Imagine if your home were destroyed by a flood or fire what kind of mess you’ve have before you. Attempting to go through all your possessions to assess what can be salvaged is a tedious process. It’s quite possible items you think can’t be cleaned actually can be when performed by a professional. Because sorting through everything is so cumbersome and the mess can be so difficult to clean, many homeowners and businesses turn to an emergency pack out company to handle the cleanup
Insurance companies tend to use emergency pack out services to go in and assess the damage, transport the property to a secure location, clean the items that can be cleaned and provide a report regarding the losses. These companies tend to use special cleaning equipment, such as ultrasonic cleaning, to gently clean items more thoroughly.
The most recent hurricane to hit Florida generated storm surges that took out many homes, bringing water levels to the second floor of the home. In situations like this where the walls are soaked through and through, the home must be gutted to rid it of dangerous black mold. This is the type of damage that does not show up immediately, but a few weeks after the event, homeowners can start to feel sick before there is any visible sign of the cause.
Why are you better off using a professional pack out service?
- For starters, you could be walking into a dangerous environment following a disaster. The people who work under these conditions know how to prepare for them and protect themselves from harm.
- You want the insurance company to assess the damage before you start removing personal property. If you have photos of the damaged area prior to the incident, they can be helpful in accounting for the condition and contents of the area to be assessed.
- Better cleaning results. Few of us have experience cleaning soot or mold and mildew from furniture and fabrics. Not everything is salvageable but professional cleaning will improve your chances of preserving items that matter to you.
Some insurance companies can be quite difficult to deal with as they may require you replace lost items and provide receipts before they’ll reimburse you. This puts many homeowners in a very difficult situation, especially if the loss is substantial and they don’t have the funds to replace lost furnishings or rebuild demolished interiors.
The pack out service is accustomed to working with insurance companies and can provide assistance in working out the details with them. They will inform you what to expect and provide an evaluation of the damage beyond what’s evident to your naked eye.
Once your property has been removed by the pack out company, you can begin repairs, if the area is safe to be in. In cases where there has been contamination of hazardous materials, you’re best-off waiting for a green light that the area is safe. In cases where the building structure is questionable, you will need an inspection before anyone enters the site.