Since 2017

RAVENEstimating

Professional Xactimate estimate writing and supplement documentation for roofing and restoration contractors — written by a knowledgeable licensed PA, delivered under your company name.

Licensed PA
24–48 Hr Turnaround
IRC Code Citations
Your Branding
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Professional Supplement Documentation
The Process

Five Steps to a Carrier-Ready Package

You document the damage. We build the case.

01
You Inspect
Document damage on-site — photos, measurements, field notes. Your expertise drives the scope.
02
You Submit
Send your carrier estimate and field documentation. That's all we need to get started.
03
Raven Writes
Professional Xactimate scope reviewed by a licensed PA. Correct line items, quantities, code-compliant specs.
04
We Build Your Package
Line-by-line gap analysis with storm data, IRC citations, and Xactimate methodology.
05
You Get Paid
The complete package goes to the carrier under your company branding. Clean. Defensible.
Sample Output

What Carriers Miss on Every File

Every item in a delivered package carries a specific IRC section, manufacturer guide reference, or Xactimate methodology basis. Carriers cannot dismiss these packages on a technicality.

Sample Scope Gap Analysis — Typical Residential Roof Loss Illustrative
Line Item Carrier Position Basis for Dispute Typical Amount Status
Starter Strip — RakeOmitted entirelyRequired by OC/GAF/CertainTeed at eaves AND rakes per installation guide$600–900Missing
Step FlashingOmitted entirelyIRC R905.2.8.3 — required at all roof-to-wall intersections$500–800Missing
Chimney FlashingWrong size/countField measurement — carrier applied wrong assembly size$700–1,100Underpaid
Synthetic Underlayment15 lb felt onlyOC/GAF warranty requires synthetic — separate Xactimate line item$400–600Underpaid
Drip Edge — RakeOmittedIRC R905.2.8.5 — required at rake edges on full replacement$150–300Missing
Ridge Cap (dedicated)Cut field shinglesOC/GAF Installation Manual — cut field shingles void warranty on laminate products$200–400Missing
Ice & Water ShieldEave onlyIRC R905.1.2 cold climate + manufacturer warranty — valley and full eave coverage$200–400Underpaid
O&P — GC CoordinationNot includedMulti-trade loss — GC overhead not included in Xactimate trade items$150–500Missing
Typical Total Gap — Varies by File Complexity, Carrier, and Roof Geometry $4,000–12,000+
Pricing

One Price. Everything Included.

Scope determines the fee. Estimate, supplement report, and carrier cover letter — no surprises.

Package 01
Roof + Gutters
Professional Xactimate estimate
Line-by-line gap analysis
Carrier cover letter
IRC code citations included
Delivered under your company name
Estimate only $150 · Full package $225
Package 02
Roof + Gutters + Siding / All Elevations
Everything in Package 01
All elevation siding scope
Matching requirement documentation
Manufacturer specification citations
Xactimate methodology basis
Estimate only $250 · Full package $325
Add-Ons — Stack on Any Package
Additional Structure — Roof / Fence Only+$25 / structure
Add Siding / All Elevations to Additional Structure+$50 more
Full Additional Structure (Roof + Siding/Elevations)+$75 / structure
Interior Rooms+$25 / room
Report + Carrier Cover Letter+$75 any package
Example: Roof + gutters + siding + detached garage with roof and siding = $325 (base package) + $75 (garage roof + siding/elevations) = $400 total. Carrier supplement recovered on a file that size typically runs $6,000–$12,000+.
Ask us about contents reports, mitigation estimate review, tree service documentation, and other project cost reviews — contact us for scope and pricing.
Why Raven

Written by a Licensed Public Adjuster

Not a data entry service. Every package is built by a PA who knows what carriers look for — and what they try to avoid paying.

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Written by a Knowledgeable Licensed PA
Every estimate is written by a licensed PA with deep knowledge of carrier tactics, Xactimate methodology, and building code requirements. We write estimates — we do not represent insureds or negotiate claims on anyone's behalf.
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Carrier-Ready Documentation
Storm data, IRC citations, manufacturer requirements, and Xactimate methodology — all embedded. Carriers cannot dismiss these packages on a technicality.
24–48 Hour Turnaround
You document the job. We deliver a complete, professional estimate and supplement package within 48 hours. Your crew stays on schedule.
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Your Name on Every Document
Every package is produced under your company branding. Raven works behind the scenes. The carrier sees your company, your professionalism, your documentation.
Coming Soon

The Next LevelClaimsArsenal.ai

ClaimsArsenal.ai is a member platform in development that puts supplement report generation directly in your hands — on demand, any time, under your branding.

Scope gap analysis vs. carrier estimate — line by line
Code citations and manufacturer specs auto-populated by state
Carrier-ready PDF packages generated under your company name
On-demand access — no waiting, no back-and-forth
Per-use pricing — pay only for what you run
Raven clients receive priority early access
ClaimsArsenal.ai — Claims Intelligence Platform
50States Covered
165+Reference Files
48hrCurrent Turnaround
$4K+Typical Gap Found
Ask us about ClaimsArsenal.ai early access. Raven clients receive priority onboarding when the platform opens.
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What We Do

Raven Estimating writes professional, carrier-ready Xactimate estimates and supplement packages for roofing and restoration contractors. Every package is backed by IRC code citations, manufacturer installation requirements, and Xactimate methodology — and submitted under your company name.

What We Do Not Do

Raven Estimating does not represent policyholders, negotiate insurance claims, communicate with carriers on your behalf, or provide any service that constitutes the practice of public adjusting for contractors or property owners. All estimates are produced for documentation purposes and submitted under the contractor's name and authority.