Butler Building
INSURANCE ESTIMATE
Professional Property Loss Assessment for Butler Metal Buildings
Insurance adjusters work for the insurance company — not for you. Our Property Loss Assessment puts a Butler Building specialist in your corner to document every detail, write a forensic line-item scope, and negotiate directly with your adjuster to make sure your claim covers everything your building needs.
Why We Charge a Professional Assessment Fee
Adjusters Work for the Insurance Company
Not for you. Their job is to minimize payouts. You need an independent expert on your side.
A Generic Estimate Gets Denied
You need a line-item forensic scope that documents every detail and justifies every dollar.
We Act as Your Technical Expert
On your side throughout the entire claim process, negotiating with adjusters and protecting your interests.
What the Property Loss Assessment Includes
Our Professional Assessment Fee Structure
5% Retainer to Start
A non-refundable 5% retainer based on estimated repair costs is due before we begin. This covers your field inspection, code research, and technical drafting hours.
10% Total Assessment Fee
Our total professional fee is 10% of the final gross valuation of the completed estimate.
100% Credit Back
If you choose to build with us within 30 days of receiving your completed scope, the entire 10% assessment fee is 100% credited back to your construction project. You pay nothing for the estimate.
Example: $100,000 Project
5% Retainer to Start:
Build with us within 30 days → $5,000 credited to your project
Estimate cost = $0
Do not build with us → Remaining $5,000 balance due on Day 31
How the Assessment Process Works
Submit Your Claim
Submit your claim information using the form below.
Schedule Inspection
We review your claim and schedule a site inspection.
Write Your Scope
We write your complete forensic line-item scope
Deliver Report
We coordinate with your adjuster and deliver your report
Request Your Property Loss Assessment
Fill out the form below and a Butler Building specialist will contact you within 1 business day to discuss your claim and schedule your site inspection.
Our Insurance Assessment Agreement
Before we begin any assessment work all clients sign our Property Loss Assessment and Insurance Estimation Agreement. This agreement outlines the 5% retainer, 10% assessment fee, 30-day credit back terms and your intellectual property rights to the completed scope document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still deciding if a Butler building is right for your project? Here’s what most builders ask us before they get started.
Still have questions?
Talk to a real person. Call our Pro Desk Expert Line or request a callback.
What makes a Butler building different from other metal buildings?
Butler has been engineering steel buildings for over 125 years, and AM Star is an authorized Butler distributor, not a reseller of generic components. Every building you get through us uses genuine Butler engineered parts, backed by Butler’s manufacturing standards.
Can I customize the size and layout of my building?
Yes. Butler buildings are engineered to your exact specifications, size, use, and site requirements, whether that’s a small workshop or a large industrial facility. Our team works with you from initial design through structural engineering to make sure it fits your project.
How much does a Butler building cost?
Pricing depends on size, building type, durability grade, and site conditions, so there’s no single number that fits every project. Request a quote and we’ll get you accurate pricing fast, tailored to your specific building.
How long does the process take, from quote to finished building?
Timelines vary by project scope and current fabrication schedules. Once you request a quote, we’ll give you a realistic timeframe based on your specific building and location.
Do you handle engineering and permitting?
Yes. Every Butler building is engineered to meet local codes and structural requirements, with stamped drawings provided for permitting, backed by Butler’s manufacturing standards.
What's the difference between a Butler building and a barndominium?
A barndominium is one type of building you can build using Butler’s steel building system, combining residential living space with a metal building structure. It uses the same engineered components and durability standards as our other building types.
What if I'm not building new, I just need parts or repairs?
We also supply genuine Butler parts and components for repairs, replacements, or expansions, no need to order a full building. Browse our parts catalog or contact us directly.
How do I get started?
Request a quote and tell us about your project, building type, size, and timeline. We’ll follow up with accurate pricing and next steps, no pressure, no runaround.
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Tell us about your project and we'll put together accurate pricing on a genuine factory-spec Butler building. Every quote is engineer-reviewed and tailored to your building type, size, and timeline.
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