Claims & Insurance
Salvage
Damaged property that still has usable value, which the carrier may deduct from the settlement because the policyholder keeps it. On larger losses, a carrier may ask you to set salvageable material aside for inspection. Document what is reusable and what is genuine waste.
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Common questions
What does "Salvage" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Damaged property that still has usable value, which the carrier may deduct from the settlement because the policyholder keeps it. On larger losses, a carrier may ask you to set salvageable material aside for inspection. Document what is reusable and what is genuine waste.
Where does "Salvage" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow, see the full guide for where it fits.
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