How to Hire a Water Damage Restoration Company
A checklist for choosing a water damage restoration company: licensing, insurance, certifications, written estimates and red flags.
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Tell the operator your city, what happened and whether water is still running. You will be connected with a local provider that covers your area.
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- Give your city and ZIP code
- Say what happened and if water is still running
- Ask the company about its license and insurance
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Verify license and insurance, ask about IICRC trained technicians, get a written scope and price, and avoid anyone who pressures you or asks for large upfront cash payments.
Checklist
- License: rules vary by state and city. Ask for the license number if one is required and check it with your state or local licensing office.
- Insurance: request proof of general liability coverage and ask whether workers are covered.
- Training: ask whether technicians hold IICRC certifications for water damage work.
- Scope and price: a written estimate that lists what will be done.
- Documentation: moisture readings, photos and equipment logs.
- References: recent customers or reviews you can verify.
Red flags
- Door to door solicitation after a storm
- Pressure to sign immediately
- No written estimate
- Demands for full payment in cash upfront
- Reluctance to show license or insurance
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