Get The Full Scope

Contractors… we need to have an uncomfortable conversation.

The race to the bottom is becoming a bigger problem than the storms.

Lowball estimates aren’t just hurting profit margins anymore — they’re changing expectations. When scopes are intentionally stripped down to beat the next guy, it starts impacting perceived "industry standard pricing" across platforms like Xactimate, Verisk, and the data that carriers and others rely on.

We’re seeing estimates with things conveniently disappearing:

❌ Missing drip edge
❌ Reusing rusted or damaged flashings
❌ Leaving off required accessories
❌ Ignoring code upgrades
❌ Underestimating labor and material quantities
❌ “We’ll figure it out later” scopes

Then the contractor who actually writes for complete, code-compliant work gets told:

"The other estimate came in way lower."
"That seems expensive."
"Another contractor said none of that was needed."

Here's the problem: roofs aren’t cheaper to build correctly. Siding systems didn’t suddenly stop needing proper accessories. Flashings don’t magically become reusable because someone wants to win a bid.

And when enough contractors normalize incomplete scopes, it starts affecting everyone — homeowners, claim expectations, pricing trends, and the contractors trying to do things the right way.

Winning jobs by removing necessary line items isn’t efficiency. It’s creating a long-term industry problem.

A lower price doesn't automatically equal a better contractor. Sometimes it just means somebody left things off.

Curious what everyone else is seeing out there:

Are you noticing more stripped-down scopes and "price first, details later" estimates lately?

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This industry can get LOUD.

Private equity races. Lawsuits. Regulation changes. Process changes. Industry drama. Everybody chasing the next shiny thing, arguing online, or worrying about who's buying who and who's beating who.

Meanwhile... homeowners still need honest people. Contractors still need trusted partners. Relationships still matter.

The best thing I've learned over the years? Ignore the noise. Keep your eyes on your lane.

Build trust. Build rapport. Answer your phone. Keep your word. Treat homeowners right. Treat industry partners right. Be the person people remember for the right reasons.

Do good work. Be a good human. Help people.

The money eventually catches up.

Always has. 👊

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5 Things Almost Every Roof Estimate Misses

Most roof estimates look complete at first glance—but once the project starts, that’s when the gaps show up.

Over time, we’ve seen the same items get missed again and again:

1. Starter & Ridge Materials
These are critical to proper installation and wind resistance, but are often overlooked or under-scoped.

2. Ventilation Adjustments
Roof systems need proper airflow. Missing or incorrect ventilation can lead to long-term issues that go beyond just the roof surface.

3. Ice & Water Barrier Requirements
Especially in colder climates, proper placement and coverage are essential, not optional.

4. Flashing Details
Transitions, penetrations, and tie-ins require proper flashing. Missing these can lead to leaks and callbacks.

5. Detach & Reset Items
Gutters, guards, accessories—these all need to be accounted for when completing the work properly.

These aren’t upgrades or extras, they’re part of completing the job the right way.

The issue usually isn’t the estimate itself… it’s what never made it into the scope.

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I recently went through a training put on by John Senac and Chris Zimmerman on building a true front-end evidence package… and I’ll be honest with you… this is the kind of stuff that separates average contractors from the ones who actually get paid correctly…& the contractors who truly care about their customers.

What they’re teaching isn’t theory. It is PROCESS!!

So we put it to work immediately on a recent file:
• Full photo evidence report. It was organized and intentional
• Clean, detailed scope of work summary
• Fully built Xactimate estimate, justified line by line- referencing all of the appropriate building code, and manufacture installation requirements.

Submitted everything up front. No gaps. No guessing.

Result?
State Farm reviewed it and paid the claim to the dollar — including O&P right out of the gate.!!!

No supplement battle. No chasing. Just… done. ❤️❤️❤️

Big shoutout to John and Chris for putting together a training that actually moves the needle in the real world field application…not just something that sounds good in a room.

This is exactly the kind of approach that I’m building into what we do at Get The Full Scope, helping contractors tighten up their files, control the narrative early, and stop leaving money on the table.

If you’re not investing in how your files are built and presented… you’re probably paying for it somewhere.

We’re offering Evidence Packages to contractors and are currently running a BOGO through May 15th! Use code: SPRINGSAVINGS. This includes: and edited photo report that walks the field Adjustor through the property and outlines the damages that you, the contractor have found. It also includes a scope summary, and Xactimate estimate, referencing relevant building code and manufacturer installation guidelines as needed.



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Get The Full Scope is looking for experienced Xactimate &/or Symbility writers/estimators.

✔️ 1099 opportunity
✔️ Must be licensed in one or both platforms
✔️ Must have your own PC/equipment
✔️ Remote, flexible workload

We’re looking for people who can write clean, accurate, well-documented estimates — not guesswork.

📩 DM me or email [email protected], if interested.

Been a little MIA on here lately—been buried helping contractors and homeowners deal with the aftermath of these Minnesota storms.

Quick reminder… damage is one thing. Getting paid correctly for it is a whole different story.

That’s where we come in.

If your scope feels off, things are getting missed, or the carrier is dragging things out—we make sure it’s written right, backed properly, and paid the way it should be.

Less stress for you, and peace of mind for your homeowners.

If you’ve got files sitting… let’s clean them up. 💪

🌩️ Storm season is rolling into Minnesota… and you already know what comes next 😏
Denied.
Underpaid.
“Not enough damage.”
“Spot repair approved.”
…and everyone’s favorite—radio silence.
Meanwhile you’re sitting there like: “Cool… so how am I supposed to build this?” 😂🤣

Don’t let bad scopes and slow carriers choke out your pipeline this season.

📂 Clean files = 💰 Full checks = 🚀 Faster builds

Storms are coming. Are your files ready? Contact me today!

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