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INSIGHTS
Estimating & Supplementing Insights
Tips and industry news for roofing contractors.


Drip Edge, Ice Barrier and Decking: How to Get Code Upgrades Paid on Roof Claims
When the old roof didn't meet today's code, the new one still has to. Here's how to find the code that applies to a specific address, how ordinance or law coverage fits in, and how to document code items so carriers can't brush them off.
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The Three-Trade Rule Isn't the Rule: Getting O&P Paid on Roofing Claims
Overhead and profit is one of the most disputed parts of any storm claim. Here's what O&P actually covers, where the "three-trade" guideline comes from, and how to build a file that shows a general contractor is really needed.
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5 Line Items Roofers Miss on Storm Claims (and How to Supplement Them)
Most underpaid roof claims aren't lost on the big numbers. They're lost on the small lines nobody wrote down. Here are five that show up again and again, and how to document them so they get paid.
4 min read


Roof Damage Assessment: The Foundation of Every Claim and Supplement
The claim is won or lost on the roof, long before anyone opens an estimate. Here's what a complete damage assessment covers, how to photograph it, and how it pays off at the adjuster meeting, the claim and the supplement.
4 min read


The Checklist of a Professional Roofer
Do you carry proper insurance? Does your state require licensing? Do you belong to a roofing association? Here you will find these items...
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