Houston Xactimate Estimates, Documented On Site.
For restoration contractors, general contractors and homeowners after a loss. I walk your Houston-area property, document it with Matterport and write an itemized Xactimate scope of repair.
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ONE PROJECT. TWO WAYS TO SEE THE WORK.
- See the conditions. Explore the water-damage walkthrough.
- Read the repair scope. Open the matching itemized Xactimate estimate.
- Compare the records. Follow the room names and sketch alongside the tour.
Sample estimate: property address redacted. Browse all written samples.
and documentationAn itemized scope and its supporting record.
Your property. Your contractor.
A documented scope.
Need repairs after a loss? Call Benny first at 346-680-8880. I serve the contractors below as their dedicated estimator and can help you find the right fit for your project. Our estimating fee is explained on our pricing page, and we’ll go over it before I come out, so there are no surprises.
Share the location and damage so we can discuss contractor fit and availability.
Call Benny to talk through your project, location and which contractor fits.
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Built on Jobsite Experience.
I'm Benny Mancillas. Before Chairman Estimating, I spent 10 years as a contractor in Houston, repairing and remodeling damaged homes on insurance-related projects. That hands-on experience informs how I write Xactimate estimates—from the visible damage to the work behind the finishes.
I have written Xactimate estimates since 2020. With Chairman Estimating, you work directly with me, from the on-site walkthrough to the completed scope.
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I document the damage and price the repair work. I’m an independent estimator, not a public adjuster, and I don’t negotiate insurance claims.
I drive to the property.
Send the property address to confirm service availability before scheduling. Any travel fee is explained on the pricing page. Visits take place at your property, not an office.
Repair scopes for property losses.
Water, fire, storm and other property losses. Explore the work documented in each scope. Every project includes an on-site walkthrough.
Wind and hail. Slope, waste, flashing, decking and code items written in.
02 Water DamageCategory and class called, drying logged, rebuild priced in sequence.
03 Mold Damage EstimatesContainment, removal and clearance as separate defensible items.
04 Fire & SmokeStructure, cleaning, sealing and odor — and what has to come out.
05 Storm & ExteriorSiding, fencing, gutters, windows, detached structures.
06 FloodRising-water losses scoped to the flood line and below it.
07 Freeze & Burst PipeSupply-line failures, slab leaks and the ceilings they take down.
08 HurricaneWind and water on the same file, kept separate where coverage demands it.
09 Interior RebuildDetach and reset, protection, work behind finishes, sequencing.
10 Commercial PropertyMulti-unit, retail and office losses with tenant and code complexity.
Outside Houston? I also write Xactimate estimates remotely from your plans, photos, video or Matterport scan. Remote estimating.
What the walkthrough captures.
A closer look at the room conditions recorded on site.
What you receive.
An editable ESX file and readable PDF with itemized repair work.
The room layout and measurements used to build the scope.
Labeled photos and notes from the on-site walkthrough.
A captured view of property conditions and context.
Send the address and a brief description. We will discuss availability and the scope before scheduling.
Matterport walkthrough, labeled photos and room-by-room notes, taken in person.
Line items written in sequence, with the work behind the finishes included.
Review the completed estimate and supporting records with your project team.
Xactimate estimating and field documentation.
Every project is different. Fees, travel and payment details are explained on one page.
One on-site walkthrough, Matterport capture, an itemized Xactimate estimate in ESX and PDF, a sketch and supporting documentation for standard Houston-area projects. Matterport is included in every file; opting out does not reduce the fee.
Travel, additional visits and specialty work
Before scheduling, we will review the project, timing and any separately quoted work. Revision terms are on the pricing page. Matterport access duration is confirmed in your project agreement.
Why that works in your favor
- A neutral estimate gets taken seriously. I’m not on either side of the claim. I document the damage and price the repairs in Xactimate, the same software most carriers use, so the adjuster is looking at a line-by-line scope instead of an argument.
- No cut of your claim. My fee is for the estimate, not a percentage of what the insurance pays. I have no reason to inflate anything.
- You stay in control. You or your contractor decide how to use the estimate and who talks to the carrier. I don’t take over your claim.
- Contractors and public adjusters can bring me in. I write the scope and they handle their part. I’m not competing with them for the job or the client.
