
Independent Estimate & Policy Review for Homeowners
Find out what your claim is actually worth — without signing over a percentage of it.
Most homeowners don’t need a public adjuster to take 10% or 15% of their entire settlement just to handle a straightforward claim. You just need to know if the insurance company’s offer is fair—and if it isn’t, exactly what documentation is required to fix it.
Cleveland Claims provides professional, Xactimate®-based estimates and objective policy reviews for a flat fee. You keep 100% of your settlement. We give you the tools to prove your case.
Independent Estimate & Policy Review
Full Public Adjuster Representation
Best for: Homeowners who want to handle their own claim but need an expert figure and policy guidance.
Best for: Complex, high-value, or denied claims where the owner wants an expert to handle every single detail.
Cost: Flat rate fee (starts at $299). You keep 100% of your insurance settlement.
Cost: Percentage based (usually 10%). Paid only when you get paid.
Includes: Line-item Xactimate estimate, policy limit review, and professional advice for your negotiation.
Includes: Full inspection, estimate, negotiation with insurance, mediation, and managing all carrier communication.
Timeline: Estimates delivered within 2-5 business days.
Timeline: Complete claim cycle from inspection to payment (weeks to months).
Is This the Right Service for Your Claim?
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Contractors, stop leaving money on the table.
You shouldn't have to be a claim negotiator just to get paid for the work you do. We write the estimates and handle the documentation so you can focus on building. We help your clients get the full value of their claim, which means you have the budget to do the job right.
Step One: The Claim & Policy Review
We review your insurance policy and the insurance company’s estimate. We compare the insurance company’s estimate clearly to the scope of what actually happened. We identify what is missing, what is undervalued, and what the true potential of your claim is. If they aren’t even acknowledging the damage, we tell you how to proceed.
Step Two: The Independent Estimate
We write a complete, line-item, professional Xactimate estimate for your specific loss. This isn’t a guess; it’s a professional construction estimate using the exact same software and price-lists the insurance companies use. You send this to the adjuster as your demand for payment. It forced the conversation from "here is what we want to pay" to "here is what it actually costs to fix this."
We don’t just provide a number. We provide a complete documentation package designed to overcome carrier denials and undervaluations. Every Independent Estimate includes:
Line-Item Estimates
Detailed Xactimate estimating using local, real-time material and labor pricing.
Code & Compliance Research
Identification of local building codes that the carrier is legally required to pay to meet.
Manufacturer Specifications
Documentation of specific manufacturer requirements for the install to be warrantable.
ESX File Exchange
Direct digital file transfer for adjusters to easily import into their own systems.
Pricing
We offer clear, flat-rate pricing for all homeowner services. You keep every dollar of your claim payment; we just charge for the expert documentation and time required to secure it.
Step One: Claim Review
$299 - 999
A deep dive into your policy and existing estimates. We tell you what to do next.
Step Two: Independent Estimate
$499 - 1,999
Xactimate estimate, a proof of loss. photo evaluation, Policy review report, and Reconciliation Report with everything you need to settle your own claim!
Best Value: Estimate + Review Packages
$699 - 2,999
Total Package. We inspect your loss, create policy/claim review plus the complete Independent Estimate, and email templates to send your adjuster that are proven to work!
On-Site: Adjuster Meeting at Loss
$449 *Plus Multiplier
We meet the carrier adjuster at your home to identify and document every missing item on site.
Add-Ons
From $100
Digital ESX Files ($100), Documentation Refinement ($150), and Additional Structures (Varies).
Which Should I Buy? Most homeowners starting a claim should choose the $649 Total Package. This provides exactly what you need to challenge an adjuster and get a fair payment from the start. If you already have an estimate and just want to know if it’s fair, start with the $249 Claim Review.
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