Before You Call A Water Damage Company
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Any professionals that are hired to perform Water Damage Restoration should be Cleantrust certified. To secure this certification, the company has to take a number of classes and be approved by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC is the gold standard of oversight agencies in the restoration industry. They set the standards for what constitutes proper methods in the field. It takes several years of experience and demonstrated know how to earn the Cleantrust symbol of excellence. A homeowner who wished hire a team of these experts will find them through the IICRC.
It may seem like water damage repair is a straightforward process, but it is much more complex than it appears at face value. It is not enough to just throw away furniture and fabric that is wet, though this is a good first step. Professionals in the industry have access to a number of tools that allow them to detect dangerous levels of moisture. These experts can detect what is likely a hotspot for mold, and they can confirm the presence of microbial agents in the walls or floor. If they are contacted soon enough, they may be able to save items during the water damage mitigation process, including carpeting and clothing, but only if the water is from a clean water source (category 1)
So when it comes to hiring a contractor to do work on a home or business, it is no surprise that people take great caution about who they choose. Deciding who should handle a water damage restoration project is no different. Drytech Restoration services
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8 年I agree that water damage restoration should be left to the professionals. However, I disagree about disposing of fabrics. Restoration Dry Cleaners are also professionals... specializing in expert textile restoration. on civered losses, Insurance carriers will pay for this restoration, as well. As long as the homeowner's policy contains sufficient content coverage. And Jack Unger is 100% right... never dispose of anything until your insurance adjuster authorizes it. Doing so can absolutely impact your ability to successfully be compensated by your carrier.
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8 年While I agree with most of this post, I would suggest that the homeowner's first step should NOT be to throw away furniture and fabrics that have been wet. Doing so could give the insurance company reason to not pay for those items. The policy contains specific langage the gives the company the right to inspect the damage. If items are discarded, it is difficult to establish the replacement cost or even the fact that those items even existed. As a licensed public insurance adjuster, I always advise my clients to save the wet items, even if it means sticking them in plastic bags and keeping them behind the house. After we have presented the loss, then those damaged items can be discarded.