Water Damage Insurance Claim Consulting Seattle
Insurance Claim Consulting Helps Determine Damages
Incurring water damage to your home after a disaster can be extremely stressful. On top of losing sentimental belongings, remediation, cleanup and repairs can become costly.
It is essential, then, that homeowners pay careful attention to what is included in their liability insurance before there is a problem. Many insurance policies include limitations that can be unwelcome surprises when disaster strikes.
One of the most important tasks you will need to do after an incident is to fill out an insurance claim to cover the costs of damages. Hiring a company that specializes in insurance claim consulting can be helpful because insurance consultants understand the damage valuation process and can ensure you receive a fair payout.
An insurance consultant will handle all aspects of the claim filing process. Many people are relieved to have a representative to interpret contracts and negotiate claims for them. Insurance claim consulting is a service provided by Allied Restoration Company in Seattle. For more information, please call us at 425-458-5756.
Factors That Affect Water Damage Cost
A water restoration company will first perform a damage assessment. The technician will look at several factors to determine the water damage cost including the size of the area, severity of the damage and presence of mold. The EPA recommends hiring a company with certification.
There are four classifications of water damage: Class 1 includes areas with partial water damage; Class 4 includes areas with deep pockets of saturation; Classes 2 and 3 fall between these extremes. These classifications are set by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
First, technicians will need to pump out any existing water. Then, they can set up equipment to dry the area. Content restoration is usually necessary to restore books, electronics and furniture to their pre-loss states. Most companies bill for content restoration on an hourly basis.
When mold is present, you will also need to hire technicians to handle mold remediation. The process includes containment so that mold spores do not move to other surfaces. Often, technicians will create negative pressure by running an exhaust fan that blows outside of the house.
They will use chemical solutions to remove mold from surfaces. Unfortunately, some items may not be salvageable. Technicians will need to properly dispose of these items. Non-porous surfaces that tend to survive mold damage include metal, plastic and glass.
Allied Restoration Company in Seattle is a full-service restoration company. We handle insurance claim consulting, water damage cost estimating, home restoration, mold remediation and other services for our clients. For more information, please call us at 425-458-5756.