Want to learn how it's done? We have a class for that!
Learn how to write your own contents estimates/invoices in this live 4-hour 1:1 Zoom training with Barb. You will learn about the 3 main phases of pack outs; appropriate line items; the importance of F9 notes; learning when to use SF, CF and LF; avoiding double-dipping and other red flags; and so much more.
If you have a current job that requires a written Xactimate estimate or invoice, we will use it as the basis of the training. You will start to write your first estimate in this training.
Include your whole team!
Coordinate with Barb to schedule a good time for the training.
Step 1
Purchase the Estimate Package
See options for Pack Out Estimates, Textile Estimates or Estimate Reviews
OUR SERVICES
Estimating
Xactimate Estimate Writing, Reviews & Training
With over 30 years' experience, Barb Jackson, CR will write your pre-estimates and invoices in Xactimate from info you provide from your initial walk through; write the final invoice; and/or do a review when you get push back.
Or have Barb show you how to write with 1:1 online live Estimating Training!
Step 2
Complete & Submit New Claim Form
Be sure that this is completed and submitted IMMEDIATELY after you purchase your estimate. Also be sure to include all photo files.
Here's how it works:
Step 3
The magic begins!
We will create your estimate in Xactimate. Barb personally reviews and finalizes each estimate.
You will receive an ESX and PDF of the Final Draft. If any changes are needed, Barb will be happy to make those changes.
More about Barb
(a.k.a. "The Queen of Contents")
Barb Jackson is the president of Total Contentz with over 30 years of experience in Contents Restoration. She began her restoration service business in Pittsburgh, PA in the 1990s. When writing estimates for her projects, she was so confident in their accuracy that she treated them as not-to-exceed invoices—often collecting advances or even full payment at the start of a job.
She personally walked and assessed every job site; identified complexities; calculated labor and supplies; and determined the scope of work and submitted a pre-estimate.
With a deep understanding of her team’s capabilities, she accurately estimated labor hours and ensured that production stayed on schedule and within budget, protecting her profit margins.
Now, she helps others do the same by leveraging tools they already use—such as CompanyCam, Contents Track, Encircle, and 360° virtual video software like Matterport and DocuSketch. By utilizing these technologies, she can virtually "walk the job" and provide accurate estimates. The higher the quality of photos and videos provided, the better and faster estimates can be generated.
I took Barb’s Contents Estimating course with 2 of our Project Managers and we cannot believe how much money we were losing BEFORE taking this course. AFTER taking her course and learning from her the fundamental line items, we now properly scope and price our jobs. Our jobs are profitable, and we could not thank her enough!
Chris Conover
C&B Complete Cleaning & Restoration