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Services

Four credentialed offerings. One technical edge on every claim.

Every engagement is led by an IICRC triple master and Xactimate Level 3 estimator on the policyholder side of the claim. Pick the offering that matches your situation, or start an intake and we'll route it to the right expert.

Service 01

Scope Development

Systematic damage documentation from first-look through final line items, structured to withstand carrier scrutiny from day one.

  • On-site or photo-driven scope build using IICRC S500/S520 categories
  • Xactimate line-item estimate organized by trade, room, and elevation
  • Code-required upgrades identified against the governing IRC/IBC edition
  • Manufacturer spec call-outs for materials, fastening, and assembly
  • Photo log with caption, location, and measurement references
  • Pre-submission QA pass against prior carrier estimates when available

Ideal Client Fit: Independent restoration contractors building out a post-loss estimate from first-look.

Service 02

Supplement Writing

Missed line items, code-required upgrades, and legitimate add-ons documented with references and presented for maximum approval.

  • Line-by-line audit of the original carrier estimate against the loss
  • Itemized supplement package with IICRC / code / manufacturer citations
  • Photographic and measurement evidence for each added line item
  • Justification narrative framing each scope addition for the adjuster
  • Cover-letter summary suitable for direct submission or PA use
  • Round-two response ready if the carrier disputes any line item

Ideal Client Fit: Solo public adjusters preparing missed-line-item documentation before carrier review.

Service 03

Adjuster Rebuttal Support

Point-by-point technical responses to carrier disputes, backed by IICRC standards, local code, and manufacturer specs.

  • Itemized rebuttal mapping each disputed line item to the cited standard
  • Reference packet: code sections, IICRC S500/S520 clauses, spec sheets
  • Photo and moisture-map evidence keyed to the disputed scope
  • Re-drafted line items reflecting the rebuttal strategy and pricing
  • Tone-appropriate response language for direct carrier correspondence
  • Escalation-ready summary if the dispute moves to appraisal or examination

Ideal Client Fit: Storm-damage homeowners whose adjuster has disputed or denied specific line items.

Service 04

Expert Consultation

Independent third-party review for disputed claims, appraisal proceedings, and litigation requiring a credentialed technical voice.

  • Credentialed expert report: methodology, findings, and conclusions
  • Deposition readiness prep: exhibits, exhibits-list, and key-doctrine review
  • Appraisal umpire support: position statement and technical rebuttal
  • Litigation-grade narrative report formatted for UM/UIM and bad-faith cases
  • Cross-referenced standard library: IICRC, code, manufacturer, NIST
  • Case-specific peer review for co-counsel and testifying experts

Ideal Client Fit: Attorneys and policyholders in appraisal, UM/UIM, or litigation requiring a credentialed technical voice.