Know this before you hire a water damage professional

There are countless Americans who have been on the other end of some sort of scam for hiring a so-called water damage professional. One reason that makes this more common is that the call happens when stress and emotions are heightened because a pipe blew and now half of the house is flooded with water. Running online to get the first available contact is a popular reaction and fault that people make which they cannot be blamed for.

Sadly there are many crooks who portray they are a qualified and licensed specialist and then turn around to either:

• not finishing the job
• Take the deposit and don't show up
• Stealing from the home
• Taking apart other parts of the home to steal high dollar materials such as copper piping
• Create more damages so you have to pay more for their time and work
• Do a horrible job or temporary fix that becomes a problem soon after

To avoid all this commotion and headache on top of an already sensitive and fragile time, be steps ahead and have a team ready that you trust and do a thorough search.

Now there is a team I can trust

When you are looking for water damage professionals, there are different things you should look for so you feel supported and as calm as you can be knowing that you picked a good team.

Specifications to look out for are:

• Fully licensed and certified professional(s)
• Company is bonded and insured
• Been in the business for years with tons of experience with locals and communities
• Well trusted and highly reviewed by customers
• Partnerships, affiliates and members of like minded companies and businesses within the industry
• A reputable name

With these promising findings and results, you are ready for when an unforantate disaster makes its way into your home that most people aren't prepared for.

I thought this was covered?

Something that is just as important is a homeowners insurance that you are happy with and know what is and isn't included. There is a standard coverage for all companies that are sudden and accidental damages from water, but there are the fine details that make each company and plan different to each customer and home.

When writing a claim after your trusted team of experts finishes the job, then your insurance company declines your claim, you will be paying those damages from your pocket.

Clarifying what is in your coverage plan will make things more transparent so you can decide which type of coverage is best for you way before any disaster strikes.

A great tip to know is that not all insurance companies cover all natural disasters of floods and storms. There are options of getting this separately in case you live in an area that has high calls for it.