About ProvenQuote
ProvenQuote Editorial Team — Home Services Experts
Every guide, cost estimate, and insurance overview on ProvenQuote is reviewed by a licensed trade professional before publication. Our editorial team brings real-world credentials — not just editorial experience — to every piece of content we produce.
Our Editorial Process
Written by Specialists
Guides are drafted by writers with direct trade knowledge — licensed contractors, certified engineers, or credentialed financial analysts with subject-matter experience.
Reviewed by Licensed Pros
Every guide is reviewed by a licensed trade professional before publication. They verify technical accuracy, current regulatory compliance, and real-world applicability.
Updated Annually
Cost data, regulations, and program details (IRA credits, PACE availability, insurance standards) are reviewed annually and updated when material changes occur.
Meet the Team
Marcus Delgado
HVAC Engineer & Technical Editor
14 years experience · Austin, TX
Marcus Delgado is an EPA 608-certified HVAC engineer with 14 years of experience sizing, installing, and servicing residential systems across Central Texas. He specializes in Manual J load calculations, heat pump performance in hot climates, and helping homeowners navigate IRA energy efficiency credits. Marcus reviews all HVAC guides for technical accuracy before publication on ProvenQuote.
Credentials
Reviews: HVAC Systems, Heat Pumps, IRA Tax Credits
Sarah Kowalski
Licensed Roofing Consultant & Insurance Specialist
11 years experience · Dallas, TX
Sarah Kowalski has spent 11 years at the intersection of residential roofing and property insurance. She holds adjuster licenses in Texas, Florida, and Colorado — three of the most hail-active states in the US — and a HAAG certification for residential roof inspections. Sarah reviews all insurance claims guides, ACV vs. RCV comparisons, and storm damage content for accuracy and compliance with current carrier practices.
Credentials
Reviews: Roofing Insurance Claims, Storm Damage, Materials
James Okafor
Building Science Specialist
16 years experience · Denver, CO
James Okafor brings 16 years of building science expertise to ProvenQuote, with a background spanning residential home inspection, energy efficiency auditing, and roofing materials evaluation. As a former licensed home inspector and current ENERGY STAR Verifier, James reviews all roofing materials guides, Class 4 impact-resistant shingle comparisons, and building-code-related content to ensure accuracy across all 50 states.
Credentials
Reviews: Roofing Materials, Energy Efficiency, Building Codes
Diana Chen
Home Improvement Finance & Policy Analyst
9 years experience · Phoenix, AZ
Diana Chen specializes in home improvement financing and federal energy incentive programs. With a CFP® designation and a background as a HUD-approved housing counselor, she reviews all financing guides, PACE program content, and IRA rebate/tax-credit information on ProvenQuote. Her focus is on ensuring homeowners understand the full financial picture — including deferred-interest traps and the real cost of roofing and HVAC financing options.
Credentials
Reviews: HVAC & Roofing Financing, IRA Incentives, PACE Programs
Content Areas We Cover
- Insurance claims (ACV vs RCV)
- Storm damage documentation
- Roofing materials & Class 4 IR
- Financing options
- Contractor vetting
- AC sizing & Manual J
- Heat pump selection & IRA credits
- HVAC financing & PACE programs
- Warranties & equipment breakdown coverage
- Repair vs replacement
Editorial Inquiries
For corrections, additions, or editorial feedback on ProvenQuote guides, contact us at editorial@provenquote.com. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate and correct any factual errors promptly.