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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

New Year...Time to Inventory!

1/28/2022 (Permalink)

water and flames colliding Water. Fire. Mold. "Like it never even happened."

A current Home Inventory can save you thousands in lost contents! 

Our technicians specialize in the restoration of contents damaged by fire, water, or mold. Their expertise can help you save money on your loss.  Having a complete inventory of the contents of your home BEFORE a water or fire damage can make certain that all items lost in the fire or flood are included in your insurance claim.

How to create a home inventory

  • Group your possessions into logical categories, i.e., by hobby, by room in your home, etc. 
  • Your list should include not just essentials, but all types of belongings. For example: jewelry and art, as well as everyday leisure items such as televisions and guitars.
  • Don't forget items you use rarely such as holiday decorations, sports equipment, tools, contents stored in the attic or garage, etc.
  • Pull together copies of original sales receipts and/or appraisal documents. Also note model and serial numbers and put in a safe place.
  • Carefully photograph or videotape each item and document a brief description, including age, purchase price and estimated current value. 
  • Store your home inventory and related documents in a safe, easily accessible place online, on your computer or in a fire-proof box or safe deposit box. Consider sharing a copy your insurance provider as well.
  • Once you have completed your home inventory and stored it safely, set a reminder to update the inventory and photos annually.

These are all suggestions and the detail you want to include is up to you.  In the event of a fire, water, or mold damage to your home, ALL contents that are not salvageable should be covered by your insurance claim.  Right down to the spices in your kitchen cabinet.  So whether you go through the whole process of creating a cataloged inventory, or just take pictures of the contents in each room a few times a year, we highly recommend you have a current home inventory.  Just in case.  

We are here and always ready to help if you suffer a damage to your home.  Our teams are trained, professional, and treat each and every home as if it were our own.  

Ready.  24/7 (843) 552-1226

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