Residential Estimating
Designed for the field adjuster, desk examiner and restoration contractor handling all levels of dwelling damage estimating.

Course information
Price
$2,995.00
Duration
2 weeks
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May 9 - 20, 2022
June 13 - 24, 2022
July 18 – 29, 2022
August 15 - 26, 2022 (Week 2 offers live option)
September 19 - 30, 2022
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This two week course is part 2 of the 3 week Property Adjusting course. The best value is to enroll in the full 3 week course.
*New
Vale is now offering select courses with a live/hybrid option.
We offer the the Residential Estimating course with a live/hybrid option once per quarter. The next hybrid course will be offered August 15 – 26, 2022.
The format allows for the initial portion to be virtual with the final week to be classroom-based. The live classroom sessions will be hybrid. We will broadcast all live sessions to participants following our current virtual delivery protocols. This reflects interest in travel cost savings, learner scheduling challenges and the efficiency of having some production time retained by the virtual attendees.
*New
Labs
For students traveling to our facility, we will offer 1 hour of instructor mentoring at the close of each classroom day. This daily post class session will be focused on a unique claim and will allow for one-on-one time with our instructor along with a graded assignment. Additionally, these students will be provided access to Vale’s Learning Sparks Library – a collection of online assessments with feedback available as part of the Labs experience at the close of the class to reinforce learning for 90 days following the completion of the course. The library includes hundreds of assets. It will be made available to classroom learners. The cost for the lab session and Learning Sparks Library will be $499 per student.
Designed for: Designed for the field adjuster, desk examiner, public adjuster and restoration contractor handling all levels of dwelling damage estimating.
Key Learning Objective: This two-week class teaches students how to scope and prepare thorough and accurate estimates on residential dwelling damage using their choice of leading automated estimating systems. All phases of residential construction are introduced including framing, windows and doors, interior and exterior finishes, roofing and mechanical systems. Class discussion includes material identification, nomenclature, measurement, damages, repair versus replacement, and unit cost analyses. Hands-on scoping and estimating exercises are incorporated into the instruction.
The emphasis is on learning to prepare complete, detailed and accurate estimates on damaged dwellings. After successfully completing this course, the student will have the skills and knowledge to prepare a complete and accurate electronic estimate for minor to moderate interior and exterior residential dwelling damage.
Prerequisites:
Attendees must be capable of operating Windows-based programs. Sponsors will need to indicate estimating program selection at the time of Registration.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Definitions, Estimating, Scoping
Diagramming, Trades, Tools
Rough Carpentry
Floors, Walls, Roofs
Interior
Plaster, Drywall, Ceilings, Paneling
Millwork
Trim, Cabinets, Countertops, Stairs
Doors, Windows, Glass
Types and Materials
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Decorating
Paint, Wallpaper
Restoration, Deodorizing
Exterior
Siding, Trim, Soffits
Gutters, Fences
Roofing
Roof Styles, Materials
Measurements
Masonry
Concrete, Block, Brick
Chimneys, Stucco
HVAC
Types, Insulation, Ductwork
Plumbing
Rough and Finish
Water Heaters
Supply, Containment, Drain
Electrical
Service, Fixtures
Damages
Estimating exercises that cover damages resulting from fire, water, wind, hail, hurricanes, collision and ensuing losses.
This course uses the latest versions of:
PowerClaim
Simsol
Symbility
Xactimate
