Estimating Services FAQs

  1. What types of restoration contractors does ReconSmart work with?
    We work with restoration contractors seeking stronger estimating accuracy, cleaner claim flow, and more predictable pre production outcomes across residential and commercial projects.

  2. What types of claims does ReconSmart support?
    We support water, fire, mold, storm, and other property restoration claims commonly encountered in restoration operations. Scope development and documentation are tailored to the complexity and risk profile of each loss.

  3. How does ReconSmart’s estimating approach differ from write-and-run estimating?
    Our approach emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and follow through. Estimates are developed with approvals, production, and execution in mind to reduce downstream scope corrections, rework, and delays.

  4. How do you help ensure claims are evaluated correctly by carriers?
    We organize scopes, photos, notes, and supporting documentation so claim handlers can clearly understand the full repair requirements and evaluate the loss efficiently and accurately.

  5. Are you a public adjuster?
    No. ReconSmart is not a public adjuster. We support scope development by providing detailed documentation, industry standards including IICRC and applicable building codes, and clear repair logic to support accurate carrier evaluation.

  6. Can ReconSmart work within our existing systems and workflows?
    Yes. We regularly work within contractor ecosystems as long as existing tools and workflows allow us to maintain the documentation quality, consistency, and process discipline our estimating standards require.

  7. What happens if the carrier’s estimate is significantly lower than expected?
    We perform a detailed line by line review, identify scope gaps or omissions, and help structure a clear, professional response that highlights missing or understated items without creating unnecessary friction.

  8. Will working with ReconSmart slow down approvals or production?
    No. By strengthening pre production readiness and claim clarity, approvals typically move cleaner and faster, reducing the burden on project managers during active production.

  9. How does ReconSmart support contractors beyond estimating?
    Beyond estimating, we provide consulting support focused on SOP ownership, role clarity, workflow alignment, and operational consistency to help restoration businesses scale with control.

  10. What results should contractors expect from working with ReconSmart?
    Contractors typically see improved estimate accuracy, fewer scope disputes, cleaner approvals, reduced internal friction, and stronger alignment between estimating, claims, and production.

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