Services

Claim analysis services for property damage disputes.

Storm Analysis supports attorneys, public adjusters, appraisers, umpires, carriers, and property owners with structured estimate review, scope analysis, and report preparation.

Comparative Estimate Review

A structured side-by-side comparison of two or more property damage estimates.

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What we review

  • Line-item scope
  • Quantities and measurements
  • Unit pricing
  • Labor and material assumptions
  • Overhead and profit treatment

Common issues found

  • Missing items
  • Pricing variances
  • Scope mismatches
  • Unsupported charges

Best use cases

  • Disputed claims with competing estimates from carrier, adjuster, or contractor.

Xactimate Estimate Review

Targeted review of estimates produced in Xactimate, focused on the integrity of the line items.

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What we review

  • Selectors and modifiers
  • Quantity logic
  • Macro-based assumptions
  • Pricing list applied
  • Sketch / area calculations

Common issues found

  • Duplicated charges
  • Quantity errors
  • Macro overrides
  • Unsupported notes

Best use cases

  • Files where Xactimate is the controlling estimating platform.

Scope of Work Analysis

Review of whether the proposed repair scope is complete, reasonable, and consistent with the documented damage.

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What we review

  • Photo documentation
  • Inspection reports
  • Repair narratives
  • Scope alignment with cause-of-loss

Common issues found

  • Incomplete repair assumptions
  • Scope gaps versus documented damage
  • Repair method conflicts

Best use cases

  • Disputes that hinge on what is actually being repaired, not just price.

Appraisal Support

Organized analysis prepared for the appraisal process.

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What we review

  • Competing appraiser estimates
  • Disputed scope items
  • Documentation packages

Common issues found

  • Unclear scope of disagreement
  • Missing supporting documentation

Best use cases

  • Active appraisal proceedings requiring structured analysis.

Umpire Support

Concise, neutral summaries that help an umpire evaluate disputed estimate items.

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What we review

  • Each side's position
  • Line-item differences
  • Documentation behind each item

Common issues found

  • Disorganized files
  • Inconsistent line-item descriptions

Best use cases

  • Umpires needing a clean, organized view of the dispute.

Arbitration & Mediation Support

Professional reports that clarify estimate disputes prior to negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or settlement review.

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What we review

  • Estimate comparisons
  • Scope summaries
  • Discrepancy narratives

Common issues found

  • Ambiguous dispute scope
  • Lack of organized exhibits

Best use cases

  • Pre-mediation or pre-arbitration preparation.

Attorney Claim-Support Reports

Support for legal teams handling property damage matters.

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What we review

  • Full claim file
  • Competing estimates
  • Photo and report documentation

Common issues found

  • Voluminous unorganized records
  • Inconsistent estimate methodology

Best use cases

  • Litigation, pre-suit, or settlement preparation requiring expert-style file review.