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…
Step 3-Complete the Restoration Our rē:network partners will complete the required water damage repair and restoration. This may be a long process depending on the extent of the damage, but a quality restoration company will give you an estimate for the length of the project. If a project exceeds the estimate, you will be informed of the…
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…
At this point the demo has been completed, the structure is clean and the rebuild process by the restoration company is underway. Permit inspections have been completed and approved. Maybe the damaged framing or roof decking has been replaced and the plumbing and electrical are likely in place.The HVAC system has been addressed, framing has…
The first check arrives from the mortgage company for the contractor and the restoration process is officially underway. At this point the restoration company will get the appropriate permits pulled and finalize the demolition of anything else that will be required on the home.The structure cleaning for smoke and soot will be completed and the rest of the demolition…
At this point, your mortgage company will require documentation from your contractor. It will vary depending on the mortgage company, but the goal is to ensure that you have hired a qualified and insured contractor such as one of our rē:network specialists. It also serves to protect all parties financially during the repair process. Once the mortgage…
If everything has gone well to this point–hopefully you should have the initial scope of repair from the insurance company. The scope should also come with a check for the repair–minus any depreciation but don’t sweat that right now. Most policies allow for you to recover the depreciation once the repairs are complete. Most…
During this time, the restoration company will finish the pack-out of the contents and the initial debris cleanup.Typically you will talk to or meet with your restoration company representative to discuss the rebuild portion of the claim. This is a great time to discuss the process and timeline of the restoration. Your insurance company owes you to put your home…
Your insurance company will send an adjuster to your home to assess the damage. Often this is an employee of your insurance company or a third party adjusting firm. Depending on the severity of the fire, the first adjuster may be able to create a scope of repair on the home. Often larger fires require…