Disaster Restoration

Any building that has suffered structural damage from outside elements, whether natural or otherwise will require some kind of restoration work. When the disaster that has struck the home is something like flood damage, hurricane or other water damage the need for a disaster restoration is more urgent. Ideally there should be steps taken to begin drying out the rooms within the first 48 hours.

The quickest and safest way to get the job done is to call in disaster restoration experts.

It can be difficult to work out who is the best qualified to do the job for you, with any number of shonky operators willing to take advantage of victims of water damage. There are some qualifications that you should look for when seeking a disaster restoration contractor.

Your insurance company will have a reliable list of contractors to choose from. Seek their help in selecting someone well qualified.

It’s always a good idea to check out the potential contractor with the Better Business Bureau.

Disaster restoration experts who are certified by reputable trade organizations such as the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) or RIA (Restoration Industry Association).

Make sure the person you are hiring is insured, licensed and bonded.

The main thing that you’ve got to look for is a well organized company that will take control of the disaster restoration for you. They should be able to offer a complete plan of action including the removal and storage of any belongings that may be salvageable, dealing with the insurance company and offer alternatives on what can be saved and what can’t.

They will be required with all aspects of disaster recovery including the complete property damage restoration. In the case of a flood or major water damage there will be the need to be able to deal with water damage restoration involving the associated problems of water damage carpet cleaning, carpet repair and carpet restoration. They will also have to provide knowledge of furniture restoration such as how to deal with a water damaged couch, rug or table. As well as restoring or repairing the furniture that was damaged in the flood, your disaster restoration contractors will have to be able to perform a complete water extraction that will remove all trace of water, vital if there is to be no later problems with mold and mildew.

On the other side of the disaster scale will be a disaster involving fire. The restoration knowledge will be a little different with expertise required in smoke damage cleanup and removal, smoke damage repair and smoke odor removal.

These days with modern technology making its way well and truly into the family home, there will also be a need for a disaster restoration contractor to be able to perform a full electronics restoration. This may include a data recovery on your computer and the security system if it is integrated into the home. Not all services can provide these features so it is important to find this out first.

It will be important that the disaster restoration contractors are able to secure your premises while they are working on your home. In cases or flood or fire, it may be difficult to secure the home so the contractors should be able to provide you with a solution to deal with the problem.

Fire and water damage repair is a specialized field that requires specific attention to detail and professional knowledge. Make sure you take the necessary care in finding a disaster restoration expert who is up to the task to ensure that your misery is not extended to the cleanup.