Should You Choose the Mitigation Company to do the Rebuild?

10/7/2022 (Permalink)

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What's Involved In the Mitigation and Reconstruction Process

Restoration after a flood or other natural disaster can be a daunting process, especially if you don't know where to start. This guide will help you understand what's involved in the mitigation and reconstruction process.

There are many unknowns that can impact how long the reconstruction process takes to complete.

The reconstruction process is unpredictable. It depends on many factors, including the extent of damages and your insurance company's decision-making process. You should also consider that there are other unknowns that may impact how long it takes to complete the reconstruction project:

• The company you hire to do your rebuild may make mistakes during the rebuilding process, which can delay completion.
• If there is structural damage from high winds or flooding, then additional steps must be taken before reconstruction begins (such as removing debris).

The first thing you'll need to consider is the insurance claims process.

The first thing you'll need to consider is the information you receive from your insurance claims adjuster.

Generally speaking, insurance companies are big, impersonal corporations. They're used to dealing with claims on a large scale and don't want any trouble from their customers. If they think that you might cause them problems (for example, if they think your claim will be more complicated than others), they'll likely give your case the cold shoulder or send a low-level employee who doesn't have the authority to make decisions about it. If this sounds familiar, SERVPRO of Nantahala can help!

Another thing you'll want to decide on is whether you'll use a mitigation company that does both the cleanup and reconstruction services.

When choosing a mitigation company, you should make sure that it does both the cleanup and reconstruction services. If your home was damaged beyond repair during a flood or other natural disaster, then you'll want to ensure that your contractor can rebuild it in such a way that it's resistant to future weather conditions and damage. This means they should offer materials with high performance ratings (such as those from Shake-R-Dry) and have experience building homes in your area's climate.

Another thing you'll want to decide on is whether you'll use a mitigation company that does both the cleanup and reconstruction services. If so, consider these things:

• The company’s reputation—you need someone who has successfully completed projects like yours before.
• Their track record—does their work stay on time? Does their work stay within budget?

Choosing a one-stop-shop for the entire restoration process will go a long way toward speeding up your final walk through with the insurance adjuster.

The idea of doing everything yourself is appealing, but it can be a daunting task. It can ultimately cost more in time and money for you to try to do everything yourself than if you had hired a professional from the beginning.

A second benefit of choosing one-stop-shop companies is speedier assistance when dealing with your insurance company adjuster. Because they have already done much of the work required on their end, they are better prepared when it comes time for them to negotiate with your adjuster or assist during inspections or final walkthroughs. This allows them to move things along faster and get everyone paid faster!

With so much to think about and plan for, it can be hard to know which decisions are the right ones for your disaster recovery. If you're still unsure about any of these issues, consider getting in touch with a professional restoration company like SERVPRO of Nantahala first. We have decades' worth of experience helping others who've been through similar situations. Let us help guide you through this process with as little stress as possible!