Flooring Disasters
One of the more common reasons many homeowners need new floors is a disaster in their home. Typically, the disaster is a flood. But fire, mold, wind, earthquake, or any other act of God can cause a need to replace flooring.
When a disaster like a flood strikes, you should first stop the flooding by calling a plumber. Your second call should be to a disaster restoration company. You need someone who will come in and clean up the mess. You’ll need them to remove the water and demo the portions of your home needing replacement or repair.
You’ll also want to talk to your insurance agency. Which is another reason to choose a restoration company with experience in your area. They will have a track record of dealing with insurance claims matching your loss. And they will be able to help get you the best results for your restoration project.
But how do you choose the right company to get your home started on the path to restoration? It’s a big decision and choosing the wrong disaster cleanup company can mean you have not just a disaster but also a disastrous restoration on your hands.
It’s a Disaster Restoration Emergency. Who do You Call?
When you’ve got water up to your knees in your basement, the last thing you want to do is surf the internet. You don’t have time to research disaster cleanup companies; read through reviews, check references; and make sure the company is properly licensed and insured.
You want the water gone and you want to start the process of cleaning up your disaster as soon as possible.
So you call the first number you see after a quick Google search.
But that phone call could lead to even more disaster.
You could wind up with a fly-by-night, unlicensed, and uninsured disaster cleanup contractor working in your home leaving you exposed to all sorts of issues and liabilities if things go south or the contractor suddenly disappears.
Do Your Research Before You Need a Disaster Cleanup Company
Before you find yourself facing a disaster, take a few minutes to Google “disaster restoration near me” and see what comes up.
Look through the results and visit a few websites. Check for license and insurance information like the list of certifications and licenses on ServPro of St. George’s About Us page.
Search for companies with a proven track record of work in your area. Chances are, if they’ve been doing restoration work in your hometown for decades, they’ve seen every type of disaster. But if they’re new to town, with just a few reviews on their Google profile, they may not be aware of the challenges the red dirt of southern Utah can present when it comes to cleanup.
Help! It’s a Disaster and I didn’t do my Homework!
When you’re dealing with a disaster, the simple way to choose a restoration company is to call the names you know.
Larger, national companies like ServPro provide peace of mind. You know they have a reputation to uphold. They take care to make sure their franchises are all properly licensed and insured.
You can also take an additional measure of confidence if you see a Google Guaranteed checkmark next to their listing.
Google Guaranteed listing example.
The Google Guaranteed checkmark is a quick and easy way to know the company you’re working with has gone through screening. They’ve had to submit their licenses and certifications and are backed by a $2,000 guarantee from Google.
Your Disaster Cleanup Company Has Come and Gone… Time for New Flooring!
Once the moisture from the flood or fire damage has been removed from your home, it’s demo time. At Red Rock Flooring, we’re experts in dustless demo and will remove your damaged flooring while keeping the rest of your home as clean as possible. Damaged tile, damaged hardwood, damaged laminate, or whatever needs to be removed, we’ll get your project ready for the installation of your new floors.
Our flooring experts will walk you through the types of flooring currently available. We’ll help you determine what type of flooring is right for your application, budget, and style.
And when your disaster restoration project is finished, we’ll have you thinking your home not only looks like the disaster never happened, but that it looks better than it ever has.
