Estimating & Workflow
Scope of work
The detailed list of repairs and materials needed to restore the property, written either by the insurer's estimator or as the contractor's proposal. A thin scope of work means supplements later, which slows payment. Missing items are the most common source of dispute.
Full guide: 93 missing line items carrier scopes omit regional codes
Common questions
What does "Scope of work" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The detailed list of repairs and materials needed to restore the property, written either by the insurer's estimator or as the contractor's proposal. A thin scope of work means supplements later, which slows payment. Missing items are the most common source of dispute.
Where does "Scope of work" 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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