About Us
Estimating and Supplementing Solutions
We specialize in preparing estimates and supplements for a diverse range of losses and trade work
Primary Services
- Estimating
- Supplementing
- Invoicing
- Insurance support
- Busy season assistance
- CAT team support
Lighthouse Estimates is dedicated and committed to managing all your estimating and insurance services. From preparing estimates, supplements and invoices to providing comprehensive support throughout the entire insurance claim process, we ensure full coverage of all your estimating and supplementing requirements.
Our team utilizes Xactimate software and stays up to date with local and state building codes, ordinances, and regulations to ensure accuracy and compliance in every project’s estimate. We ensure that every insurance project receives the full compensation it’s entitled to by thoroughly reviewing each estimate for accuracy and supplementing any omitted and/or overlooked work. We manage all communication with insurance throughout the project, promptly updating your files with any new documents or correspondence.
We are a diverse team with a wide range of expertise across various industries, united with a shared mission to create Lighthouse Estimates. With over 10 years of experience, our team has estimated and supplemented thousands of losses across a range of trades. We’ve been a trusted part of CAT teams during hurricanes and floods, bringing invaluable experience. Our services are supported not only by the latest software and knowledge of estimating, codes, ordinances, and regulations, but also by extensive hands-on, onsite experience.
Losses We Estimate and Supplement
- Water
- Ice
- Sewage
- Fire
- Smoke
- Mold
- Hail
- Wind
- Storm (Tornado, Hurricane)
- Vandalism
- Miscellaneous Property Damage
Trade Work We Estimate and Supplement
- Water Restoration
- Fire/Smoke Restoration
- Mold Mitigation
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Flooring
- Painting
- Roofing
- Siding
- Fascia, Soffit & Gutters
- Fencing
Busy Season Assistance
We’re here to support you during your busy season and periods of high volume. Whether you need assistance to boost production or additional resources to complement your existing team, we’re ready to help you navigate through peak times with ease. Our estimators bring a variety of diverse industry experience to the table. We provide support for your team until operations reach a manageable, comfortable point – then, we’ll part ways until the next busy season.
CAT Team Support
We provide estimating and insurance support for CAT teams, helping you stay competitive and efficient in the fast-paced environment of disaster response. Our services enable you to move quickly, allowing you to secure more leads while maintaining focus on the job at hand.
Our team has extensive experience inspecting, estimating, and assisting with tornado losses across the Midwest, including Illinois (our home state), Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri. We’ve also supported CAT teams during hurricanes in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, providing expert services in high-demand situations.
What to Expect in Your Estimate or Supplement
With each estimate or supplement we submit to insurance; the following is ensured:
- Detailed, accurate and complaint estimate in a PDF format
- Supplemental line items bolded for easier viewing
- Supplements that follow the same structure as the insurance summary
- Photos
- Any necessary reports, logs, invoices, and/or permit fees
- Code and ordinance documentation
- Certificate of completion (invoices)
- Less depreciation (invoices)
We also include your company logo, header and color scheme with invoices and the certificate of completion.
We’re Here for Whatever You Need
Whether you’re a growing startup, an established contractor, or somewhere in between, our estimating and supplementing services can provide significant value to your business. Whether you require assistance with a single estimate, a few estimates, support during a busy a season, or ongoing service for a specific period – we’re always here to help!