United Water Restoration Group Highlights Structure Damage Problems Posed by Vacant Homes

Online, September 5, 2012 (Newswire.com) - While many homeowners are aware of the ways in which they can prevent fire, water or smoke damage within their own property, it can prove difficult to control these events in vacant, neighboring homes. A recent story from CBS highlights a recent fire that occurred in a local Kansas City, Missouri community. According to the report, a vacant home caught fire for the second time in a year. Although the bank that owned the home took action with the first fire, the building has since been left unattended, according to neighbors. The second fire is noted to cause even more concern among local citizens, since it caused both the north and south neighboring homes to catch fire. In addition to fire damage, these homeowners are now faced with having to pay for repair costs for water and smoke damage. United Water Restoration Group, a structural repair company based in Florida, responds to this story with sympathy and offers tips for those concerned about vacant homes within their own community.

United Water Restoration Group adds that often times vacant, foreclosed or bank-owned homes carry limited property insurance, which can affect the structure's repair or compensation provided to affected neighbors. According to the report, one frustrated neighbor has called city officials in hopes of finding a permanent solution. United Water Restoration Group adds that if a vacant home appears to impose any sort of safety risk, it is essential for residents to contact the proper experts and authorities to have the property inspected, to determine if any corrective action needs to be taken.

While options may be limited for neighbors living next to a vacant home, United Water Restoration Group looks at the Kansas City incident as an opportunity to highlight the value of home insurance. Although any kind of property damage is undesirable, the company notes that homeowners should make sure to have proper coverage to address structural repair within their own home and any neighboring homes that may be affected by an internal incident, such as a fire. In a recent press statement, United Water Restoration Group advises, "It is important to make sure that your home is covered when any disaster takes place, so make sure that your home is protected for water, fire, and flood damages. In the event that a fire occurs, it is essential to call a fire damage expert immediately, who can walk you through the repair process, as well as the insurance process. United Water Restoration walks our clients through the entire repair procedure from home restoration to receiving payment from insurance providers."

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United Water Restoration Group is a structural repair company with offices located throughout the state of Florida. The company specializes in mold remediation, sewage and water removal, along with storm and fire damage repair. The company maintains solid customer support and offers 24/7 emergency response.

To learn more about the company's flooding repair services, visit www.unitedwaterrestoration.com.