{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Ricketts Estimating & Project Services","home_page_url":"https://rickettsestimating.ca","description":"Ricketts Estimating & Project Services","author":{"name":"Ricketts Estimating & Project Services"},"items":[{"id":"https://rickettsestimating.ca/articles/f/homeowner-tip-don%E2%80%99t-let-change-orders-surprise-you","html_content":"

Change orders can catch homeowners off guard.

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After property damage, homeowners often focus on the final repair.

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In insurance restoration, deadlines are not just calendar reminders.

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Storm damage often feels sudden.

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Clear Estimating, Quote Review & Repair Advisory Support

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A burst pipe can turn into a major water damage emergency very quickly.

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Storm damage can happen fast.

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In restoration and repair estimating, small missed items can create big problems.

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A good Xactimate estimate should do more than show a price.

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After a water loss, what you can see is only part of the story.

","url":"https://rickettsestimating.ca/articles/f/why-moisture-readings-matter-after-a-water-loss","title":"Why Moisture Readings Matter After a Water Loss","summary":"After a water loss, what you can see is only part of the story.","date_modified":"2026-05-07T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://rickettsestimating.ca/articles/f/fire-losses","html_content":"

What Homeowners Need to Know After Fire and Smoke Damage

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What Homeowners Need to Know Before Cleanup Starts

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After property damage, many homeowners receive an estimate from the insurance company and assume it includes everything needed to repair the home properly.

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After property damage, one of the most stressful moments for a homeowner is receiving an insurance repair estimate that does not seem high enough to complete the work.

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When property damage happens, the repair estimate becomes one of the most important documents in the entire claim process.

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What to Do After Property Damage

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After property damage, many homeowners receive more than one estimate or quote.

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Dealing with property damage is stressful enough. Whether the damage came from water, fire, smoke, wind, or another unexpected event, most homeowners want the same thing: a clear answer, a fair repair plan, and a faster ...

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A contractor repair quote can look professional at first glance, but that does not always mean it is complete, clear, or ready to approve.

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When property damage happens, it can feel overwhelming. Whether the issue involves water damage, fire and smoke damage, sewer backup, storm damage, roofing damage, or repair work after an insurance claim, the decisions y...

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