Often, Expert Restoration of Utah is asked, what determines how much I will get paid out on my homeowner’s insurance claim. All of this information is laid out in your policy, but in many cases, the average person doesn’t know where their actual policy is or they struggle to understand the verbiage in their policy. …
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In our previous article, “Steps to Determining the Level of Mold Contamination“, we outlined what mold is, the steps to determine the presence of mold, and identified the levels of mold contamination that a mold mitigation company, such as Expert Restoration of Utah, might use to rate the level of mold contamination in your property. …
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Have you recently had a flood due to a broken pipe, a faulty appliance dump water all over, an overflowing toilet, a roof leak, or any other of a number of other things happen that result in a flood in your property? If you have had a flood, you needed water cleanup to be done. …
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The reason why we are covering this subject is that it has some controversy associated with it. When it comes time to file a water damage claim, you will want to make sure you understand these categories. In some cases, you will find that the insurance adjuster or insurance company might try to re-categorize or …
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Did you know that a small fire can result in significant smoke damage? The resulting smoke damage will take a toll on your personal items. It will also cause unseen damage to your property’s structure, the cleanup of smoke and soot is time-sensitive. The smoke by-product can be toxic and acidic. Smoke effects each surface …
Did you just realize that you have a flood in your house? If the water damage didn’t happen at a moment’s notice and is considered “gradual damage,” it probably won’t be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. If the water landed on the ground and flowed into your home, that also isn’t covered. It is in …
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Do you think you might be looking at a meth contaminated house? Here are 10 signs a meth lab may have been present in a home: 1. Yellow discoloration on walls, drains, sinks, and showers. 2. Blue discoloration on valves of propane tanks and fire extinguishers. 3. Fire detectors that are removed–or taped off. …
To help you stay safe and enjoy seasonal delights, below are five common holiday hazards and tips on how to prevent home fires associated with each. 1. Christmas Tree Safety Why are Christmas trees such a hazard in the home? If Christmas trees are dry and brittle or artificial and flammable, it increases the potential …