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Engagement Tiers

Three engagement tiers. Pick the depth that matches your claim.

Pricing is per-claim or per-month, with the bid finalized after a 15-minute intake — never a mystery quote. Every tier is led by an IICRC triple master and Xactimate Level 3 estimator on the policyholder's side of the table.

Tier 01

Scope Review

$450–$750

per claim · flat fee

Independent review of an existing estimate, scope, or photo set — a credentialed expert reads the file, flags missing line items, and produces a written gap analysis with recommendations, code citations, and a clear next step.

  • Side-by-side read of your current scope, estimate, or photo set
  • Written gap analysis: missed line items, code-required upgrades, manufacturer spec gaps
  • Code & standard citations (IICRC, IRC/IBC, manufacturer specs) for every flagged item
  • Prioritized action list: what to add now, what to supplement later, what to leave alone
  • One follow-up email to clarify findings before you decide on the next tier
  • Delivered as a PDF + an editable markup of your original document when possible

Best For: Contractors or public adjusters who already have a draft and want a credentialed second set of eyes before submission.

Tier 02

Full Estimate & Supplement

$1,800–$4,250

per claim · fixed bid after intake

A complete Xactimate line-item estimate built from the loss, paired with a richly cited supplement package and a cover-letter narrative ready for direct submission to the carrier. The bid adapts to claim size, trade count, and complexity — the intake locks in scope before pricing.

  • On-site or photo-driven scope build to IICRC S500 / S520 categories
  • Xactimate line-item estimate organized by trade, room, and elevation
  • Itemized supplement package with IICRC / code / manufacturer citations
  • Photo log with caption, location, and measurement references
  • Cover-letter narrative framing each scope addition for the adjuster
  • Round-two response ready if the carrier disputes any line item

Best For: Solo public adjusters and independent contractors preparing a full submission or supplement for an active claim.

Tier 03

Ongoing Rebuttal Support

$950 / month

monthly retainer · cancel anytime

A standing retainer for an active claim with recurring carrier disputes. Each disputed line item gets a point-by-point technical response backed by IICRC standards, local code, and manufacturer specs — written for direct carrier correspondence or appraisal use.

  • Standing monthly access to a credentialed estimator for one active claim
  • Up to 8 disputed line items per month with rebuttal language and evidence
  • Reference packet per dispute: IICRC clauses, code sections, spec sheets
  • Photo and moisture-map evidence keyed to each disputed scope item
  • Re-drafted Xactimate line items reflecting the rebuttal strategy
  • Escalation-ready summary if the dispute moves to appraisal or examination

Best For: Storm-damage homeowners and public adjusters on an active claim where the carrier is disputing line items in rounds.

Edge Cases

The cases the three tiers don't cover.

Do you work residential or commercial losses?
Both. The Scope Review and Full Estimate & Supplement tiers adapt to single-family losses through mid-size commercial claims. Larger portfolios are quoted as ongoing retainer or per-project bids after intake.
What if my claim spans multiple trades or needs an expert report?
Cases that need litigation-grade narratives, appraisal umpire support, or deposition prep are quoted as Expert Consultation engagements — billed hourly or as a fixed-scope package, sized to the matter after intake.
How is the per-claim price finalized?
The intake locks in scope (loss type, trade count, photo set size, dispute count) before any dollar figure is committed. The published range is a bracket — anything outside it is discussed before work begins, never invoiced unilaterally.
Custom Quote

Don't see a tier that fits?

Multi-trade claims, litigation support, appraisal umpire work, and recurring monthly volume all need a custom bid. Tell us about your situation and we'll send a scoped quote within one business day.

A credentialed expert picks it up within one business day — no automated funnel.