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Chris Tilkov

Chris Tilkov

Chris Tilkov is a Director at DocuSketch and the President and Founder of AiME Estimate Review an InsurTech dedicated to simplifying estimating and quality assurance for the insurance restoration industry. With over 20 years’ experience from flood technician to nationally held positions, Chris works with companies to provide the training and education needed to produce fair and consistent estimates through collaborative technology. 

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preparing an estimate for a reconstruction project

How to Keep Estimates Moving During Hurricane Season

Prevent workflow bottlenecks during CAT season with documentation, communication, and estimating workflows
Chris Tilkov
Chris Tilkov
May 20, 2026
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Here’s how restoration companies can keep their estimate process moving forward during hurricane season. It takes better documentation, communication, and workflows. 


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The Rise of Remote Estimating

4 Reasons to Consider a Third-Party Estimating Company for Your Restoration Business
Chris Tilkov
Chris Tilkov
March 9, 2022
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Remote or third-party estimating companies focus only on estimating. Their specialist teams are made up of estimate writing wizards, geniuses of graphical estimating and magicians of macros. These dedicated estimators may have gravitated away from managing trades and keeping up with client communication, while leaning toward the technical aspects and nuts-and-bolts of how each trade handles tasks. Could remote estimating enhance your business?


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