Hiring a Storm Damage Repair Contractor

Following the aftermath of a hurricane, tornado, or severe weather, you may be wondering how to begin picking up the pieces. Dealing with the aftermath of destructive weather can be devastating and overwhelming, but it is better to act sooner than later in order to get your home back to its original state, so you can get back on your feet. Depending on the severity of the damage, you should try and do what you can immediately. For example, if you home has been flooded, you should work to get as much standing water out of the structure as you can. The longer you leave it in the building, the more destruction will be caused.

In more extreme circumstances, you will want to hire a storm damage repair contractor. As important as it is to hire a contractor quickly, you must take the proper precautions to ensure that you protect yourself. As with any contractor, it is a good idea to get at least three estimates before you choose one. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of disaster victims and claim to be licensed and experienced when they are not. Beware of whom you hire during this time.


There are a number of ways to measure whether or not a contractor has the reputation and experience necessary to complete the job. Speak with only established and reputable contractors in your local area. Check to ensure that each of these companies have completed similar jobs in the past. Many companies offer referrals. If so, you can speak with past customers to get an idea of what is will be like to work with a contractor. Don't base your choice solely on price. Take into consideration other important factors such as a company's experience dealing with insurance claims, background checks, and make sure to choose an insured, licensed, and bonded company.

To ensure that you are hiring a reputable storm damage repair contractor, stay away from out of state contractors who may lack experience in storm damage repair, and uninsured or generally inexperienced companies. Stay away from companies without a local office, companies that have no insurance, poor ratings with the Better Business Bureau, or those that will not provide local references. When getting references, make sure to ask thorough questions to get a full idea of how your project will go. Ask these people about how their experience working with the contractor was. Find out if they completed the project when promised, stayed within the budget, if any issues came up during the project, and if so how they were handled, and ask the person if they would recommend the contractor to others.

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