Month: April 2020

No one likes to think of the potential problems and damage that could happen to their commercial or residential property. Whether your water damage is the result of a heavy rainfall and flooding or if you had a burst pipe or other plumbing issue, water damage needs to be handled by experienced professionals like ours at Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX). Here are a few tips to get the best results from your water damage restoration.

•    Call Restoration Experts Early- Water damage can occur quickly and often without warning. Don’t hesitate to get our professionals in to help stop the water and start cleanup– even if it’s during the middle of the night.

•    Inform Your Insurance Company- After you have called a water damage restoration team such as ours at Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX), call your insurance company and inform them of the issue. You do NOT need to call your insurance before you get the issue sorted out. In fact, many insurance companies would rather you minimize the damage and start to mitigate the situation.

•    Work with Individuals and Companies You Trust- When you have people working in your home or commercial property, you have the right to choose companies and contractors you trust.

•    Remove Damaged Materials- Water damage can turn into mold damage if you don’t immediately remove items such as upholstery, rugs, and other materials that have been saturated beyond saving.

•    Start the Drying and Cleanup- Professionals like ERX have industrial-strength driers, fans, wet-vacs and more that are far more effective than standard, consumer-grade items.

•    Smart Use of Technology Can Determine Dryness- With the smart use of sensors, monitors and meters, our team at ERX can determine exactly how dry your area is and what steps need to be taken.

•    Start the Restoration Process- Once the damaged materials have been removed and the area dried, the restoration process can now begin.

•    Prevent Reoccurrence of a Similar Problem- Determining the source of the problem and preventing it from reoccurring is essential to the water damage restoration process.

There are many times in this life when we have to trust the opinion of a professional. Whether it’s for medical procedures, dental work, or legal counsel, we often find ourselves in situations where we are trusting the degree or credentials of the professional as enough proof that they are acting in our best interest. But what about when it comes to repairing your home? If you’ve recently had a disaster that has left your home in disrepair, you are likely already feeling vulnerable and anxious about the financial toll it may take. You want to make sure you find a trustworthy restoration contractor who can perform the needed quality work at fair and reasonable rate.

How can you find a trustworthy restoration contractor? Look for these four important qualities:

1. Certifications – The first thing to look for in restoration contractors is proper training and certifications. This will allow you to trust that they will go about their work properly and according to code.
2. Accreditations – Knowing that organizations are willing to associate their name with a contractor is a good sign that the contractor has a history of performing good business.
3. Experience – More experience means a greater ability to problem solve on the run and deal with complex issues in a professional manner.
4. Positive reputation – You can check company websites for testimonials as well as various rating websites to see how others have felt about the restoration contractors.

Here at Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX) we work hard to earn your trust and show you that when you come to us for restoration work, you are in capable, reliable hands. Contact us today to learn more.