During severe weather events, your home may incur potentially serious damages. While you'll want to begin disaster recovery as soon as possible, you might not know where to begin. Follow this guide to assess the issues and get started on restoration work. 

How Do You Assess Damage After a Storm?

1. Perform a Visual Inspection

Once the weather clears, take a look at your roofing, siding, gutters, deck, fencing, and driveway. Take note of any flooding, punctures, dislodged materials, cracking, splitting, or fallen tree limbs. However, be careful not to approach areas that appear unsafe, such as downed power lines or pools of standing water.

2. File an Insurance Claim

Get in touch with your insurance company to file a claim about the damages. They'll send an adjuster to your home to professionally inspect the problems and provide you with a summary of repair needs. Additionally, they'll give you a list of in-network disaster recovery services. 

3. Contact a Disaster Recovery Service 

Once you decide on a disaster recovery service, set up an appointment. They'll salvage as many of your belongings as possible and immediately start the process of water cleanup, mold removal, or fire damage restoration to get your home back to normal as soon as possible. 

4. Get a Detailed Estimate

Before beginning your restoration work, request a detailed estimate from your disaster recovery company, so you'll know what materials and labor your home needs. This step will prevent you from being surprised by hidden fees, and it'll allow you to make sure the quote includes all the necessary work. 

In the unfortunate event of a disaster striking your property, contact the disaster recovery team at PuroClean of Northwest Fort Worth. They provide mold removal, fire damage repairs, water cleanup, and carpet cleaning to clients throughout Tarrant County, TX. Call (817) 953-5151 to book an appointment and request an estimate, or visit them online to learn more about their reconstruction services.