Overview
On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, iGuide Express Sketch replaces Instant Sketch. You get the same ESX for Verisk Xactimate, plus more of what your crew uses on a residential restoration or mitigation job, all from the same walkthrough.
In this Article
Why we’re making the change
Restoration and mitigation teams told us they need more from each job than the sketch alone. They want a floor plan they can map equipment on, documents they can share, and room-by-room numbers. Express Sketch puts all of that into one order.
What Express Sketch gives you on a job
Map the job on the floor plan
Fixtures (toilets, sinks, tubs and similar) are placed on the floor plan, so whoever scans the home can mark where air movers and dehumidifiers are set.
Scan the whole home
There’s no scan limit. Instant Sketch stops at 75 scans. Express Sketch lets you capture the whole home in one walkthrough, at the same flat price.
Share the job with others
Every order includes a Floorplan PDF and a Tag Report PDF. You can mark them up and send them on to whoever needs them.
Work with the numbers
You get room volume for every room, plus a Rooms CSV and an Openings CSV in metric and imperial that open in any spreadsheet.
Keep your Xactimate workflow
The ESX is the same one you get with Instant Sketch today. You download it from the iGuide Portal, just like now. To learn more about the ESX, see Xactimate ESX.
Instant Sketch vs Express Sketch
| Instant Sketch | Express Sketch | |
|---|---|---|
| ESX for Verisk Xactimate | Yes | Yes, the same ESX |
| Scan limit | 75 scans | No limit |
| Fixtures on the floor plan | No | Yes |
| Floorplan PDF | No | Yes |
| Tag Report PDF | No | Yes |
| Room volume | No | Yes |
| Rooms and Openings CSVs | No | Yes |
Pricing
Express Sketch is one flat price per order, whatever the size of the home. That’s $5 more than Instant Sketch, for everything above.
| Instant Sketch (until Nov 23) | Express Sketch (from Nov 24) | |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $24.99 | $29.99 |
| CAD | $34.99 | $39.99 |
| AUD (ex GST) | $43.99 | $48.99 |
How to order Express Sketch
From November 24, go to the Create page and select iGuide Express Sketch from the package dropdown. For more on ordering, see Creating and Upgrading iGuides on the Portal.
If Instant Sketch is your default package
Your account switches to Express Sketch automatically on November 24. You don’t need to do anything.
Note: To change your default package, see How to Edit Your iGuide Default Settings.
Your existing Instant Sketch iGuides
Nothing changes. They keep their files, ESX download and badge, and you can still upgrade them to Standard or Premium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is iGuide Instant changing?
A: No. Only Instant Sketch is changing. iGuide Instant, Standard, Premium, Standard Sketch and Premium Sketch stay the same.
Q: Do the fixtures show up in my Xactimate sketch?
A: No. Fixtures are shown on the floor plan inside your iGuide. The ESX is the same as the one you get with Instant Sketch. If you need fixtures in the Xactimate sketch, choose Premium Sketch.
Q: Can I get an offline copy with Express Sketch?
A: Yes. Offline ZIP is available as an add-on for Express Sketch.
Q: When should I choose Standard Sketch or Premium Sketch instead?
A: Express Sketch is for residential properties. Choose Standard Sketch or Premium Sketch for commercial jobs, large losses or complex properties. Choose Premium Sketch when you need cabinets, complex ceilings, floor elevations or fixtures in the ESX. For details, see iGuide Sketch Packages.