- I stay within Texas law. In Texas, only a licensed public adjuster or attorney can negotiate a claim. Working within that protects you and your claim.
What I can do for you
- Walk the property. I document every room, the moisture readings, measurements and photos, so nothing gets missed.
- Write a full Xactimate estimate. You get a line-by-line repair scope in the same software most insurance carriers use.
- Compare it to the carrier’s estimate. I show which items, quantities or rooms are missing or underpriced, so you can see the gaps clearly.
- Back up every line. Photos, measurements and notes support the scope, which gives you or your contractor something solid to send to the adjuster.
- Write supplements. When hidden damage turns up after work starts, I document and price the added scope.
- Help contractors and public adjusters. I write the estimate so they can focus on the job and the claim.
- Estimate remotely. For jobs outside Houston, I can work from photos, video, plans, Matterport scans and the carrier’s estimate.
- Make revisions. If the scope changes, I update the estimate.
What I can do with the adjuster
- Meet them on site. If the client or contractor asks, I can attend the inspection and point out the damage, measurements and moisture readings.
- Explain my estimate. I can walk the adjuster through the line items, quantities and pricing, and answer questions about how I scoped the repair.
- Send documentation. Photos, sketches, moisture logs and the full Xactimate file can go to them so they have what they need to review it.
- Clarify technical repair details. For example, why drywall has to come out to a certain height, why matching materials matter, or what code requires for the repair.
- Revise or supplement. If they find something new or ask for changes, I update the scope and pricing.
- Speak Xactimate. Their reviewer can read my estimate line by line in the same format they use.
What I leave to the client, contractor or public adjuster
- Negotiating the settlement amount
- Arguing what the policy covers
- Representing the homeowner on the claim
A few practical questions.
How soon will I receive my estimate?
Most estimates are completed within 3 business days after the on-site inspection, signed agreement and any deposit. Properties with extensive damage may require additional time. The completed estimate is released once any remaining balance has been paid.
How does pricing work?
The estimating fee, any deposit, any travel fee and when payment is due are all explained on the pricing page.
What if I need revisions or longer access to the tour?
Revision terms are explained on the pricing page. Our own errors, including incorrect quantities, are always corrected free. The duration of Matterport access is confirmed in your project agreement. Discuss additional visits, expanded scope or longer hosting with Benny before work begins.
Can you help me find a contractor?
Yes. Tell Benny the property location and the repair work you need. You hire the contractor separately. Our estimating fee is explained on our pricing page, and we’ll go over it before I come out, so there are no surprises.
Estimados en Xactimate, escritos aquí en Houston.
Soy Benny Mancillas. Fui contratista general en Houston por diez años y escribo estimados en Xactimate desde el 2020. Escribo el alcance de trabajo (scope) línea por línea, con fotos y escaneo Matterport, para reclamos de seguro: agua, techo, fuego, moho, tormenta, inundación y reconstrucción.
Todos los proyectos requieren una visita en persona en el área de Houston. Recorro y documento la propiedad antes de preparar el estimado. Para trabajos fuera de mi área, puedo hacer el estimado a distancia con planos, fotos, video o un escaneo Matterport. Los precios, el viaje y los pagos se explican en la página de precios. La mayoría de las estimaciones se completan dentro de 3 días hábiles después de la inspección en la propiedad, la firma del acuerdo y cualquier depósito. Las propiedades con daños extensos pueden requerir tiempo adicional. Matterport está incluido en cada expediente; decidir no utilizarlo no reduce la tarifa. El saldo restante se paga cuando la estimación esté terminada, y la estimación se entrega después de pagar ese saldo.
No soy ajustador público ni ajustador de seguros, y no negocio reclamos. Yo escribo y documento el alcance. Trabajo con contratistas, compañías de restauración y dueños de casa.
Estimador de construcción y seguros en Houston · Estimado para el reclamo de seguro de su casa · Estimado de daños por agua · Ver precios
Llámeme para consultar su proyecto y coordinar una visita. Hablo español.
346-680-8880 · benny@chairmanestimating.com
Tell Benny what you need.
Need an estimate, a contractor, or help deciding? Tell me about the property. I will call you to discuss the next step.
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central
Estimate requests are accepted 24/7 online. Walkthroughs are scheduled Monday–Friday.
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