When an emergency hits, you need a reliable company – one that you can trust – to assess the problem honestly and provide both an estimate and time frame to complete the job.
After a disaster, every quote you get from restoration contractors will be different. The technology used and the amount of equipment available differs with each company. When you are in need of restoration services, it’s good to ask about the equipment that will be used.
What should I be looking for in a restoration contractor? Certainly, the more experience your contractor has, the greater likelihood that they’ve successfully solved problems similar to yours. Up front, every disaster may seem similar, but the truth is, during remediation problems arise that are unique to every building.
What about training? All technicians should be expertly trained and certified. Training provided by IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is considered the highest standard.
Does the equipment really make a difference? After experience and training, access to equipment required to fix the many unexpected issues water damage can cause is critical. Using proper equipment fixes these problems in a cost-effective, safe, and timely manner. You want to get back in your home or office as quickly as possible – equipment plays a major role in timeliness. Here are some examples.
Quality of equipment. Successful restoration companies typically own a sizeable inventory of equipment because they understand exactly what equipment to buy and what equipment is needed to mitigate numerous disasters. After catastrophic events, when every supplier is running low on inventory, a company with an extensive network of branches and a large inventory of equipment across categories is more likely to have what you need. A professional contractor relies on specialized equipment from reputable restoration equipment suppliers, not Amazon.
Drying Technology. Drying the area takes time. And it must be done thoroughly, or mold will eventually result. All Restoration 1 senior technicians learn firsthand how to dry different surfaces most effectively at the Dewald School of Structural Drying. We invest in educating our technicians because this instruction allows us to dry your property as fast as possible – with less or no demo of affected materials. We use the latest drying equipment and technical expertise. In fact, we have over 500 pieces of drying equipment. We can handle small jobs, as well as large commercial facilities. One note here – if the water damage in your home is related to CAT3 losses owing to sewage, demo will probably need to be performed for health reasons.
Remote Monitoring System. Using advanced technology, Restoration 1 can set up specialized equipment in the customer’s facility and monitor the equipment remotely – ensuring the quickest possible drying of your home or office. By monitoring the equipment, Restoration 1 can determine whether the conditions in the affected areas are drying as expected or whether further action needs to be taken. The system also allows for alerts if equipment stops running unexpectedly. Because manual labor costs are reduced, the remote monitoring system benefits customers by reducing their water damage restoration costs. This system assures the home or business owner that the drying process is effective and can help to determine a timeframe for completion.
Better relationships with insurance companies. The remote monitoring system also aids the home or business owner in negotiations with their insurance companies by providing the carrier with irrefutable data on the drying conditions during the lifespan of the mitigation process. This is particularly true when we are monitoring large commercial properties. These larger losses can be costly as numerous monitoring visits are necessary to achieve the correct drying status. Lowering the number of monitoring visits greatly reduces the overall cost of the claim.
Trust Your Home Or Business To The Best. We are committed to being available 24/7 when an emergency occurs in your home or commercial building. We stand behind the outstanding work we perform and we don’t complete the project until you are fully satisfied with the results. Please give Restoration 1 a call at 720-605-2994 or visit our website for more information on Restoration 1 and our water damage experts.