“How much will it cost?”   This is a question that you often hear from people when they call a licensed professional to fix something on their property. But you might also hear it back at the main office, too, as contractors ask themselves – how much do I […]

In the world of insurance, using a contractor that utilizes Xactimate software is most likely your best bet. Using a Xactimate estimate is mostly applicable for water, fire, and smoke damage. This unique software that all insurance companies use to assess home renovation and repair costs. The Best Estimators Use […]

  There is nothing more important to your business than being able to provide potential customers with accurate estimations. If you guess right, you can make a nice profit. However, if you guess wrong, you may lose money by spending too much on contractors or supplies.  Unfortunately, this is a […]

Selecting the right career path is a lot harder than you realize. With all of the different jobs on the market, choosing the best fit for your skill set will take some time. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job, then becoming an insurance claims adjuster is […]

It does not matter if you are a claims adjuster, an insurance carrier, a property owner, or a restoration company, Matterport can help ensure the most transparent, accurate, and fair valuations and documentation for a claim. When combined with Xactimate estimate writing, it is possible to have all the details […]

Xactimate by Xactware offers tools to help with the estimation process. Initially launched in 1986, Xactimate estimating software provides an array of tools and features to provide users with a powerful plan-sketching program.  Today, both Canadian and U.S. companies are using the tools for insurance claim estimates. One of the […]

The business of restoration is exciting, and with opportunity around every corner, keeping your feet firmly on the ground is essential to your company’s success. Regardless of if you are a large restoration company with many employees or a small family run business, how effectively you estimate your projects will […]

Xactimate is a type of estimating software that helps make estimating the cost of restoration projects easier. Unfortunately, the program itself is somewhat complex. Learning the proper way to use it and how to take advantage of all the features can be challenging – especially when you have a million […]

At Empire Estimators, we provide an innovative new path forward for restoration companies that need to grow and expand their businesses without a lot of growing pains. We know what these companies are facing, and our experience in the industry has led us to develop the “Empire Style” – and […]

Writing a professional Xactimate Estimate is an essential skill in the insurance restoration industry. Without the ability to deliver professionally written Xactimate Estimates to your clients, insurance companies, and third-party administrators, your restoration business will be at a competitive disadvantage in your local market. There are some strategies that you […]