Should I hire a Water Damage Restoration Company?

Hiring a water damage restoration company in Jersey City can be difficult. We have worked synergistically with almost every reputable mitigation company in NJ. Their services include but are not limited to:

• water pump out / extraction (removing sitting water from a room to prevent further damage)
• water damage repair / mitigation (removing wet material , drying and dehumidifying)
• burst pipe repair (working with an emergency plumber to shut off water and repair broken pipe)
• septic clean up (pumping out sitting sewage, removing damaged material, deodorizing etc.)
• fire damage repair (removal of fire damaged material after insurance company visit and removing smoke odor)
• mold removal (mold remediation according to local laws and regulations)
• cleaning and demolition services (anti microbial cleaning to prevent mold growth)

Which Restoration Company Should I Hire?

• Don’t rely on advertisements alone when hiring a water clean up company.
• Search the internet for complaints on prospective Restoration Companies in Jersey City.
• Verify with the State that the Water Damage Repair Company is licensed and insured.
• Most honorable restoration companies will not use scare tactics or pressure you to sign.

Do not Hire a Restoration Contractor if:

• Their address can’t be verified and/or is not listed in the telephone book.
• They are not affiliated with any recognized trade association. Check the IICRC
• Their license or insurance information cannot be verified.
• They  can not or will not provide local references.
• Their contract is confusing and does not list a total cost of repairs
• They use scare tactics to pressure you into signing a contract.

Most restoration companies promise homeowner’s that there will be no cost out of pocket. Unfortunately the contract they have you sign does not include that language. Most of the time you sign a contract that holds the homeowner liable for all work performed that may or may not be covered by your home owners insurance. Sometimes the insurance company does not agree with the restoration company’s bill and pays them what they think is fair. The water damage restoration company can then bill you for the difference whether it is justified or not once you sign their paper. Hiring a Public Adjuster will create oversight with an expert level of claim management. We will review and negotiate all bills from vendors and make sure nobody takes advantage of you! Call us today to review your restoration bill! Email Us