Flood Damage in San Diego can occur for various reasons including burst pipes, faulty foundations, plugged drainage systems, and adverse weather conditions. When there is an influx of excessive water, damage can occur to electrical systems, drywall, wood products, and personal assets. The longer these items remain wet, the more extensive the damage. Since you don’t know when a flood will occur, it’s a good idea to find a flood damage restoration contractor ahead of time before an actual emergency arises.
To start your search for a flood damage restoration contractor, ask people you know for referrals. Friends, family members, and co-worker can provide you with detailed information about the response time, workmanship, and customer service each contractor delivered. If you work with a plumbing contractor, ask him for suggestions. Plumbers often come into contract with flood damage restoration contractors during the course of their business operations. You can call your insurance company for referrals. Since your insurance company will have to work with this contractor, getting a referral from them will make the claims process easier.
After you have the names of two contractors, call each one to ask them about their credentials and industry affiliations. If a contractor answers his phone with a generic greeting such as “water clean-up” or “water restoration services”, ask the contractor for the full name of his business. If he hesitates or mumbles a name, it may be an attempt to hide the true name of his business to avoid responsibility for his work. Call another contractor when this happens to you.
It’s advisable to work with flood damage restoration contractors who are IICRC-certified. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification is a non-profit organization that approves schools to teach its certification programs that are aimed to help technicians achieve a high level of professionalism while conducting business. In addition, verify whether a contractor is licensed and if he carries an adequate level of insurance.
Once you have gathered this information, make a well-informed decision so you will have a trusted contractor to call if your home ever floods. For additional details, contact Quick-Dry Flood Services. This company can handle commercial and residential flood services.
