Why we only do appraisal
Many claim professionals do a bit of everything. We chose to specialize. Illinois Insurance Appraiser works on one question — the amount of loss — and our process, tools and documentation standards are built around answering it well. That focus lets us act as your named appraiser, review estimates before a dispute escalates, or sit as a neutral umpire on panels where we represent neither side.
How we work
- Our scope first. We inspect and measure before we look at anyone else’s numbers.
- Support over spin. An inflated estimate may look good on day one, but it loses credibility with an umpire. We price what we can support.
- Plain-English reporting. You’ll understand every difference between our valuation and the carrier’s.
- Honest triage. If your claim needs an attorney or a public adjuster instead, we’ll say so.
- Fees in writing. You know the cost before any work starts.
Who we work with
Homeowners, condo owners, landlords, association boards, property managers, churches, business owners, contractors, public adjusters and attorneys across Illinois. On any claim we serve in one role only, and we disclose prior relationships with the other appraiser or the umpire.
What we are not
We aren’t a law firm and don’t give legal advice. We aren’t public adjusters and don’t negotiate claims outside appraisal. We don’t promise outcomes — no honest appraiser can. You won’t find testimonials or win-rate claims on this site, because every claim is different.
Statewide on purpose
Illinois weather changes a lot over 400 miles. Working statewide means we see every kind of loss the state produces — backups in Chicago, hail in DuPage, ice dams in Rockford, tornadoes around Peoria and derechos near Carbondale — and price each one with local knowledge.