Encircle Floor Plan + Xactimate continues to change the sketching game

Encircle Floor Plan – the fastest, easiest, and most accurate sketches for restoration contractors.

From property scan to Xactimate sketch in under 6 hours

For restoration contractors performing emergency mitigation, speed and accuracy in scoping the loss are critical to getting a homeowner on the path back to normal. Getting estimates in the hands of adjusters quickly will avoid delays in approvals and keep jobs moving smoothly.

Since launching Floor Plan two years ago, Encircle – restoration contractors’ preferred weapon of choice for field documentation, users have been able to save hours in the field, removing the need to measure and sketch by hand. And with the integration with Xactimate, those floor plans are turned into instant Xactimate sketches with a click of a button.

Fantastic floor plans

Encircle Floor Plan, combined with Encircle’s Xactimate integration speeds up the entire property claim cycle for everyone, reducing on-site inspection/scoping time from 2 hours to 15-20 minutes per property.

Anyone with a smartphone can capture an entire property in 5 minutes and get a 2D floor plan back in less than 6 hours. With a few clicks and a little bit of integration magic, that floor plan can be imported into Xactimate to automatically generate the property sketch, complete with reference areas to represent fixed features like cabinets, appliances, toilets, showers, tubs, fireplaces, columns, closet inserts etc.

Get estimates started on Day 1

Manually sketching a property is a time-consuming, error-prone process. Other digital solutions are either too complicated to use in the field, only usable for 1-2 rooms, or take too long to get the sketch returned.

With Encircle Floor Plan, contractors can get professional sketches the same day, without ever lifting a pencil. A simple import into Xactimate automatically creates the sketch, allowing an accurate estimate to be started on the same day the scan was done on site. Click here to learn more about the advantages of starting estimates on Day 1.

Accurate estimates

Measurement inaccuracies in an estimate are a point of friction with adjusters, often leading to delays in approvals and payments for restorers. Encircle Floor Plan uses advanced technology to capture properties with accurate dimensions, creating consistency and minimizing the risk of human error. Those accurate dimensions come right into Xactimate, making sure that every estimate is based on precise measurements of the property and reducing the risk of disputes down the line.

Properties of all shapes and sizes

Properties come in all shapes and sizes, with intricate layouts, angled walls, rooms within rooms, etc. This poses challenges not just for measuring and sketching by hand, but also for creating those property sketches within Xactimate. Using a simple video scan, Encircle Floor Plan accurately captures any property up to 10,000 square feet, no matter how complex. And because the floor plan can be imported right into Xactimate, this saves estimators significant time and cognitive load, so they can get started on estimate line items faster. 

Collaboration and clarity

Property insurance claims involve many parties — contractors, adjusters, managed repair networks, property owners, and insurance companies. With Encircle Floor Plan, there's a clear, standardized, visual representation of the property and its dimensions. This gets everyone on the same page with the scope of work and the estimated costs from Day 1, creating a smoother, more collaborative, and more successful claim resolution.

3 steps to sketching success

Follow these 3 steps to generate automatic sketches in Xactimate:

1. Set up the integration between Encircle and Xactimate (only needs to be done once)
2. Capture a floor plan by scanning the property with the Encircle mobile app
3. Import your floor plan into Xactimate

These sketches will reflect the actual dimensions of the property, the features of the property, and give a solid foundation for refining and customizing the sketch as needed, making sure you can start your estimates on Day 1.

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