Scope Example
Hail Damage Scope Example — Complete Xactimate Line Item Breakdown
A fully-scoped hail damage claim for a 2,800 SF two-story home with a 6/12 pitch roof, one affected siding elevation, and full gutter replacement. See every line item, quantity, and typical range.
Job overview
Home Size
2,800 SF
Roof Squares
28.5 SQ
Roof Pitch
6/12
Stories
2-story
* All prices are representative of national Xactimate averages. Actual pricing varies by market and pricing period.
Roofing scope (RFG)
| Code | Description | Total |
|---|---|---|
| RFG 180 | Remove roofing — comp shingles (1 layer) | $1,938 |
| RFG 188 | Haul debris | $912 |
| RFG 356 | Synthetic underlayment | $684 |
| RFG 358 | Ice & water shield | $302 |
| RFG 240 | Arch comp shingles — 30yr | $6,983 |
| RFG 226 | Starter shingles | $546 |
| RFG 252 | Ridge cap | $360 |
| RFG 270 | Drip edge — aluminum | $361 |
| RFG 281 | Step flashing | $156 |
| RFG 290 | Pipe boots (4 total) | $208 |
| RFG 310 | Ridge vent | $230 |
| Roofing Subtotal | $12,680 | |
Siding scope (SID) — south elevation
| Code | Description | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SID 160 | Vinyl siding — double 4" (south elevation) | $1,617 |
| SID 180 | Corner posts — vinyl | $168 |
| SID 270 | Soffit — vinyl vented | $756 |
| SID 275 | Fascia — aluminum wrap | $490 |
| Siding Subtotal | $3,031 | |
Gutters & downspouts scope
| Code | Description | Total |
|---|---|---|
| GTR 130 | Gutters — aluminum 5" | $461 |
| GTR 150 | Downspouts — aluminum | $102 |
| GTR 180 | Gutter guards — remove & replace | $528 |
| Gutters Subtotal | $1,091 | |
Estimate summary
Roofing (RFG)$12,680
Siding (SID)$3,031
Gutters (GTR)$1,091
Subtotal$16,802
Overhead & Profit (20%)$3,360
Total Estimate$20,162
What adjusters typically miss on this scope
On a job like this, a typical adjuster estimate leaves out $3,000–$5,000 in legitimate scope items.
Starter shingles (RFG 226) — often omitted entirely
Drip edge (RFG 270) — omitted on both eaves and rakes
Synthetic underlayment upgrade (RFG 356) — defaults to felt
Ice & water shield under-measured — eaves only, not valleys
Gutter guards not included despite being damaged
Soffit and fascia scoped as part of siding instead of separate line
Corner posts omitted on siding elevation
O&P not included despite GC coordinating multiple trades
Hail damage scope checklist
Drip edge on all eaves and rakes
Ice & water shield at eaves, valleys, and skylights
Synthetic underlayment (not felt paper)
Starter shingles on all eaves and rakes
Correct shingle grade matching existing material
Steep slope adder if pitch exceeds 6/12
All pipe boots counted and included
Step flashing at all wall intersections
Ridge cap separate from field shingles
Ridge vent included
South and west elevations checked for siding impact marks
All gutter sections evaluated — not just visibly dented
Downspouts checked for denting
Gutter guards replaced if present
Window screens checked for hail impact
A/C condenser fins checked for hail damage
Satellite dishes documented
Skylights checked for cracking or seal damage
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