The Process of Water Damage Restoration by a Restoration Team No one likes to imagine destruction to their home or belongings. However, disaster can strike at any moment, whether through fire, storm or another form of damage. Rather than despairing over how you can pick up all the pieces, you need to look for a company…

Step 2- Create a Plan of Action Once the thorough survey and inspection is completed, a water damage restoration team will work with you to create a response plan. The team should go over all the damage uncovered in the inspection and give you all options regarding repairing the damage. Some repairs may be optional, but…

Create a Home Inventory: A home inventory provides an account of what you own and it’s value to determine the right amount of insurance coverage. In the event of damage, you will be able to provide the insurance company a list of what has been lost. Making a home inventory can be as simple as writing or typing up a…

Create a Home Inventory: A home inventory provides an account of what you own and it’s value to determine the right amount of insurance coverage. In the event of damage, you will be able to provide the insurance company a list of what has been lost. Making a home inventory can be as simple as writing or typing up a…

Create a Home Inventory: A home inventory provides an account of what you own and it’s value to determine the right amount of insurance coverage. In the event of damage, you will be able to provide the insurance company a list of what has been lost. Making a home inventory can be as simple as writing or typing up a…

  Pay Attention-The first and best defense in the event of severe weather is awareness.  There are many options for staying up to date on developing weather situations. If flooding threatens, follow weather and news reports so you know how much danger you’re facing. Obey evacuation orders from local authorities. http://www.weather.gov — you can access forecasts and warnings…

Create a Plan– Become familiar with your community’s disaster preparedness plans and create a personal plan for your family. Identify escape routes from your home and neighborhood and designate an emergency meeting place for your family to reunite if you become separated. Also establish a contact point to communicate with concerned relatives. If you have questions…

Create a disaster kit which may include: Water, non-perishable food, battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries, flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit,whistle, moist towelettes,wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, cell phone with chargers Infant formula and diapers Home Inventory list-Important documents (insurance policies, certificates and bank records…

  During this phase, the customer walk-thru takes place and a list of items to be completed is noted by the restoration company. Next, the list is completed and flooring is installed (if needed). Final cleaning will take place and the contents will be moved back into the home. You will be able to return…

  At this point everything looks like you are in the home stretch and you are getting ready to get back to normal. However, at some level it seems like you are never going to get back into your home and certainly nothing is moving fast enough. The drywall is most likely installed, doors and trim…