Kevin Sodke
Roof Report 360 Author
Kevin Sodke writes about roof measurement, Xactimate, property-claim documentation, and the report workflows supported by Roof Report 360.
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Insurance Adjusters
How to Measure a Roof for Insurance Claims
What insurance carriers actually want to see in a roof measurement, the field methods that hold up under scrutiny, and how to skip the ladder entirely with aerial reports.
Xactimate
How to Write a Roof Estimate in Xactimate
From importing an ESX sketch to picking the right line items and defending your supplement, here's how to write a Xactimate roof estimate that gets approved fast.
Insurance Adjusters
The Best Roof Measurement Tools for Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters have more options than ever for measuring roofs. Here's how aerial reports, drones, and on-site capture compare for accuracy, speed, and cost.
Xactimate
What Is an ESX Roof Report?
ESX is the file format that drops a complete roof sketch directly into Xactimate. Here's what's inside one, why estimators love them, and how to get one delivered fast.
Roof Measurement
Aerial Roof Measurement, Explained
From satellite imagery to manned-aircraft photography, here's how aerial roof measurement works, where it helps, and when field verification still matters.
Insurance Adjusters
Roof Inspection Checklist for Insurance Adjusters
Use this roof inspection checklist on every hail, wind, or storm claim so the file is complete the first time and the supplement holds up.
Insurance Adjusters
The Most Common Mistakes in Roof Insurance Claims
Most roof claims that get delayed or short-paid have the same fixable problems. Here are the ones that show up over and over - and how to keep them out of your file.
Xactimate
How to Speed Up Roof Claim Estimates
Carrier cycle time is everything. Here's how adjusters and contractors compress the time from first notice of loss to a settled, signed estimate.
Roof Measurement
Remote Roof Measurement vs. Manual: Which Wins?
Climbing every roof has a real cost. Here's how remote aerial measurement stacks up against manual field measurement on accuracy, speed, safety, and price.
Storm Damage
Storm Damage Roof Inspection Guide
After a hail event, windstorm, or hurricane, this is how to walk a roof, document the damage, and build a claim file that closes fast.
Insurance Adjusters
EagleView Alternatives for Roof Reports and Insurance Estimates
A practical framework for comparing EagleView alternatives by format, pricing, delivery target, imagery limitations, and revision support.
Insurance Adjusters
Roof Measurement Reports for Supplement Estimates
Supplement estimates depend on clear measurements and clean documentation. Here's how roof measurement reports help contractors, adjusters, and supplement teams move files forward faster.
Roof Measurement
Why Roof Measurement Reports Matter for Adjusters, Contractors, and Property Professionals
Roof measurement reports affect every part of a claim or project - from the estimate to the material order. Here's why accuracy matters and how Roof Report 360 helps.
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