We Discuss Initial Scope And Move Out Estimate Of Fire Damage In Wilmington

11/24/2019 (Permalink)

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How SERVPRO Conducts an Initial Scope and Move Out Estimate of Fire Damage in Wilmington

 Not many Wilmington residents have prior experience with a fire loss. Consequently, when they confront the aftermath of even a seemingly minor fire, the stress and worry are all too real. Fortunately, what you might lack in familiarity with fire recovery our employees possess the skills, training, and equipment to turn a wet, sooty mess around. Here are some of the first actions we take when called to a fire emergency to give you context and general framework if a move-out of contents is a possibility.

 Meet Your Estimator

The first of our team, you likely see, respond to fire damage in Wilmington is one of our seasoned estimators. Focusing on how many of the water, smoke, and soot-damaged items can benefit from and move toward restoration through appropriate cleaning is the estimator’s primary mission. We depend on the homeowner to share a range of information with the estimator, the better to serve you and restore your property expeditiously.

 Understanding Pre-Testing Results and the Restoration Process

Your SERVPRO estimator performs pre-tests to demonstrate the effect of cleaning methods on fire-damaged items. The results and an overview of the protocols we follow are communicated, and any questions answered. We want our customers to understand how we plan and then implement the phases of a fire damage restoration agenda with the spotlight on contents.

Move-Out Considerations

SERVPRO can offer a pack-out option to prevent further harm to items in the fire damage-affected areas. If there is a clean and dry space within your house or another building on the premises, it can be cost-effective to move the items of interest out and work with them close to home. We also have access to resources at our production facility designed to clean, dry, and deodorize items that provide challenging to manage at your home.

 Estimating Costs for Moving and Cleaning of Contents

The estimator in charge of your move-out does preliminary sorting of objects, dividing them broadly as to whether they are restorable or not. This baseline inventory informs the adjuster from your insurance carrier as to expected claims. Adjusters use the SERVPRO estimate total to establish a reserve on the claim, projecting the eventual costs for the claim. Our experienced estimators strive to provide an initial estimate that closely reflects actual costs.

 SERVPRO of New Hanover takes great care when evaluating the projected cost to move out and restore contents damaged in a fire. Call us at (910) 762-8180 to start the estimating process.

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