Here in Jacksonville, FL, it can often seem like natural disasters occur at a much more frequent rate than in much of the rest of the country. With year-round favorable weather for the storm systems that produce tornadoes and flooding rains, as well as its location near the Atlantic Ocean and its potential for hurricane weather, it’s no surprise that Florida ranks as the US state fifth-most prone to disaster. In fact, Florida has received over 63 major disaster declarations since the statistic was first tracked in 1953. Worse, this metric stands to increase as we see the frequency of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more with each coming year.
However, when you’re standing amidst the wreckage created by Mother Nature, the only statistics you should consider is the average time and resources it will take to get your property back to normal. Restoring your commercial property to its former glory with the help of a commercial restoration company will help you get back to business and minimize the expenses caused by unexpected shutdowns. Still, it is essential to ensure you hire a reputable commercial restoration company to ensure the project is completed the right way as well as on time and on budget. Consult this guide to finding the right commercial restoration company for your property.
After a major event that causes storm damage, commercial property owners will soon find that there are an astounding number of companies that purport themselves to be professional restoration experts. To this point, many carpet cleaning companies and local construction companies will try to capitalize on their relevant experience. Yet, carpet cleaning companies usually deal only with carpets, while most general construction companies focus on the removal and replacement of elements damaged by water.
However, true restoration involves multiple elements of a commercial property, including carpets, other flooring, drywall, framing, and many others. In addition, since water damage restoration in Jacksonville, FL takes place in a humid climate, mold may quickly become a concern. As a result, certified technicians trained in all the above areas provide a much more comprehensive restoration that doesn’t rely on disposal and replacement.
While it’s important to be able to identify unreliable or partial-service commercial restoration companies, the best services tend to share several common characteristics. Look for these qualities in an emergency disaster restoration company:
Variety of services—as mentioned above, many supposed commercial restoration services are simply regular contractors or carpet cleaning companies who offer some elements of disaster mitigation. While you can certainly contract a variety of companies, each of whom specializes in a single area like flood clean-up, mold remediation, fire damage, and more, it is often more cost effective to utilize a single company that performs each of these functions for a large-scale incident like a natural disaster. However, be sure to ask whether the company is skilled in your area of need.
After a natural disaster occurs, contact your insurance company as soon as possible. If you already have disaster planning services via a disaster restoration company, insurance can help you arrange a visit. If not, perform a thorough search of Jacksonville area disaster restoration services on reputable sites like the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. Browse reviews and recommendations, then contact the businesses on your shortlist and look for the qualities listed above.
Remember—your insurance company cannot force you to utilize the commercial restoration company of their choice. However, you’ll want to ensure the company you choose is willing to work with your insurance. Otherwise, you’ll need to cover the costs.
When the worst happens, you need a commercial restoration company that can restore your property to its original condition efficiently and affordably. With a Priority Response Plan via the Crisis Over Program and Contractors Inc, you’ll receive an expedited response after the danger has passed. Best of all, our 24/7/365 response, affordable pricing, expert technicians, and custom response plan will have your commercial space back up and running well before the competition, so you can minimize downtime and preserve your bottom line.
For more information, please contact the Jacksonville, FL commercial restoration experts at Contractors Inc today.
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