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Choosing A Fire Damage Contractor - Fire Damage Restoration Questions
1.00Does the white kilz used in fire restoration (our whole attic) devalue a house once it's on sale?
Q.I am grateful for your responses. I am worried about the resale of our house...
A.It will depend on the extent of the fire's original damage and what was done to fix it. Often times the framing of the building can be weakened by the fire or even the water from the fire dept. can cause extensive structural damages. The kilz primer is used to cover the smoke stains and smell. But it should not be used to hide damage. If there was an insurance claim, then it must be explained to the buyer.
1.00Fire - Advice from landlords?
Q.The house that we rent out had a fire. I've already informed the insurance company, there's an adjuster coming out, and the tenants are staying somewhere else. If anyone else has been in this situation, I'm wondering if there's any helpful advice for us. Should we drive 10 hours to check things out? If so, when? How many repair/restoration estimates should I try to get aside from the one my insurance uses?
I'd planned on doing other work to the home. Can I have a contractor do that work at the same time and split the billing appropriately, or will that screw up the insurance and tax stuff?
Please provide any additional ideas. We've never had a big insurance claim and I don't want to overlook stuff. We had previously planned on having the tenants out by April, doing some renovations, and putting it up for sale. I don't know how much this will change things. One bedroom is destroyed and there's a lot of smoke damage throughout the upstairs.
A.When the work is completed make sure you have a mold inspector come out and do a test to clear the house before you sell it. The water damage following the fire can cause a liability for you and you want to make sure that the insurance company is covering it before they close your claim out.
Also take lots of before and after photos for the prospective buyers. When you tell them about the previous fire damage it will make it easier to show them where the damage was and how it was fixed.
Get LOTS of estimates. Each contractor will also help you think of issues you may not have considered. This is an ideal time to remodel - the insurance company will work with you. Just make sure this will not interfere with your rental loss benefit (if you have it).
1.00Can we sell our house after a fire?
Q.We had a fire that damaged the kitchen with fire/water and the rest of the house with smoke and heat. We have a repair check here from our insurance company but all we want to do is the demo and sell as is to an investor. Legally can we do that? We are being told that we can't, but I don't see why not....
(being told no by contractor who did estimate, says that has to be up to code to sell....)
Ok, let me aski this...can I fire the contractor that pulled buliding permits?
(No Chosen Answer)
1.00How do you clean so the fire inside the dryer won" t come back?did it damage the wires?
Q.We cleaned the vent and trap but i pluged it up it makes a humming sound. did the fire inside damage the motor?
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1.00Homeowner hired a restoration company after a fire, who is supposed to get the permits?
Q.Had a house fire, hired a restoration company to clean and repair fire, smoke and water damage. Who is supposed to the the buliding permits?
A.The permits are the responsibility of the contractor. They have to be licensed to do the work and they are responsible for furnishing the details of the work as well as doing the work to code. Period
1.00Fire damage estimation?
Q.Hi i had a fire in my home the other day and id say 75% of the damage is from the water and smoke. I talked to a few restoration companys and they said they have a program that the punch it what they have to clean and do and it prints out an estimate and they download the prices allowed by the insurance every quarter does anyone know where i can get this program at? i just want to double check their prices. Thanks!
well i found a site and got the same estimator one of the company who came here used and found last quarters insurance allowances and made my own estimate so it can indeed be done. completly free.
A.Um, you can't get it. They pay big bucks for it, it's not given out.
Bottom line, though, you are free to call the contractor of your choice, and ask THEM to give you an estimate, also!
1.00What loopholes should I look out for when purchasing house insurance?
Q.I am about to get house insurance for my home. I know some companies will cover for fire etc..but not for the smoke or water damage due to the fire. Are there any other loopholes I should look out for?
A.The first answerer apple has gotten it pretty much right as far as i know it.
every policy is different.
i've asked for australian questions only so i'm going to assume you are in australia.
if you are buying home insurance and in australia, there is usually two types.
