Direct Estimating

Estimates that get you paid.

Send me the file and I’ll write it — complete, accurate, and built the way carriers expect to see it. Or browse the directory and hire a vetted estimator yourself. Restoration, roofing, mitigation, and construction.

Trades covered
  • Restoration & rebuildXactimate
  • Water mitigationIICRC
  • Roofing & exteriorAerial
  • Construction takeoffPrecon
  • Commercial / large lossXactimate
Joshua Guest, founder of Direct Estimating
Who’s reviewing your estimates

2,500+ claims reviewed — from both sides of the estimate.

I’m Joshua — with 2,500+ claims reviewed as an independent insurance adjuster, I understand how claims get looked at on the carrier side. I also write and review estimates with restoration contractors, so I know what you need on your end too: full scope captured, nothing left on the table, nothing that invites a kickback.

That means every estimate that leaves this desk is built the way carriers expect to see it — complete scope, proper documentation, accurate line items.

The result is fewer disputes, faster approvals, and less back-and-forth. When an estimate is written right the first time, everyone’s job gets easier.

Every estimator in our directory goes through the same standard — redacted work samples reviewed before they ever appear on the platform.

Seeing both sides isn’t just background — it’s the quality control.

— Joshua Guest, founder
Two ways to get it done

Pick the path that fits how you work

Option A · Do it yourself

Hire an estimator directly

Browse the directory, compare rates and turnaround, and connect with the estimator you want. You manage the relationship.

  • Set your own budget
  • Work directly with your pick
  • Pay only when you request an intro
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Most picked
Option B · Done for you

Have me write the estimate

Send me the file and I handle production, quality control, and delivery. One point of contact — no vetting, no managing anyone.

  • Full estimate written and reviewed
  • Supplement recovery — no recovery, no fee
  • Nothing for you to manage
See done-for-you
8+
Trades covered
24–48h
Typical turnaround
100%
Human-written & checked
Estimators work in
XactimatePlanSwift BluebeamMatterportEagleViewHover

The directory

Preview listings

Every listing is a real person you can hire. Rates are set by the estimator. Reviews come from contractors who actually used them.

Done for you · Direct Estimating

Don’t want to hire anyone? I’ll write it.

Send me the file and I take it from there — production, quality control, and delivery under one roof. Every estimate is reviewed for completeness and accuracy before it ships. You get a finished estimate without managing a single freelancer.

  • 01 One point of contact, start to finish
  • 02 Every estimate QC’d before it ships
  • 03 A real firm accountable for the work
Not sure what you need yet?
Send me the file — I’ll take a quick look, tell you what I’m seeing, and give you a straight quote before anything starts. No commitment.
Send me the file
What we write
Supplement recovery we only get paid if you doWe comb the carrier's estimate for missed scope, write the supplement, you submit it. No recovery, no fee — and the fee is due when the carrier approves, not when the check finally shows up. Handled by our in-house desk — not directory estimators.
Full Xactimate estimate from $110Structure & finish line items, ESX + PDF
Interior estimate from $175Priced by line-item count
Roof / sketch ESX from $25Roof, wall, floor plan & Matterport to ESX
Estimate review / QC $65A second set of eyes before you submit
Roof & siding estimate from $110Roof $110 · roof + siding $150, pay online
See full pricing & pay online →  ·  Commercial & large loss quoted individually.
How it works

Send me the file. I’ll take it from there.

1

Upload your estimate or project docs

PDF, ESX, photos, measurements — whatever you have. Use the form below. Takes 30 seconds.

2

I review it and get back to you

I’ll take a look, let you know what I’m seeing, and give you a quote if you need estimate writing, a supplement, or a full detailed review. Typically within 24 hours.

3

You decide how to move forward

No pressure. You’ll know exactly what the scope looks like and what it costs before committing to anything.

Send me your file
No commitment

Not sure what you need yet? Just send the file.

Upload your carrier estimate, project photos, or scope docs below. I’ll take a quick look, tell you what I’m seeing, and give you a straight answer on what it would take to get it right. No obligation, no runaround.

Send me your file
Work request

Send me the file

Upload your estimate, photos, or project docs here. Whether you need a full estimate, a supplement, a QC review, or just want a second set of eyes — this is where it starts.

To hire a directory estimator directly, open their profile above and hit “Show contact info.”

PDF, ESX, photos, Word, Excel, or ZIP. Multiple files OK.

No charge to send this. I’ll review what you upload, get back to you with what I’m seeing, and quote the work before anything starts.

Pulled up your pick below — just add your details.