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Diagram showing eight passes for reading an Xactimate estimate before sending a review packet

How To Read Xactimate Estimates: A Contractor Field Guide

Read an Xactimate estimate in eight passes: identity, price list, totals, scope, line items, roof sketch, pricing assumptions, and evidence packet.

David Patterson · Jun 9, 2026 · 50 min read

Diagram showing how market, month, scope, quantity, settings, and job conditions can change estimate pricing context

Insurance & Claims

How Xactimate Pricing Varies: A Roofer's Field Guide

Xactimate pricing varies by price-list area, month, scope, quantity, settings, invoice support, and job conditions. Use evidence before arguing totals.

David Patterson · Jun 9, 2026 · 50 min read