Xactimate Software
Xactimate is a Web-based claims residential estimating solution designed for insurance adjusters that can be used on multiple platforms.
Xactimate allows users to receive and send assignments for estimates and valuations to adjusters, contractors and staff. Its 3D View tool allows users to rotate, change colors, zoom out and zoom in on the structure. Xactimate also integrates with other Xactware solutions for maximizing efficiency and improving claim performance.
This solution can be used on a mobile device through its claims estimating app on Apple and Android devices. Both mobile and online platforms of Xactimate are fully integrated for allowing transfer of data, so users can capture the critical estimating onsite through Xactimate mobile and complete the complex estimating afterwards with Xactimate desktop or online.
Xactimate mobile and online platforms are updated automatically with software updates. A Xactimate subscription comes with access to Xactware eService Center, which offers 24/7 chat support.
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 2000, Windows 8
42 Reviews of Xactimate
Corey from Texas Built Homes
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 2-10 employees
October 2018
October 2018
Great System
Great Product!
Pros
We use this daily for our roofing estimating. It really helps that it syncs with our local supply company and prices constantly update.
Cons
Price point was had to adjust at first. but if you really think about the time it saves you having do it all by hand. It is worth it.
Ryan from Restoration
Specialty: Other specialty contractor
Employees number: 2-10 employees
October 2018
October 2018
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MAC
Make a Mac version!!!!!!!
Pros
The product worked fine before no one supports it anymore. It is useful when it could be used after you learn it.
Cons
Does not work with my MacBook Pro. Way behind in technology if can not even have a Mac version. I lost lots of money paying others to run my X8 invoices.
Sara from Construction
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 2-10 employees
September 2018
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.
Cameron from Barakat Restoration
Specialty: Other specialty contractor
Employees number: 11-50 employees
September 2018
September 2018
Online version horrible, desktop version can’t even install
Build your own time and material.
Pros
There are no pros if you are a contractor. Insurance carrier runs the whole gamut.
Pricing is horrible.
Cons
Everything stinks extremely bad, no longer user-friendly, for Adjuster is that like to write poor estimates.
Candice from Construction
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 2-10 employees
September 2018
September 2018
Easy To Use
Pros
Very easy to use, even our new sales agents are able to learn it quickly and are able to use it efficiently
Cons
I am not sure of any cons, Xactimate has really thought of everything to make the estimate process easier.
Jim from Financial Services
Specialty: Other specialty contractor
Employees number: 10,000+ employees
September 2018
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
Aaron from Above and Beyond Remodeling
Specialty: Residential remodeling
Employees number: 2-10 employees
August 2018
August 2018
All in all just using it because it levels playing field with the insurance adjusters.
Pros
The multiple line items are great. They could 3xpand slightly in some areas but overall it's pretty comprehensive.
Cons
A major drawback would be the so called market rate. They go by contractor bids in an area. Some contractors have no clue how to bid a job so they in turn drive the rates down.
Chad from Howard Shockey and Sons
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 51-200 employees
August 2018
August 2018
Easy to learn
Pros
The overall program is very easy to learn. It has many features that allow you to clearly define the estimate.
Cons
The drawing of different types of rooves can be challenging to get right however with proper training the tool is amazing.
Seth from Construction
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 2-10 employees
June 2018
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.
Jafet from Power Build Construction
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 11-50 employees
June 2018
June 2018
A helpful software at the time to create an estimate.
The price of this software is low considering all the things you can perform with it.
Pros
Xactimate have a complete prices list that includes all trades required for the restoration industry and described in the CSI's 16 divisions in construction.
Cons
Xactimate needs to improve their takeoff tools in order to make the software more easy to use at the time of calculating quantities.
Casey from GenHawk Construction
Specialty: General contractor
Employees number: 2-10 employees
May 2018
May 2018
Xactimate is not very user friendly.
Pros
Xactimates customer service to sign us up was very friendly and helpful, the class was upbeat and fast paced.
Cons
We paid for the course and the yearly fee but cannot seam to use this estimation software correctly.
Mazen from Saudi Naval Support Co.
Specialty: General contractor
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
May 2018
May 2018
Any where any Place, do your work
Pros
Estimate are been easier than ever, form any device you can access and do needed job within a glance
Cons
Cover all needs, but could be great if some general features and add on are implemented to this software to provide more accuracy.
Amanda from Emerson Home Services LLC
Specialty: Roofing & siding
Employees number: 2-10 employees
May 2018
May 2018
Its A great tool, and we can continue our business competitively
Pros
It's Great and accurate. It's updated every month, and very efficient. A lot of the adjuster's we work with use the same program,, so i definitely feel like we are on the same page.
Cons
I wouldn't say the price is a " con" even though it's pretty expensive. It's worth the investment. One difficulty we experience is, when adding to line items.. it will place what i'm typing to the bottom of the page no matter where I would like it to be placed on the page.
H Kent from Due Process International, LLC
Specialty: Construction manager
Employees number: 1 employee
April 2018
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.
Clarke from Emerson Home Services
Specialty: Roofing & siding
Employees number: 11-50 employees
April 2018
April 2018
Overall worth the time & money
Pros
Consistently updating prices bases on zip-code & since we work with insurance companies so much, having the same tool that adjusters use is super helpful. You can generate reports that correspond to what they have.
Cons
You have to go to training course to learn, it's very time consuming and expensive. Finding the right line item in the report is difficult, if your construction knowledge isn't vast.
Emerson from Emerson Home Services
Specialty: Residential remodeling
Employees number: 2-10 employees
March 2018
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.
Alina from ONT Restoration Services
Specialty: General contractor
Employees number: 11-50 employees
March 2018
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 from SC Pierce Construction
Specialty: General contractor
Employees number: 2-10 employees
January 2018
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.
Sigfrid from Belfor
Specialty: Other specialty contractor
Employees number: 1,001-5,000 employees
January 2018
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.
Jafet from Power Build Construction
Specialty: Design/build firm
Employees number: 11-50 employees
November 2017
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.
