United Water Restoration Offers Advice for Coping with Fire Damage
Property damage caused by the recent High Park fire in Colorado and Little Bear fire in New Mexico has many homeowners and insurance companies assessing the best plan of action. United Water Restoration Group offers offers further tips.
Online, July 11, 2012 (Newswire.com) - For Colorado and New Mexico residents, the recent High Park and Little Bear fires have caused a sincere amount of panic. Many homeowners were forced to evacuate their homes and are returning to assess and correct the damage done. According to a new article from InsuranceNewsNet, it is important for a homeowner to take proper precautions when documenting and calling for repairs, especially if they expect to get results from their home insurance provider. United Water Restoration Group is familiar with the finer details of fire damage repair and provides expert tips and assistance when dealing with insurance providers throughout the reconstruction process.
According to the article, the respective fires damaged approximately 189 homes in Colorado and 240 in New Mexico. While this damage may have many construction companies and insurance providers bogged down with work, it is essential for homeowners to remain proactive in the rebuilding process. As the article states, even insurance adjusters are quickly working to assess the damage and ensure timely repairs. Kelly Campbell, Vice President of Property Casualty Insurers Association of America(PCI), "Adjustors are moving into the fire damaged areas and are available to work individually with policyholders to begin answering the question of what to do next? However, the first step is to contact your insurer or agent through the company's toll free telephone number to start the claims process."
According to United Water Restoration, working with insurance companies can be monumentally stressful for someone who just experienced severe damage to their property. Some of the proper documentation may be lost in the fire, and it can prove especially difficult to keep things organized in order to get the necessary repairs. Many residents who experience similar situations should search for restoration companies, such as United Water Restoration Group, as it helps its clients along every stage of the insurance claims process.
The article notes that while there are many things to look out for when selecting a contractor for repairs, it is essential to not waste time in getting repairs. After getting estimates and establishing a proper payment plan, it is important to always maintain thorough records of receipts and damage through photos and video. Kelly Campbell adds, "As residents return to their homes they should wear protective clothing and watch for signs of any remaining burning embers around the property."
United Water Restoration Group agrees with these precautionary suggestions and offers further tips. The company suggests reducing odor with an Ozone machine, using a special chemical to wipe down walls and throwing away any open food containers that may have soot contamination.
ABOUT:
United Water Restoration Group is a structural repair company with offices located throughout the state of Florida. The company specializes in mold remediation, sewage removal and water, 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.