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Month: January 2012

Property Damage – Insurance Claims & Payments FAQs
Property Damage and Insurance

Property Damage – Insurance Claims & Payments FAQs

The estimate I received from my insurance company is not exactly the same as the restoration contractor's estimate. Why the difference? The insurance adjuster may write an estimate and supply you with a copy. The scope of work between the restoration contractor's estimate and the insurance adjuster’s estimate may differ in some areas. However, the restoration contractor and your insurance company will have decided on the agreed figure. The price should be set before the start of your project. By using the estimate, the project manager can make sure the entire project is managed properly and every aspect of the project is contained in the scope of work. What if the insurance check is made payable to both me and the restoration company? There’s a good chance the check you receive from the...
4 Mold and Carpet Cleaning FAQs
Carpet Cleaning, Mold cleaning

4 Mold and Carpet Cleaning FAQs

Can I use my dehumidifier and fans to dry water damaged materials? The process of drying water-damaged homes involves the use of proper evaporation rates along with equivalent dehumidification to remove moisture from the air. Professionals in water damage restoration monitor this process by reviewing the relationship of relative humidity and temperature. This relationship is called psychrometrics. Regular household dehumidifiers are made to maintain humidity levels and are not capable of keeping up with the massive amount of humidity caused by water damage. Trying to dry your home out yourself can actually make the situation worse. How clean should my carpeting look after being professionally cleaned? How clean the carpet looks depends on how worn the fibers are and the types of soils...