Sunday, 24 November 2013

Filing A Claim For Water Damage

Water damage claims can be a daunting process and as a homeowner, you want to make sure you receive the best compensation incurred due to water damage.  When filing a claim, you should first call your insurance company and inform them about the damage. Basically, the insurance agent who will handle your claim will recommend a professional water damage restoration company, who will personally visit your home and inspect the extent of the damage. After which, the professional water damage restoration company will provide a detailed report about the extent of water damage, calculate the estimated cost of home repair and or replace the damaged personal property. 

What should be included?

Right after determining the extent of damage and cost of repair, the estimates should be submitted to the homeowner’s insurance company. It would be a wise decision to keep a copy of the estimate for your own personal reference. In fact, it would be very advantage on your part if you are going to personally record and document the damages as you can use it for future reference. Right after estimate submission, the insurer will sent an adjuster who will inspect the extent of water damage in your property. The primary job of the insurer adjuster is to assess the water damaged areas as well as determine the extent of personal property damages. The insurance adjuster will then make a report and submit it to your insurance company. After which, the insurance company will give you a check which you can use to repair your home as well as replace the damaged personal property.


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