete repair estimate. For the first few years, “writing” meant running from job taking pictures and creating sketches, then sitting down at the end of the day attempting to spew an estimate out of whatever I managed to cram into my head. I’ve been “writing” insurance scopes for nearly 20 years. Today we’re going to talk about room scoping. Every loss scope has three main components: plenty of photos, a legible sketch and a detailed room-by-room scope.
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