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3.9
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out of 5"I like that it is widely accepted by insurance carriers. It is fairly simple to navigate."
"User friendly program that allows companies to estimate for repair work."
"Ease of use, learning curve. Sketches are extremely helpful in calculating linear footages and areas (des take a little more to get good at)."
"Tricky to sketch multiple roof slopes, specially when there are different highs too. There is no waste factor when replacing flooring."
"Everything is compartmentalized to make everything very difficult."
"A little clunky at times. Hard to find needed line items unless you know exactly what you're looking for."
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Johnathan
Company size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
April 2022
Xactimate Review
The time it takes us to generate an estimate for a project has been cut in half. And moving to the web based version allows our team to work directly from the jobsite in real time instead of having to take pictures and measure rooms with a tape measure and take all the data back to the office to sketch out. Overall we really appreciate having access to this software and how well it works within our industry.
Pros
We are now using Xactimate online and have recently learned that the newer iPhones with the Lidar would allow the estimator to draft an entire room in a fraction of the time that it used to take drawing it out by hand. This has become a real time savor for our business.
Cons
We have had some major issues when attempting system upgrades over the years. In theory everything seemed pretty straightforward, but then we would have features that no longer worked, or jobs that we could not access using the updated version. And then we would have to call customer support and then entire process has taken 2-4 days in the past.
Erik
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
April 2017
Good program, Simple yet sophisticated.
Xactimate is great for producing cost estimates contractors. I used it as a project manager under two GC's. As this was my first job doing this sort of work it was the first time using the program, but I found it was fairly easy to pick up. The search tool and descriptions helped me to find line items I otherwise might have forgotten to charge for. The sketching tool is great to help with dimensions and calculations (I did always have trouble w. stair cases for some reason though). Prices updated regularly and the print out is easy to read and understand for customers as well. Very straight forward and not confusing. Overall I'd recommend this product to any mitigation and restoration team and to contractors.
Pros
Ease of use, learning curve. Sketches are extremely helpful in calculating linear footages and areas (des take a little more to get good at) Prices update every month Simple, easy to understand print out summary of line items. A number of insurance companies use Xactimate so it was easy to discuss/ negotiate items in the estimates.
Cons
Did have some trouble getting sketches "just right", maybe some ease of use tools would be helpful for those of us not familiar w. CAD
Christopher
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
April 2017
It's Necessary
Xactimate is necessary software for property adjusters. We have little choice but to pay the price they charge. It could be better. Finding proper line items is more difficult than need be. A tree menu would be helpful. Also, a little more flexibility in the amount of overhead and profit to be applied to specific line items (if the amount varies depending on the trade) would be nice.
Pros
Widely accepted by contractors and insurance companies for creating accurate repair estimates.
Cons
A little clunky at times. Hard to find needed line items unless you know exactly what you're looking for.
Dale
Company size: 1 employee
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
December 2018
Amazing product just takes some time
Xactware offers training at a cost which I’m sure would help tremendously...I’m just too cheap so I took the longer slower route. The program was truly a Godsend for me.
Pros
The program is very detailed down to the number of screws a particular job will require. It gives the amount of time you will need and gives you the flexibility to change prices inside the program to customize you particular market if those prices differ from the program but I’ve found it to be spot on with my market.
Cons
The program is so detailed and full of options that it can be overwhelming...it’s definitely learnable it just takes time and commitment.
Antonio
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
July 2019
Xactimate
I love Xactimate because it is the tool most used to make my living.
Pros
I like that it is widely accepted by insurance carriers. It is fairly simple to navigate.
Cons
There are a few categories that are not in line with market value. If you aren't aware of the deficiencies you could find yourself short on an estimate. Drywall is severely lacking compared to market value.
H Kent
Company size: 1 employee
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
April 2018
State of the Art Estimating Software
A must for anyone doing insurance restoration or remodeling
Pros
Recognized by most insurance companies, it is kept current and pricing can be modified by zip code. Excellent sketching tools
Cons
Steep learning curve, some glitches in import of pictures into the new version of Xactimate. Does not have some higher quality items and is probably a little low for commercial use.
Sigfrid
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
January 2018
Very accurate
I will continue using the software and getting the new updates.
Pros
Easy to learn, use and to export information. The program allows you to embed photos and attach information, another good feature is the 3D sketch.
Cons
Tricky to sketch multiple roof slopes, specially when there are different highs too. There is no waste factor when replacing flooring.
Seth
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
June 2018
Online version is very glitchy.
I would recommend updating price lists per area with actual data.
Pros
This software has basic CAD features. The overall product is simple to learn. The communication with other programs is easy.
Cons
The web version is glitchy and doesn't have full actions that the desktop version has. The pricing guides are not accurate.
Richard
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
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October 2021
Best available for restoration
Very satisfied and user friendly
Pros
The update to current pricing on a regular basis
Cons
The amount of typing that is involved for the added categories
Hector
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Insurance
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
January 2022
Too many crashes
A waste of my time.
