A Category 3 estimate, compared to categories 1 and 2 estimates, is a lot of the same and more. As we’ve reviewed the estimates for category 1 and 2 losses you’ve been introduced to the elements of the estimate as well as examples of many...
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In the previous post, talking about the category 1 loss, we introduced what the line items look like and what each column means. We talked about how each cost is included in the estimate as a line item, and why the unit prices are what...
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Understanding the processes of dealing with water damage is a good thing and should help you get sleep at night. We hope that the previous posts in this series have been helpful in gaining or solidifying that understanding. Understanding the written estimates of the costs incurred...
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The water mitigation contractor is the third member of your water loss recovery team. First, we talked about the rights and responsibilities of the people who need things done: the property owner. Then the people who make it possible to get it done by providing the money:...
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The way of the world is: money is the grease that makes things happen. A cynic would say this is because people are greedy. I am not a cynic. Even though water disaster mitigation companies deal with water damage and some devastating circumstances, your best...
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It’s an unfortunate reality that disasters happen to the best of us, the worst of us, and everyone in between. The nature and severity of the disasters will differ as much as one individual differs from another. In this post, we talk about disasters as they...
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What If? Water disasters usually sneak up on you, and you will need to know what to do after it happens. Imagine you have an appointment scheduled with your significant other to enjoy a mid-week couple’s massage. Why wait for the weekend to destress, do it when...
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This series is about water damage to your home or business. Remember, we’re talking about the sort of water damage that destroys all sorts of materials such as wood, drywall, concrete, carpet, insulation, furniture, electronics, clothing, sentimental memorabilia, important documents and so many other things...
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Every job has its tools. Whether it is a roofer, computer programmer, or water mitigation company, everyone uses tools. Some of those tools fall into the more traditional definition like wrenches, hammers, and crowbars. But some are less tangible like training, information gathering, and math. In...
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When you call in a professional for help in any area there are a few reasons you do so. One is knowledge, another is to get assistance with labor, but very often the reason it is best to call in the professionals is that they...
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