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How to Get Ridge & Starter Paid in Xactimate

  • Alena Wilson
  • August 2, 2022

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Most Contractors find that it is difficult to get an adjuster to add ridge and starter to a roofing estimate.

Using a Waste Calculator is a great way to show, mathematically, why more material over and above the waste on the field shingle is warranted for the replacement of the roof.

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You spent weeks going back and forth with the adjuster and got your estimate approved, but now you’re having to wait for the check to hit your bank account.

In this live session, I’m walking through the steps I recommend every contractor have in place to follow up on outstanding payments and also how you can get the final check and depreciation released at the same time, if you know how to ask.

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Can AI Really Write Your Xactimate Estimates?

AI can be an incredible tool for your roofing business, but should you really trust it to write your Xactimate estimates?

I’ll show you where I think AI can be helpful in the estimating process, where contractors can get into trouble relying on it, and why understanding the line items it writes for still matters.

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