Property insurance appraisal
Independent appraisal grounded in the building and the evidence.
Appraisal services for disputed property-loss scopes and amounts under an applicable policy appraisal provision.
Service overview
Construction-grounded analysis for complicated property matters.
The appraisal process requires more than comparing estimate totals. The physical property, damaged materials, repair sequence, quantities, pricing, code considerations, manufacturer requirements, and available documentation must be evaluated together to develop a supportable scope and valuation.
When this service may be appropriate
- Disagreement concerning the amount of a covered property loss
- Competing estimates with materially different scopes or quantities
- Complex residential, commercial, or agricultural building systems
- Repairability, matching, access, sequencing, or code-related valuation issues
An engagement may include
- Property inspection and condition documentation
- Estimate, measurement, photograph, and report review
- Scope, quantity, pricing, and repair-method analysis
- Code and manufacturer-requirement research when relevant
- Appraisal communication, comparison, and valuation support
Helpful information to provide
- Insurance policy and appraisal correspondence
- Carrier and contractor estimates
- Photographs, measurements, and inspection reports
- Invoices, proposals, product information, and prior repair records
- Relevant deadlines and contact information for the other appraiser
Discuss the assignment
Start with the property, the evidence, and the issue that needs to be resolved.
Provide a brief description of the property and matter. Friend Building Consultants will review the basic circumstances, confirm availability, and determine whether the requested service is an appropriate fit.
Request a consultationServices are technical and construction-focused. Friend Building Consultants does not provide legal advice or make insurance coverage determinations.