When you’re facing an issue like a water backup, a burst pipe, flooding from your washing machine, or a sump pump failure, you have to act quickly. Part of your response will be to call a water remediation company that can come in and help you with effective cleanup to mitigate your damages.
Dryman Group has helped countless home and business owners facing various types of water damage. But how do you know who you should work with? We’ve put together a simple guide to walk you through what to look for when you need water remediation.
What the Professionals Offer for a Water Remediation Company
If you’re looking at that watery mess and thinking you can just handle it yourself, think again. Unless your damage is minimal, you really need to trust the professionals to help out. They know exactly what to do and the best way to minimize damage to your property.
The professionals offer their skilled expertise, backed by extensive training and experience. They have specialized equipment that they have invested in so they can quickly remediate and clean up your space. In many cases, they can also help you take preventative measures or make recommendations so you don’t have to face this again.
Things to Consider When Hiring a Water Remediation Company
Now, whether you choose us or another company, there are some things you should look for. You’re going to want to make sure you hire a company that can handle your needs, and that they will treat you right and not take advantage of a bad situation.
These are some factors you should consider:
- Experience & Qualifications: choose a company that has experience with water remediation like what you are facing. We also recommend looking for certifications like IICRC that ensure the company follows specific industry standards.
- Response Time: you need a quick response. Ideally, find a company that has 24/7 responses, but if you don’t find that, at least look for a quick response to your message and a quick turnaround to get you help. Time is of the essence.
- Services Covered: find out what their services cover. It’s best if you can find a company that will cover water removal, drying and dehumidification, mold remediation, sanitization, and structural repairs. A one-stop-shop makes it so much easier and ensures consistency.
- Help with Insurance: a company that knows how to work with your insurance will be so helpful because they can work directly together and ensure all of the necessary documentation is provided.
- Local: a local company is best because you know they are not swooping in just to take advantage of a situation. However, they also have expertise in the local area, regional challenges, local regulations, and even climate factors.
- Reputation: check out some reviews and consider the reputation of the companies you are considering. Look at other people’s feedback and watch specifically for consistent, positive reviews.
When you take a little bit of time to check major factors like these, you can often save yourself some frustration and rule out the companies that likely don’t deserve your business.
Possible Red Flags
There are some companies out there that promise one thing and never deliver. There are also companies that simply don’t have great integrity or who will take advantage because you don’t know any better. Watch for some basic red flags, like these:
- Avoiding answering your questions
- No credentials or proven experience
- High pressure to commit or provide immediate payment
- Poor communication or responses to you
Let Dryman Group Be Your Go-To Water Remediation Company
While we hope you never face water damage or a water disaster, the truth is that it happens to many people every year. Don’t let it be a stressful experience where you end up frustrated by a poorly run company. Instead, do your best to find quality services from trustworthy people – we can help! Contact us today for your needs.