Shield Consulting LLC
Property-loss services grounded in practical construction experience.
Shield Consulting LLC provides construction-based inspections, repair-scope development, Xactimate estimating, and estimate review support for residential and commercial property-loss assignments in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding Florida markets.
Services
Inspection, scope development, estimating, and review.
Each assignment is personally handled from the property inspection through development of the repair scope and completion of the Xactimate estimate.
Residential Property-Loss Inspections
On-site inspection of residential property damage to document the observed conditions relevant to the required repair work and estimate.
Commercial Property-Loss Inspections
Construction-based inspection and scope review for commercial property damage requiring a detailed understanding of repair methods and project requirements.
Repair-Scope Development
Development of a detailed repair scope based on the documented property conditions, required construction work, and the methods necessary to complete the repairs.
Xactimate Estimate Preparation
Preparation of residential and commercial property-loss estimates in Xactimate format using the developed repair scope and supportable pricing.
Estimate and Scope Comparison
Review of material differences between competing estimates, including differences in repair scope, pricing, repair methods, quantities, and code-related work. The review is supported by an on-site inspection and construction-based analysis of the required repairs.
What Is Evaluated
A repair scope should reflect the property, not assumptions.
The review begins with the documented site conditions and the construction work required to complete the repair.
Documented Property Conditions
The scope is developed from the conditions observed and documented during the property inspection.
Required Repair Work
The estimate identifies the work necessary to perform the repair based on practical construction requirements.
Repair Methods and Sequencing
Repair methods are reviewed with consideration for how the work is actually accessed, removed, installed, and completed.
Standard Repair and Code-Related Work
The estimate distinguishes standard repair items from work identified as necessary for applicable code compliance.
Xactimate Scope and Pricing
The completed scope is translated into a detailed Xactimate estimate using supportable line items and pricing.
Assignment Process
One consultant from initial contact through estimate completion.
Shield Consulting maintains direct communication and personal responsibility throughout the assignment.
Assignment Review
The assignment, property location, requested scope, and available claim information are reviewed.
Property Inspection
The residential or commercial property is personally inspected to document the relevant conditions.
Scope Development
The repair scope is developed using the documented conditions and practical construction requirements.
Estimate Preparation
The completed repair scope is prepared in Xactimate format and provided according to the assignment requirements.
Direct Accountability
The person inspecting the property also prepares the estimate.
Shield Consulting is structured so clients communicate directly with the consultant responsible for the assignment.
Personal inspection
The property inspection is performed directly by the consultant preparing the scope.
Consistent scope development
Observed conditions are carried directly into the repair scope and estimate.
One primary contact
The client communicates with the same consultant throughout the assignment.
Need construction-based review on a property-loss assignment?
Contact Shield Consulting LLC to request assignment review, confirm the property type, discuss deliverables, and check current availability.