The free kit includes a 4-page Jumpstart to best estimating practices, a glossary of terms, and a estimating checklist you can utilize before submitting any estimate to ensure you aren’t missing important items.

Yes — all macros come in .ESX format and are fully editable within Xactimate. You can adjust them to match your estimating style, carrier preferences, or company standards.

The tools are built for common restoration scopes starting with repairs. If you write Xactimate estimates for insurance claims, these will apply directly to what you do. Just look at the label and descriptions of what the macro packs are for to ensure you are getting what you need.

Default macros are generic and often outdated. These are tested on real claims, built around carrier expectations, and include F9 notes based on industry standards.

Each download includes step-by-step instructions for importing the macros into your Xactimate desktop or online version. You’ll be up and running in just a few clicks.

This book will be found most helpful to new or intermediate repairs estimators. Whether you are a contractor who has never used Xactimate and are wanting an introduction to how to estimate for insurance, or a mitigation estimator who has been tasked with learning repairs, or even someone who has been estimating repairs but feels they are missing things and don’t have anyone around them with formal training.