Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs will help you understand who is involved in the loss appraisal process and how it works. Trust our team at AccuPro Estimates to navigate the complexities of your personal or business loss with integrity and precision, ensuring your property is restored to pre-loss condition.
Our clients include:
- Homeowners
- Property management companies
- Commercial property owners
- Insurance adjusters
Our team comprises experienced professionals with extensive knowledge in estimating and restoration who are certified through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We utilize cutting-edge technology and industry best practices to ensure accurate and detailed estimates. Our goal is to make sure you have adequate funds to restore your property to pre-loss condition.
Yes, we also offer appraisal and umpire services for anyone needing a dispute resolution.
To streamline the claim resolution process, the property owner and insurance company sometimes bring in a third party to resolve appraisal estimate differences. An impartial umpire — with no ties to either party — performs their own appraisal using expert opinions to arrive at a number. Their final number is indisputable.
When the parties involved hire separate appraisers and the estimates differ, they may need help to reach a consensus. Rather than continuing with fruitless negotiations, hiring an umpire may be the best way to resolve the issue. The parties may agree to allow the umpire to make a “binding” decision.
On every single claim that we get called out on, we’re going to do a Matterport scan to document all the existing conditions in a 3D virtual tour. Then we use a line-item sheet and start with the ceiling, go to the walls, then go to the floor to make sure every detail is documented to best scope the loss. We enter all into our database on site.
Insurance appraisers may work directly for the insurance company adjuster, for an independent adjuster or a public adjuster.
They are tasked with assessing the extent of the damage and calculating repairs or replacements to rebuild the property to pre-loss condition.
Our team undergoes rigorous training and stays updated on industry standards and regulations. We conduct thorough, on-site assessments and utilize advanced software and tools to ensure precise measurements and calculations. We also use opinions from experts to obtain real numbers, not estimates.
Absolutely. We have the expertise and resources to handle projects of any size or complexity, from small residential claims to large commercial losses.
We prioritize the confidentiality and security of client data. Our systems and protocols adhere to industry standards for data protection, ensuring that all information remains secure and private.
Securing an appraisal from an impartial professional allows both parties to pursue what is known as “Alternative Dispute Resolution.” One of the main reasons for hiring an appraiser instead of an attorney to provide an estimate is to avoid costly litigation.