There will come a time in every homeowner’s life when you will have to hire someone to work on your home. Regardless of your self-appointed category of skill level – from “needs help screwing in a light bulb” to “DIY master of handy projects” – inevitably a circumstance, often of the emergency variety, will find you flipping through the phone book in search of hired help. 

 

Using water and mold damage as a specific example, there are usually two levels of urgency. Situations of sudden and accidental water damage qualify for and typically justify an insurance claim through your homeowner’s insurance carrier. While a phone call to your claims center should be a part of the process of restoring your home, the first place to call should be to qualified water damage and flood restoration company to rapidly begin the dry-out and water damage restoration process. Performing even quick research to find a team you feel you can trust before your insurance carrier has a chance to pressure you into allowing their hired vendor into your home can go a long way toward easing your peace of mind in a stressful situation.

The second level of urgency involves a long-term problem where mold or deterioration may be present, and may not qualify for insurance coverage. While the San Diego water damage restoration or mold remediation contractor selection process is similar, this scenario differs in that response time is less important than the quality of work, especially when having to pay out of pocket.

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Choosing a Flood Restoration Contractor

While background checks involving contractor licenses and industry certifications are a good idea, the best source of information lies within the great vault of Internet word-of-mouth. Online review sites such as Yelp!, Google Local, and Angie’s List are full of real-life, detailed accounts from past customers about their experience with a wide range of home service companies. Not all review sites are created equal, however. If searching on Yelp!, be sure to click on the small link toward the bottom of a business’ profile to view their “filtered reviews”. In many cases, legitimate and helpful reviews are victims of Yelp’s much-maligned review filter machine. On the other hand, Angi is a fantastic tool, especially for homeowners, because it specializes in helping homeowners find and review businesses specifically relating to homeownership. While it does require a nominal annual fee for membership, this is a small price to pay for the assurance that a company’s reviews are honest, legitimate, and well-earned. Angi also awards ratings and service accomplishments to further separate great companies from the crowd. Holding a membership for Angi allows a homeowner quick access to a wealth of easy-to-find information whenever a sudden need arises to validate a business’ reputation. Once you have found that company that stands out for their quality of work and customer service, a quick check on your local Better Business Bureau site will give you an easy to read rating system based on the history of customer complaints and can confirm that you’ve found your team. Look for companies with an A or an A+.

What Is the Cost of Water Damage Restoration?

The cost of water damage restoration can vary depending on several factors such as the extent of the damage, the type of water that caused the damage, and the location and size of the affected area. In general, the cost of water damage restoration can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.

For instance, a small leak that affects a small area may only require minor repairs and cleaning, which can cost a few hundred dollars. On the other hand, a major flood that affects a large area may require extensive repairs and restoration, which can cost several thousand dollars.

Moreover, the cost of water damage restoration can also depend on the type of water that caused the damage. Clean water from a broken pipe, for example, may be less expensive to clean up compared to black water from a sewage backup, which can be hazardous and require special equipment and procedures to clean up.

It is important to note that the cost of water damage restoration may also depend on the company you choose to work with. Some companies may offer lower prices, but they may not provide the same level of expertise, experience, or quality of service as others.

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