A serious fire is one of the most traumatic events that can happen to your business. After the fire is put out, you have so much to deal with. You may think you don’t have the time to carefully choose a fire restoration company, and it would be best to quickly pick one and get the process moving. But, choosing the wrong fire restoration company could actually slow the process down through delays and poor work that may even need to be redone. Even with these issues, the work may not cost less. It is best to take the time to select a company that does quality work for a reasonable price, and we will give you some tips to help you do this.
Make Sure The Company Is Licensed, Certified, and Insured
A licensed company will be familiar with industry and safety standards and be sure to follow them. Additionally, hiring a company that is insured means, you will be covered should the company cause additional damage to your home or should one of the workers get injured. Certifications are important because they show that the company has the skills as well as the experience to do the needed repairs.
Check the Company’s Reputation
You’ll want to know if the company is reputable before you hire them. One way to find out what other people think of them is to look at online reviews. However, since it isn’t always easy to tell if online reviews are authentic, you could also ask around to see if anyone you know is familiar with them. Another way to get an idea of their reputation is to see how long they have been in business.
Look To See If the Company Is Available In an Emergency
Emergencies can happen anytime. So, you want a company that is ready to respond 24/7. This is necessary in order to keep any damage from getting worse. It is also important to know how quickly they will respond to an emergency. Then, the company should keep in touch with you and let you know how long the repairs will take.
Choose a Company Whose Technicians Can Provide Multiple Services
There are many issues that need to be addressed in restoring a fire-damaged building. These issues include water damage, smoke odors, structural issues, and soot damage. It will be easier for you if the company’s technicians can handle all of these.
Otherwise, the company will need to stop when one repair is done until other technicians are brought in, and the work can be resumed. This delays the completion of the work and likely increases the cost.
Find Out If the Business Will Work With Your Insurance Company
You would probably find it helpful to choose a fire restoration company that will work with your insurance company. You are probably busy enough just trying to recover from the fire. If your fire restoration company takes care of filing the insurance claim, you can concentrate on getting your business up and running.
Contact Us
Fire damage restoration is an important job, and you’ll need a reputable company that will help you. But, you can depend on RestorePro’s certified technicians to walk you through the process and help you get your commercial building back in no time. To schedule an appointment, call us at 1-800-847-0114, or connect with us on Facebook to see more of what RestorePro can do for you.
