Finding The Best Mitigation Company For You
Maybe it was a fire, a natural disaster, or a burst pipe. Regardless of the cause of your claim type, you need a mitigation company to come and restore your home before additional damage sets in.
What is a mitigation company?
Mitigation companies specialize in repairs meant to prevent further damage to your home. You might call in a flood mitigation company to help remove waterlogged drywall before it has a chance to spread mold, or a fire mitigation company to repair damaged support beams before they give way.
Who pays for the cost of mitigation?
Nearly all insurance policies require the policyholder to make emergency repairs and perform mitigation to prevent additional damage after the initial loss occurs.
According to Merlin Law Group, “in many instances, there will be specific policy language that states that the insured will be entitled to reimbursement for any temporary repairs or other mitigation efforts that he/she incurs as a result of a covered loss. Similarly, most policies will state whether these expenses will be added against the policy limit or are considered additional coverages…Also, for mitigation expenses to be reimbursed, the loss being mitigated usually must be covered under the policy.”
“Mitigation doesn’t just protect your home, it also protects your claim. Insurance companies may deny claims if efforts to minimize losses aren’t made.” —Ted Patestos, Tiger Adjusters®
What makes a good mitigation or restoration company?
The best mitigation company will have an established reputation, verifiable work experience, and a solid support system.
That one-man restoration service might seem more down-to-earth, but what happens if they get sick, injured on the job, or just never return to complete the work? Choosing a larger restoration service helps you avoid delays in situations where the clock is ticking.
Best Option Restoration and Voda Cleaning & Restoration are two reliable leaders in damage restoration, with locations all across the United States.