Estimating & Workflow
Material order
The request a contractor places for the materials listed in an approved estimate, such as shingles, underlayment, and flashing. The order is based on the quantities in the estimate, and it is one of the steps that confirms the correct product, color, and grade are delivered to the job. An accurate estimate prevents the delay of a material order placed after the work has already started.
Common questions
What does "Material order" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The request a contractor places for the materials listed in an approved estimate, such as shingles, underlayment, and flashing. The order is based on the quantities in the estimate, and it is one of the steps that confirms the correct product, color, and grade are delivered to the job. An accurate estimate prevents the delay of a material order placed after the work has already started.
Where does "Material order" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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