What Does a Water Damage Restoration Company Do?

To understand why so many people need to contact All Nation Restoration, you need to have a basic comprehension of what water restoration companies do. This explanation will help you to get some idea of why All Nation sees so much business and why the time might come when you require their services.

The Job of the Restoration Company

Natural disasters having to do with water are relatively common. Flooding is commonplace in parts of the country where there are lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water that can become swollen by too much rainfall, and a collapsed roof is possible in virtually any part of the U.S. if the conditions are right for it.

To break things down a little further, you might regard a water restoration company as the first responder when there has been significant damage to a home. What’s important to keep in mind, though, is that water damage is only part of what the company will be there to repair. A water restoration company may need to take action in the case of fire damage, sewage backups, and other events tangential to what took place. In the case of a hurricane or a tornado, for instance, the water restoration company may possibly have a part in cleaning up the mess.

What the company is looking for is the best way to assist
the tenant or property owner so that the home and its contents will sustain no
further damage.

How the Process Works

No person is ever under an obligation to call All Nation
Restoration or any other water damage restoration company. Rather, they do so
voluntarily because they recognize that such companies have the personnel,
equipment, and expertise to get the job done where no other entity is going to
be as qualified.

Often, the ball gets rolling when an insurance company puts the homeowner or tenant in touch with the water damage restoration company. The restoration company will then come to the property and survey the damage, and then with the homeowner’s permission, they will get to work removing the water and any other contaminants that are present.

Usually, the claims representative or the insurance adjuster
will be familiar with the water damage restoration companies in the area, and
they will be on good terms with them. Though the two have no formal affiliation,
they work in the same area, so it makes sense that they should know each other.

It’s vital to remember, though, that even if it’s your insurance company that makes the call to All Nation Restoration or any other restoration company, they’re working for you and they’ll do whatever you say. It’s often best to hear their assessment of the situation, though, and then to get out of the way and let them go to work. After all, they’re the experts in water damage and cleanup, and there are not many situations they haven’t seen.

The Cleanup

There is no telling exactly how long the cleanup is going to take or what exactly is going to be involved. Every situation will be different, and while some cleanups might take a couple of hours, others might take days or even weeks. Houses or properties that have been completely devastated by natural disasters or human-caused accidents might mean many hours of painstaking restoration.

The insurance company adjuster or claim representative might make some recommendations as to what should be done to get the property back in working order again, but ultimately it is your decision what you want the water damage restoration company to do. Once they’ve looked things over, they will give you an estimate of what their services are going to cost, and they’ll provide you with a contract.

Be sure to read the whole contract so that you have an understanding of all aspects of it. Ask any questions that you have, and then sign on the dotted line so that the company can get to work. Keep in mind that once your signature is on that contract, you are responsible for paying your water damage restoration company. However, your insurance will reimburse you for that money or at least for a large chunk of it.

In the weeks after the cleanup, be sure to check over the areas where the damage was sustained. If you hire a top-of-the-line restoration company like us, then you can be sure that your residence will look new again, but some inferior outfits might do a less-than-stellar job.

Some Final Things to Remember

You don’t have to use the water damage restoration business that your insurance company recommends. If for whatever reason you feel that a particular company is not suitable or you think that another one will be better based on its reputation, by all means, hire the one about which you feel the most comfortable. The restoration company is going to be working for you, and you should vet them just as you would any contractor who is going to be working on your house.

If you have any problem with the restoration company, you
must resolve it with them. Your insurance company will have no responsibility
to get involved.

Also, remember that not all of the cleaning and restoration
services that the company provides may be covered by your insurance policy. If
you are not completely sure about any aspect of what the company is doing, look
at the fine print on your insurance policy or talk to a representative
directly. You might get stuck paying the difference if only some of what the
restoration company is doing is covered.

It’s highly likely that when you meet the representatives from a water damage restoration company like All Nation Restoration, it is going to be at a stressful time in your life. Don’t worry though. Such companies are experts at guiding you through this challenging period and getting things back to normal for you. Just be sure that you use a company that has a proven track record and the skills and equipment required to get your home back to what it once was. 

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  1. I’ve been having issues with water damage in my basement, and I’m not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that working with a professional would be really beneficial for me! That seems like a great way to ensure that I put everything together correctly.

    1. Yes. If you are having issues with water damage, reach out to a reputable restoration company such as All Nation Restoration, LLC.

