Irrespective of the type or extent of damage, it is important that you hire an insured professional contractor for handling disaster repair for your home. An experienced agent or contractor will ensure that the work is done in an efficient manner so as to prevent any future problems. Here are some questions you could ask a potential contractor before making a hiring decision:
Storm and Water damage
If your home has been damaged by water, you might want to inquire about the following:
How will you ensure all the water is removed? It is an important question as moisture could be quite hard to eliminate completely, particularly when it gets into the walls of the home. Will the home suffer from any long-term effects of the water damage? Long term effects of water damage could include mold growth and structural issues among various other things. What is the guarantee that the company has detected all the water? Water damage restoration professionals have an immense amount of technology and equipment at their disposal. Asking them this question will help you understand just why this is a job for a professional versus one that you can do with a mop on your own. Is the staff certified to perform the restoration work? What certifications do the technicians possess?
Fire damage
Below is a list of some questions that you can ask professionals who are working to restore your home after fire damage:
Will an inventory be taken for the contents of the house? What contents will need replacement? What expenses of the restoration process will be covered by the insurance? How will the damages areas of the home be kept sealed off from the undamaged ones?Will the soot odor completely disappear? How can be keep the home secured while it is being repaired?
These are just a few sample questions that could be asked from professional contractors working on damage repair in your home.