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CANEI ADJUSTING
CANEI Adjusting is an independent adjusting firm that helps restore people’s lives after their property has been damaged due to natural disasters, accidents, or other causes. We also trains roofers, adjusters, and contractors on how to use Xactimate.
XACTIMATE LINE ITEMS
Insurance Adjuster Course
In this lesson, we’ll explore how to develop an Xactimate Macro. A Macro allows you to store a sequence of related line items, such as those for windows, doors, walls, and roofs. This tool is incredibly useful for commonly used items, eliminating the need to input each line item into your estimate individually. Using a Macro, you can significantly speed up the estimation process.
This lesson will cover how to organize your folders effectively in Xactimate. Proper organization enhances the estimate flow, making the PDF version more reader-friendly. Additionally, it simplifies the navigation of the EXS file or your uploaded files in the Xactimate cloud, ensuring that managers or clients can easily follow your estimates.
This lesson is dedicated to creating an Xactimate estimate for ceiling damages. We’ll go through the process of estimating the removal of drywall, insulation, sealing, painting, and other related tasks. The focus will be on how to estimate a single patch repair. For multiple patches, double the quantity of the cutout. Adjust the quantity to reflect the entire ceiling area for estimating a full ceiling repair.
In this lesson, we’ll delve into Xactimate Wall Line items, which strongly resemble Ceiling Line Items. The primary distinction lies in the wall fixtures, such as lights, drapery, power outlets, etc. Like how we estimated a single stain spot in Ceiling Line Items, multiply the quantity by two or three and include an F9 note for multiple spots. To estimate an entire wall, enter ‘W’ to capture the wall’s full measurements.
This lesson focuses on Xactimate Tile Line Items. We’ll cover the replacement process and the specific line items to pay attention to. Additionally, we’ll explore the reasons why insurance companies typically do not cover the full replacement of tiles. We will also discuss insurance companies’ criteria to determine tile replacement.
This lesson will cover Xactimate Stick and Truss Line items. We’ll explore the distinctions between stick-built and truss-built roofs. Additionally, we’ll demonstrate the simplicity of estimating these types of roofs and guide you through creating a folder (Macro) for them.
This lesson on estimating vinyl siding with Xactimate will cover all necessary line items. We’ll demonstrate how to create elevations that automatically compute your wall areas. Additionally, we’ll guide you through locating wall quantities in Eagle View Roof and Wall Reports.
This lesson will focus on Xactimate Wood Floor Line Items. We’ll briefly cover how to distinguish between real and imitation wood floors. Additionally, we’ll discuss the required underlayment and guide cleaning and dusting wood floors.
In this lesson, we’ll explore pool enclosures. We’ll demonstrate how to employ a room sketch to accurately sketch a pool enclosure accurately, ensuring precise measurements. Additionally, we’ll examine the necessary line items and any other potential items that might be included.
This lesson will cover the Xactimate Crown Molding Line Item. This line item is relatively straightforward, primarily involving the crown molding material and paint.
In this lesson focusing on Xactimate Carpet Line Items, we’ll delve into the essentials for carpet repair or removal, including removing the carpet padding. These are fairly straightforward line items.
In this lesson, we will explore Xactimate Baseboard Line Items. This set of line items is quite simple, consisting of only three necessary items.
This lesson focuses on Xactimate Cabinet Line Items. We’ll cover estimating for full-size, upper, and lower cabinets and discuss the additional components like hinges and knobs that might be required.
This lesson covers Xactimate Interior Door Line Items. We’ll go over various door styles and their painting requirements. We’ll emphasize the necessity of including a doorknob or lock to avoid errors during the Xactimate inspection phase. Additionally, we’ll discuss the essential items required for the door to fit properly in its designated space.
This lesson focuses on Xactimate Exterior Door Line Items. We’ll explore the similarities between exterior and interior doors. The lesson will highlight the importance of deadbolt locks for these doors. Additionally, we’ll examine heavy-duty ornamental doors, often found in front of regular doors in more upscale homes.
This lesson is dedicated to Xactimate Window Line Items. We’ll delve into various aspects of windows, including the framing and painting techniques. Additionally, we’ll explore extra features like screens and window grids and the proper fitting of windows.