      If you’re in the Austin or surrounding areas, please give us a call!

  2. No person is ever under an obligation to call All Nation Restoration or any other water damage restoration company. Rather, they do so voluntarily because they recognize that such companies have the personnel, equipment, and expertise to get the job done where no other entity is going to be as qualified. Very good post thank you!

    1. Correct. No one is obligated to call us, but when you want a job don’t correctly, you choose experts with a great reputation such as ours at All Nation Restoration, LLC.

  3. In the weeks after the cleanup, be sure to check over the areas where the damage was sustained. If you hire a top-of-the-line restoration company like All Nation, then you can be sure that your residence will look like new again, but some inferior outfits might do a less than stellar job. Thanks for the post!

    1. That is true!

      All Nation Restoration LLC checks/verifies moisture levels and double checks that the areas they worked on are dry and ready for rebuild.
      Other’s do not have a high standard as we do.

  4. To understand why so many people need to contact All Nation Restoration, you need to have a basic comprehension of what water restoration companies do. Nice post thank you!

  5. It really helped when you talked about water damage and how you should evaluate a company’s reputation before hiring it! Recently, my sister said something burst in her basement, and now it’s flooded! I believe my sister should definitely call a professional damage restoration service, so I’ll be sure to suggest it! Thanks for the advice on how to deal with a water damage restoration company.

  6. The restoration company will then come to the property and survey the damage, and then with the homeowner’s permission, they will get to work removing the water and any other contaminants that are present. Great post thank you so much!

  7. I appreciated it when you shared that it is great to call a water restoration company as the first responder when there has been significant damage to your home. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is worried about her house since there has been a damaged pipe in the basement which has caused the area to be flooded. I will suggest to her hire a reliable water restoration service that can help with the issue.

    1. It is true that you need a company that responds quickly, but more importantly you need a company such as ours that will properly assess the damage and give an accurate quote and plan to mitigate the damage(s).

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  9. I loved that you explained that you should make sure you understand all the parts of the contract that you get from the cleanup company. I noticed that my mom’s basement has suffered from a lot of water damage recently, and I need to hire someone that could help me out. Hopefully, I can find the right service that could help me out and can take care of this problem.

  10. It is helpful that you suggested to check if a water damage restoration company is covered by your insurance before you decide to hire them. We are wanting to find a company to help us with out basement because one of our pipes burst in the cold weather. When we look for a company, I will be sure to ask if they are covered by our insurance, so I could be confident that we could afford their services.

    1. You should always ask the company if they bill directly to your insurance company with no money out of pocket to you. It’s also no a good practice to pay the restoration company your deductible unless the insurance company tells you. Also make sure they us a billing program called Xacimate.

  11. I have a leak in our house and our basement has been flooded. I am currently looking for a water damage restoration company to take the action of removing the soaked items, molds and mildews, and clean up everything. Thank you for the information about the insurance claims, I’m just in urgent need of a professional to help me clean up this damage.

  12. My house is near a river and since it flooded last week, it got affected. Thanks for the advice that I can choose a water damage restoration company other than those that are recommended by my insurance company. I think I’ll find a reliable company to hire so that I can be sure that my house will be safe and dry as soon as possible.

    1. Yes, hiring the right company is the best thing you can do. If you have any questions you can reach us at (512)934-8180

  13. My house is near a river and since it flooded last week, my house got affected by it. Thanks for the advice that I can choose a water damage restoration company other than those that are recommended by my insurance company. I think I’ll find a reliable company to hire so that I can be sure that my house will be safe and dry as soon as possible.

    1. Yes, hiring the right company is the best things you can do. If you have any questions you can reach us at (512)934-8180

  14. I like your tip about how a water damage restoration company makes sure that the structure of the affected area gets repaired. My basement just flooded and now the water is in the walls. I’ll have to hire a company to suck out the water.

  15. There was a flood last week and I want my home restored. I like how you mention a water restoration company looks for the best way to assist the tenant or property owner so that the home and its contents will be restored. Thank you for the information. I’ll contact a water restoration company so they can help fix my home.

    1. Your welcome Jay! Be sure to always read reviews before making the call. Any questions you can reach us at (512)934-8180

  16. Thanks for the tip to hire the water damage service with which we feel the most comfortable. My husband and I recently sustained water damage in our home. Your tips will make it easier to find the right water damage service to hire.

    1. Your welcome Daphne! Glad we could help. If you have questions please call us at (512)934-8180

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