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Make sure to get an accurate estimate and an agreed upon scope of work. If your home has been damaged or destroyed by a disaster, you will be faced with the task of getting accurate estimates to repair or replace what was damaged prior to the disaster. This usually requires multiple contractors to provide detailed…..
READ MORE »Posted on February 7th, 2012 in category: Contracting Service Tips
Pro’s and con’s of hiring a “preferred contractor” vs. your own contractor After a disaster, you may be faced with selecting a contractor to perform the repairs. In some cases your insurance adjuster may recommend one or even bring one with them to provide estimates and/or agree on the scope and cost of the repairs……
READ MORE »Posted on January 21st, 2012 in category: Contracting Service Tips
How do you screen a contractor? Selecting the right contractor to work on your home, especially after a disaster can be a daunting task. When you start the interviewing process, everyone looks and sounds so good with the nice pictures, brochures, and videos. How do you determine which one is a better choice than another? …..
READ MORE »Posted on January 9th, 2012 in category: Contracting Service Tips
What type of contractor do I need to repair my flooded home? If your home has been damaged by a flood, you may need to hire the services of professionals to mitigate the damages, handle any damaged personal property, or perform repairs. Typically, contractors who specialize in flood mitigation and repair are most familiar with…..
READ MORE »Posted on January 2nd, 2012 in category: Contracting Service Tips
The following information is a segment taken from Chapter 14: Avoiding Disaster Scams from The Red Guide to Recovery – Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors. Five Tricks of a Con Artist After a disaster, con artists often canvass neighborhoods looking for opportunities to take advantage of the survivors. Here are five ways that scam artists…..
READ MORE »Posted on December 13th, 2011 in category: Recovery Tips
FEMA has a great blog site, one of their recent posts is a reminder that Hurricane Season may be over for 2011, but it’s never too early to prepare for 2012! Check out their blog about the End of Hurricane Season, which includes a link to a video of the 2011 Hurricane Season from Space…..
READ MORE »Posted on December 1st, 2011 in category: Hurricanes