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Helpful tips and information on property restoration.
We love helping others and sharing our restoration knowledge. The more informed the community, the better prepared it is to handle disasters. With 70+ years of combined experience in the construction and restoration industry, we have lots of tips and helpful information that every consumer should know when dealing with any type of restoration work.
Below, you’ll find helpful instructions to help you deal with the aftermath of disaster. Since we’re experts on fire damage, water damage, and everything in between, we’re qualified to offer relevant and trustworthy advice. If you have restoration needs, stay calm and take a look at the advice below. Our experts are here to help.
Did you experience fire or water damage and need estimation for an insurance claim?
Do you need hands-on help right away? As a leader in the industry and an experienced restoration contractor, Dryman Restoration has the knowledge and skills to restore your property after a disaster. We handle fire damage, water damage, storm damage, and much more. Our full-service team can take care of all of your restoration needs from start to finish. We can also review the repairs that your property needs so that you can file the most accurate insurance claim possible. Whether you own a residential or commercial property, our team has you covered. Some projects are too big for a how-to internet guide. If you’re dealing with one of those projects, give us a call now. Otherwise, feel free to have a look around.
A Beginner’s Guide to Roof Repair
If you own a home, there’s always something that can be done to improve your property. Some of these activities are small, quick, do-it-yourself projects that can be completed at your leisure. Others, like problems with your roof, need to be addressed quickly by...
Understanding the Post-Storm Water Restoration Process
Preparing your home ahead of an inclement weather event can only go so far. Weather is incredibly unpredictable and it’s important to understand that you aren’t alone in the aftermath of a severe storm. In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at what every homeowner should...
3-Step Odor Removal Process Dryman Restoration Uses
Sometimes you open the front door to your home and you’re overwhelmed by a terrible smell. In many cases, it’s something easy. If you have pets, it’s a litter box, urine, or feces on the floor. If you love to cook, it could be the trash in the kitchen. In other cases,...
Property Managers Repairs: Dryman Restoration
When it’s time to make repairs to commercially owned property, it’s important to work quickly to keep current tenants happy. It’s even more important to work diligently if the property is being turned over to a new tenant. Property managers have enough work....
4 Steps to Handling Insurance Repairs Without Stress
Severe weather events are the most common causes of structural damage to homes around the country. If your home becomes damaged, the idea of undertaking the repair process is probably a stressful one. In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at the four steps you can expect...
What to Include in Your Emergency Preparedness Kit
Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” In no area is this more true than in developing an emergency preparedness kit. While there is no telling exactly when or if you’ll need a kit, failing to have one is certainly a drastic...
The Biggest Challenges of Mold Mitigation in Dallas
Finding and addressing mold is a challenging process. Mold is a dangerous growth. It’s incredibly difficult and time-consuming to remove from your home. Beginning the process of mold mitigation can be confusing to undertake on your own. In today’s blog, we’ll review...
4 Unseen Types of Smoke Damage
When the smoke clears and the fire has been put out, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to get your home back to livable condition. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it might seem. It’s easy to fix what you and your contractor can see, but what about those...
How to Choose Reconstruction Services in Dallas
When it comes to home repair, some projects can be undertaken as DIY (or do-it-yourself) projects, but many of them will require the professional touch. If you’re anticipating having a large repair project soon, you’re probably also considering hiring a contractor to...
Utilizing Technology to Ensure Project Success
Technology is a BIG DEAL around here. Dryman Construction Group utilizes state of the art technology in order to better serve their customers. This technology allows for streamlined communication, accurate pricing, and the timely completion of every project.
What To Do After an Insurance Loss
Keeping this emergency restoration checklist in mind will make the entire restoration process much smoother for you and your chosen contractor. These are the steps we recommend for your Emergency Restoration Checklist, taking you from mitigation to filing a claim.
Preferred Vendor vs. Independent Contractor
Preferred vendors have a loyalty to the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce costs for the insurance company. You absolutely have the right to choose your own restoration contractor and they can still provide everything your insurance company needs.
How to Choose the Right Restoration Contractor
Most of the time, your insurance company will suggest a restoration contractor that follows their protocols, they might even be on a “Preferred Vendor List.” You should know that you do have the option of seeking out and choosing your own restoration specialist. This checklist will help you with that process.
Water Damage Do’s and Dont’s
Water intrusion and flooding often causes the need for water damage restoration services. The following tips on how to minimize the need for water damage restoration are from the National Institute of Disaster Restoration. Please remember, not all of these tips will apply to your specific situation, but are a good starting point.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Claims
What if I can’t live in my home? When will someone come to inspect my damages? This general list of common questions people ask after a loss when they are dealing with an insurance company or adjuster might be helpful for you.
Helpful Links to Emergency and Disaster Resources
We have compiled a generous list of government and state resources that can be helpful to you and your family after experiencing a loss. This list includes American Red Cross, Federal Housing Administration, Salvation Army, etc.