There are a few phone calls you hope you’ll never have to make in life—911, phone calls announcing bad news, or your one call from jail. However, another number you’ll hopefully never have to dial is that of a restoration company if you experience significant damage to your home or property.
Mother nature can get the best of us, and so can accidents or maintenance errors leading to disasters. Basements flood, grease fires start, lightning strikes, pipes leak, and carbon monoxide can seep into our homes. Worse yet, there are things we have absolutely no control over that can cause extreme damage—floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe storms.
If you experience damage from one of these, and the job requires more than a hardhat and chainsaw, you’d want to call a restoration company. Of course, restoration companies and disaster recovery companies are much more expensive than your average fix-it handyman. Hopefully if you experienced damage severe enough to need the services of a restoration company your insurance would cover it. Of course, that depends entirely upon your insurance policy and what it covers, which is just one more reason to read your policy at least at every renewal, talk it over with your agent, and know what’s covered and what’s not. Additionally, making sure you properly maintain your home or property and also identifying any possible risks is important as well.
To help remember this, set up a routine for doing these two things, such as every time your policy renews. At every renewal, read your policy and do an inspection of your home to ensure everything is properly maintained. Remember to always keep records for any repairs or maintenance work you’ve done as you may need them in the event of a claim.
Of course there are things that can happen regardless of how often you read your policy, how well you understand it, or how well you maintain your property. Regardless of whether you experience loss due to mother nature or some other peril, knowing who to call as soon as possible can make a huge difference.
There are numerous restoration companies all over the country, but when it comes to restoration of your home in order to get it back to the way it was, you want only the best. Here are some of the top restoration companies in the country, and most of them have several locations from coast to coast.
1.)Belfor
Belfor isn’t just a large company, they’re a WORLDWIDE country—so whether you’re in Europe or the U.S., you can call upon them. They not only provide disaster recovery efforts and property restoration, they also have an Emergency Response Program, Red Alert, that works on local, national, and international levels. There are currently over 6,000 Belfor professionals standing by worldwide ready to be in the event of a large catastrophe or ‘Act of God,’ as insurance policies call it. With 240 offices worldwide and multiple facilities, Belfor has made a name for themselves as one of the leaders in disaster recovery and restoration, no matter how big or small.
2.)AMCAT Global
AMCAT Global Inc. is a national recovery company that’s got one of the best reputations in the industry. They’re a privately held company that specializes in structural reconstruction and remediation, and they provide services to both businesses and residential properties. Known for working with some of the best technology in the industry, AMCAT Global isa company not only dedicated to being the best in their industry, but are dedicated to education and awareness as well. They offer a course recognized by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and also hold a variety of regional and national professional affiliations and memberships.
3.)Caltex International Ltd.
Servicing both residential and commercial customers since 1986, Caltex has built a name for themselves largely for being one of the more ‘green’ and environmentally aware restoration companies. They only use biodegradable, organic, and non-toxic products approved by the USDA. They also offer regular seminars open to anyone, and the environmentally focused‘Caltrex System’ is now even used by big corporations like Wal-Mart, Disney, and McDonald’s. They specialize in mold remediation, wood and stone restoration, and roof cleaning. They’re also great to use for less ‘catastrophic’ needs as well, including carpet and floor cleaning and restoration services for smoke and fire. Regardless of how big or small your restoration needs are, Caltex is one to call upon and doesn’t discriminate when it comes to jobs.
4.)DKI-Disaster Kleenup
Known as North America’s largest disaster restoration company, DKI has been servicing a wide range of customers since 1974. Ran out of Chicago, they provide services to residential and commercial clients, and often work closely with insurance companies through claims. Their emergency response system is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making them one of the most available restoration companies in the country. They’ve recently expanded into Ireland, adding to their 400 service locations. It’s no surprise they were named as one of America’s fastest growing companies and were included in the Inc. 5000 list. With a dedication to charities and environmental awareness, their availability and expertise sets them apart.
5.)Rainbow International
No matter where you live, you’re likely to have seen one of the colorful Rainbow vans or trucks at least once—they’re not hard to miss. Although this company is a large one, they have the feel of a locally owned company by the way their 1100 franchises operates. They’re also in 24 foreign countries and have been recognized by the IICRC. They offer 24 hour water and fire damage repair, and just a visit to their website will offer up real-life stories testifying to the services Rainbow offers.
-Desiree Baughman, InsuranceQuotes.org, @DesireeDB
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