Pros
I am level 3 certified. Very easy program to use. But it crashes every 5 to 10 minutes. I hope they scrap X1 and start all over.
Cons
I am 62 years old. I know several software. As far as reliability, it is the wort software ever. Xactimate 28 was one of the best software. All my friends complain about the crashes.
Reasons for choosing Xactimate
Only because all the Insurance company I do business with are using it.
Jay
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
December 2020
Problem softwARE
probably shouldn't
Pros
Unfortunately, it is the standard in the storm damage remediation business.
Cons
It crashes daily, loosing valuable work and valuable time. very frustrating from a user standpoint. Many of the functions are not consistent with computer standard user functions...
Paul
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
October 2017
Xactimate 2.8 must. A must-have for the insurance restoration contractor
Pros
It is a must-have software if you're in the insurance restoration business. It has all the features to prepare quality estimates for insurance presentations
Cons
It would be nice to be able to create custom column headings and Custom layout for special reports currently it is quite limited to templates
H Kent
Company size: 1 employee
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
April 2017
Insurance Recognized
Generally good value overall
Pros
Sketch is accurate and estimates almost universally recognized in insurance industry. The pricing per area is a plus
Cons
Does not tie into third party management programs or quickbooks. Does not have a tie in with google maps or other easily importable measurement software
Emerson
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
March 2018
Excellent Tool for any Contractor
Pros
Having the current fair market rates for almost any work that needs to be done on a home is priceless. We work with insurance companies so it has allowed us to generate over in supplements last year.
Cons
You need to attend training to be able to use the program properly and to its fullest potential. The training is time consuming and expensive but it is well worth it.
Jim
Company size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Financial Services
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
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September 2018
20 + years, product has gotten better, still some glitches and shuts down
Pros
Sketch, generally friendly and very customizable (still needs work on some of its flexibility however)
Cons
You give me notices that calculations are not correct - but YOU as the program give me the calculations
Jeff
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
July 2017
Xactimate allows me to achieve profitable insurance and non-insurance revenue
Pros
I appreciate that it is recognized by so many in the construction world and updates its pricing & labor efficiency.
Cons
The mobile platform still needs work. It is functional, however, difficult to accurately utilize daily.
Brittany
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
August 2017
Difficult to Learn but once you do, the possibilities are near endless.
Pros
You can customize reports to show only the line items or summary and anything in between. Once you learn the basics, you can still do a lot without having to go to the advanced class.
Cons
Finding the correct line item can sometimes be difficult if you aren't sure what the program calls it. When you adjust the quantity (or qualifier) of a line item and select "ok," the program will kick you to the bottom of your item list and you will have to scroll back up to the item you were working on to view the amount it has populated.
Matt
Company size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
April 2017
Good estimating software
Use it for work. Does what it should, overall has become industry standard.
Pros
Easy to use once you learn it.
Cons
Some finicky issues with sketch function and sketch variables in estimating.
Sara
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
September 2018
Xactimate for Roofing Business
Good product!
Pros
Exact estimates based on material, sq. Footage, etc. The software allows for each house to be converted to a project and saved.
Cons
I am tech savvy and it took me awhile to learn to efficiently use this product. However, once I mastered it, it is an essential part of my daily business.
Jaime
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
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August 2017
It's being a relieve to use this software in my work
Pros
It's easy to use. and very complex I really like how you can work with this program, and be available for my employees to have access.
Cons
I don't like that xactimate online because it can only have access through internet explorer . I would recommend trying to use it in chrome.
Mary
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
April 2017
Property Restoration
Great up to date software that most insurance companies also work with. Easy to learn and allows you to use onsite and email within minutes.
Jafet
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Design
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
November 2017
Very helpfull
Good software for estimating.
Pros
Yo can find almost all activities you need to estimate, accurate pricing, wide selection of activities by category. Is easy to use.
Cons
Have found some activities the material pricing is not according to industries pricing, some are cheaper than they really are.
Alina
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
March 2018
A must have if you deal with insurance companies
Its very useful. Worth its price.
Pros
Very easy to use, easy to access from anywhere: tablet, desktop, phone or online. Customer service is great and can help you out any time
Cons
not all line items easy to find. The software costs a lot. Can't say it doesn't worth it. The rest is okay
Steve
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
January 2018
Why me?
Why did you send this to me? I haven't uses xactimate for years.
Pros
The fact that Task pricing is in the program, and yet they can be adjusted. So the prices are a good place to start.
Cons
The cost is too much for the amount of times that I would use it. When I was doing insurance repair it was ok. But now I don't use it enough.
Christina
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time used: Less than 6 months
December 2016
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I have worked with Xactimate for 11 Years now doing water & fire restoration estimates and now roofing.
Pros
For the most part, pricing is Fare in the state of NM. It's easy to work with. When there is an issue, the online support team is very helpful. It has many different trades to write an estimate on. Can be used for simple ad complex projects. It's compatible with QuickBooks.
Cons
It doesn't allow you to snap lines for Metal roofing take off. The areal sketch is more expensive than Eagle view.