1) listed events cover. ie the policy specifies exactly what you ARE covered for and everything else is excluded.
2) accidental cover. the policy covers everything EXCEPT what is listed in the exclusions.
the second type of policy i've listed is usually dearer for the simple fact that your cover is not restricted to certain events.
also check your excess/deducitble.
most policies will cover fire to your home and smoke damages from THAT fire, but will not cover smoke damage only which comes from another source (ie your next door neighbours house burnt down - yours is fine, except smoke damaged).
i've never heard of water damage caused by a fire brigade putting out a fire out your house being excluded. the fire dept would be there to prevent the fire spreading and further loss occurring - so their presence would be beneficial to the insurer. are you sure that's correct?
1.00Where can I get a list of new jersey insurance restoration contractors.?
A.What- you had a loss and there not coming out of the woodwork- ha ha, Former Fire and Water damage GC- Dallas area.
Look in the phone book under Fire and Water Damage Restoration- you will not find a list like this- but Insurance Adjuster will know most of them. They are General Contractors who specilize in Fire and Water. Also there are companies who only do Content cleanup, like ServePro. They do Water clean up. And Furniture cleaning.
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Choosing A Fire Damage Contractor
If your property has suffered fire damage, hire only a qualified and certified fire damage restoration contractorx to mitigate your losses and begin the process of restoration. Fire damage companies have access to special technologies and methods, by which they can control odors, eliminate soot and ash, monitor air quality and remove stains from your structure and belongings. A general contractor is simply not equipped with the same level of expertise.
A fire damage restoration specialist should have the necessary licensing that's required to practice in your state. He or she should have a strong local presence, and have experience mitigating fire disasters in your area. He should be a member of professional organizations in his niche. Some examples are the National Institute of Disaster Restoration and the National Air Filtration Association. He should have many years of experience in the fire damage restoration services niche. If your fire damage is extensive, he should be prepared to handle large scale fire damage restoration service needs, and must have the resources to handle such a large restoration project.
Make sure that your fire repair company comes with enough liability coverage and worker's compensation coverage. If there are sub contractors involved, they will need to have sufficient coverage too. Your fire damage restoration specialist should be able to give you an estimated time frame for the completion of the project. He should be able to give you a detailed estimate of the cost of the project in writing, and should be able to offer a warranty of his work. Make sure that you have a list of references so you can check the veracity of his credentials. Call these references and ask them about the contractor -- did he complete the restoration on schedule? Was the work thorough and professional? Would they recommend the services of the fire damage contractor? We make finding professional reputed fire damage restoration specialists like this in Portland, easy and hassle free. Simply fill out your details in the form, and we'll put you in touch with professional and experienced fir repair companies in Portland.
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Kitchen Grease fire on stove no water damage but extensive smoke damage thru out the house. Insurance company has been notified and adjustor to be hear in 24 hours.
Sandra S
Had a heavy smoker in a 1 bedroom unit in a multi-unit building and the odor spread throughout the building. Need an estimate to remove the smoke odor and clean the furniture in the unit as soon as possible. Thanks.
If your property has suffered fire damage, hire only a qualified and certified fire damage restoration contractorx to mitigate your losses and begin the process of restoration. Fire damage companies have access to special technologies and methods, by which they can control odors, eliminate soot and ash, monitor air quality and remove stains from your structure and belongings. A general contractor is simply not equipped with the same level of expertise.
A fire damage restoration specialist should have the necessary licensing that's required to practice in your state. He or she should have a strong local presence, and have experience mitigating fire disasters in your area. He should be a member of professional organizations in his niche. Some examples are the National Institute of Disaster Restoration and the National Air Filtration Association. He should have many years of experience in the fire damage restoration services niche. If your fire damage is extensive, he should be prepared to handle large scale fire damage restoration service needs, and must have the resources to handle such a large restoration project.