Smoke,
Fire, and Water Restoration
What to look for when selecting
an ethical smoke, fire and water restoration
company:
When selecting any business to do
work on your next project for your home or business
you should select a business that:
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Shows you a copy of their
insurance cover letter.
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Shows you a copy of their
contractor's license.
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Verify and actually call
references.
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Ask how they handle problems and
complaints.
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Get everything in writing, make
sure what is in the contract is actually what is
going into your home.
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Never be pressured into making a
decision today.
The important thing to understand
about a restoration company is that the repair MUST
be done correctly the first time. If it is not fixed
100% correct the first time you may end up with
other problems such as mold etc. Then the insurance
may not pay for the damage.
What to avoid when selecting a
business in this industry:
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A business that does not show
you their insurance. If someone is injured on
the job and is not insured the consumer may be
liable. Why take that chance?
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A business that a licensed
contractor will not be on the job site. Why
would you not want a license contractor there?
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A business that will not provide
you a detailed estimate.
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A business that will not let you
call customers. Most happy clients are happy to
talk.
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A business that make guarantees
that appear too good to be true. This hold true
in estimating when the job will be complete.
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When getting a bid, make sure
you receive the total cost of the job. This is
very important because there are a lot of price
games in this industry.