Estimating & Workflow
Scope agreement
A written document confirming exactly what work was authorized and at what price, separate from the insurance estimate. It protects both sides when the carrier's approved scope and the contractor's work order differ. Sign it before starting, not after.
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What does "Scope agreement" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A written document confirming exactly what work was authorized and at what price, separate from the insurance estimate. It protects both sides when the carrier's approved scope and the contractor's work order differ. Sign it before starting, not after.
Where does "Scope agreement" 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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