Did you know that the first nine months of 2020 brought 16 billion-dollar weather disaster in the United States? With so many people being affected by different natural disasters from hurricanes to storms to wildfires, you too might be part of this statistic.
We have put together this quick guide to help you find the right home restoration team to help you fix up your home when disaster strikes.
1. Experience
One of the first things you want to look at when deciding on a company to restore your home is their experience with the insurance restoration process. Dealing with insurance companies is a whole other ball game because it can be time-consuming and a complicated journey.
When getting help with restoration do not be afraid to ask how long they have been in this line of business. Even though they might have experience with installing roofing, windows, and siding they might not be used to dealing with the complexities that come with insurance providers. This is why you specifically want a company that has experience with insurance companies and not just experience with restoring homes.
2. Red Flags
You want to be aware of certain red flags when you are looking for the right contractor. If they ask you to pay any money at the time you sign a contract this is a red flag because restoration services when it comes to disaster are usually dealt with via the insurance provider for the home.
Another red flag is if the contractor asks you to pull the building permit because this is something that they should take care of. If you ask them for a copy of the liability insurance policy and they can’t provide it, then you should walk away and find someone that has no problem proving they have the appropriate policy in place.
One last red flag worth mentioning is if they ask you to either pay cash or to write a check in their name instead of a company. Any contractor that is licensed will not ask you to write a check in the individual’s name instead any checks written out will be in the company name.
3. References
Something else that you want to ask your potential contractor is for local references. They should have no problem giving you contact information for past clients that you can call yourself to see if they were satisfied and happy with the contractor’s work.
Thanks to the world wide web you can also look for reviews online. Most people that have negative experiences with a company are not afraid to be vocal about it online.
Ready to Find the Perfect Home Restoration Team?
Now that you have our top tips when you are searching for the right home restoration team, you can start looking around and doing mini interviews until you find the right team for you and your home.
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