Flooding rains combined with several inches of melting snow is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, many people sustain damages to their main levels and basements. This water often seeps through your home’s foundation causing damages to your flooring, walls, heating systems, boilers and personal property.
This water should be mitigated immediately to prevent mold from growing as basements are perfect environments for mold growth. If you have a sump pump or utility pump, allow it to pump the water from your basement. If the water is over a 1’ deep, you may be able to call your local fire department as they usually have the necessary equipment to pump you out.
In some cases, a sump pump fails from mechanical breakdown or burns out from overuse, or perhaps the power goes out. Any of this can result in the sump pump shutting off and the sump pit overflowing. Other times it may be a floor drain overflowing or backing up. And yet other times, there is no pump or drain and the water just seeps through your foundation or comes in through walls windows and doors, resulting in flooding.
In any event, this water can be devastating to your property. If you are unable to mitigate the loss yourself, call a professional. There are many companies out there and your insurance agent, insurance company or public adjuster can usually provide some recommendations. These mitigation companies can do the work for you and take the stress of the cleanup off your shoulders. There are many options and many companies and not all are created equal. Word of mouth usually helps narrow them down.
A flooded basement can be a very stressful event and because water travels, it can be in places you didn’t even think about. Since improper mitigation can lead to mold and other damages, it is important to have someone on your side who can walk with you through the claims process.
At Cornerstone Adjusting, LLC, our Public Adjusters will point you in the right direction and even set up the mitigation process for you if needed. We will evaluate your claim and advocate on your behalf to the insurance company to ensure that you received the most fair and equitable settlement possible. We will be with you until your claim is completed and the repairs are made.
Our adjusters are experienced and knowledgeable professionals with the utmost integrity and compassion and we have actually worked as staff adjusters for the insurance companies and know their tactics.
Call us today for a free consultation because unlike the insurance companies, we really are on your side. (845)541-5000