Choose the two versions
Bring the estimates you need to compare and identify their roles, such as a contractor estimate and an earlier carrier version. Confirm that they describe the same job and that the comparison has the right starting point.
Find the differences. Review what belongs in the estimate.
Axiom’s comparison workflow helps your team examine two estimate versions for scope and quantity differences. Review missing or revised line items and proposed additions with Ax, then decide which changes the job evidence supports.
Watch the product walkthroughWhat to bring
- Two estimate files for the same job
- Clear labels identifying the versions being compared
- Photos, measurements and notes supporting proposed revisions
Review differences in context
Check room matches, line descriptions, quantities and units. A difference may represent an omission, a naming mismatch, a different measurement or a legitimate scope decision; inspect the sources before choosing an action.
Approve supported revisions
Review Ax’s proposed additions and refine the scope. Your estimator decides what belongs in the estimate and how to explain a change before the file moves forward.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
A missing line is a question to investigate.
One estimate may include trim replacement while another does not. Check the photos and crew notes to establish whether trim was removed, damaged or retained. Match the room and quantity before deciding whether to add the item. This is an illustrative review process, not evidence that a particular supplement is owed.
Your estimator approves the result.
Estimate comparison identifies differences; it does not establish coverage, claim entitlement or a guaranteed payment increase. Check source quality, room mapping, units and the documented work. Keep approval decisions and the explanation of proposed changes with your qualified reviewer.
Questions about estimate comparison
Is every difference an error?
No. Estimates may use different room names, quantities or scope assumptions. Review the reason for a difference before treating it as an omission.
Can supplemental estimators use this workflow?
Yes. Use the comparison as a review starting point and tie proposed revisions to supporting documentation. The estimator remains responsible for deciding whether the change belongs in the scope.
How is comparison priced?
Monthly plans include a separate comparison allowance alongside estimates and PDF conversions. See the published plan details or discuss your expected volume in a demo.
Evaluate Axiom on a job you know.
Bring your source files and an existing estimate. Walk through the draft, the review and the handoff with your team.