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If a severe storm has damaged your home, storm damage restoration can seem like a monumental task. There are several steps you need to take to get your home back to normal and make sure you can pay for the repairs. These steps will give you a place to start immediately after the storm passes.

How to Start Storm Damage Restoration for Your Home

1. Prioritize Safety

If the storm damaged your home’s structure, it may not be safe to go inside. If you can see that the house is leaning or any part of the outside looks collapsed or crooked, wait for emergency personnel or call a professional to inspect it.

2. Assess & Photograph

When it's safe, go through the home and locate all of the areas that endured damage. Photograph each area. This will help document the damage for your insurance provider so they can verify your claim.

3. Contact Your Insurance Provider

storm damage restorationOnce you have photos of all the damage, file a claim with your homeowner's insurance. They will likely send their own assessor to gather more documentation, as well as ask you to fill out specific paperwork. Cooperate with the process to speed your claim along.

4. Prevent Further Damage

You may need to board up your home to prevent intrusion, theft, and vandalism if a storm damages your doors or windows. Also, remove any valuables or anything that could be damaged if the home collapses further. If the home has flooded, arrange immediate extraction to minimize water damage.

5. Choose the Right Contractor

Your insurance company may have a preferred provider for storm damage restoration, but otherwise, you may need to get a quote on your own. Look for experts who handle structural issues and water damage, as well as other cleanup services as needed.

 

For storm damage restoration in the Greater St. Johns County, FL, area, choose SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine / St. Augustine Beach. They employ fully trained and WRT-certified staff to provide fast, high-quality results, whether you need mold remediation, water extraction, fire damage repair, or carpet cleaning. Visit their website to learn more about these and other offerings, or call (904) 429-4457 to schedule service today.  

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