Benefits to Choosing a Professional Restoration Company over a DIY approach

A DIY approach can be a lose-lose situation...Here's why

If a fire, flood, or storm has ever damaged your home or business, you know the widespread destruction they leave in their wake.  There is much to clean up, go through, damages to check for, and repairs to be made.  Some more handy individuals may attempt to do this for themselves, or hire a friend of the family to assist them.  This blog is going to explain why a DIY approach can be a losing situation for most folks, and why a call to a professional restoration company like Unified Restoration Systems, is often a better solution. 

While a DIY approach to emergency restorations may seem like a way to save money, dive immediately into action, and be more in control of the process, we have often seen the exact opposite, despite all the efforts of the individual. 

Some of the most common risks are: Clean up that is not thorough enough, exposure to contaminants, repairs that are functional but incomplete, accidentally causing more damage, and added extra costs associated with fixing problems that arise in the future, such as mold popping up shortly after a leak or flood.  A person might even find themselves in over their head when working with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry, as these are specific trades that require much training to be performed safely and performed well. 

While hiring a professional restoration company like Unified Restoration Systems is a much safer option, the most obvious negative is that there is a cost to these services, BUT there is a silver lining, its billed to insurance if you use URS!  You will be responsible for your deductible and we will fight for every dollar of property value that you've lost – one of the additional benefits to using Unified Restoration Systems. 

When you hire a professional restoration company like URS, you will get an all inclusive restoration package that includes skilled-labor by professionals, materials, oversight, and the back-and-forth interactions with insurance adjusters.  We will bring all equipment and materials needed for each trip at each stage of the restoration process.  Because we own all of our equipment, and use it often, we're familiar with its abilities and functions.  There is not a learning curve for new-to-you equipment like there is with DIY rentals.

You can also be assured that Unified Restoration Systems is using quality materials for restorations and repairs.  We are focused on creating the best replacement or reconstruction for your home or business, we get the materials we need, at wholesale costs, and pass these on, reflected in our billing to insurance and getting you more bang for your buck.  Alternatively, while trying to save money by doing it themselves, DIYers are forced to pay retail costs at hardware stores and may be tempted to pinch pennies by using lower grade materials that are 'good enough'.

Lets bring up safety, because emergency damages can be widespread, certain portions of the home or office may be uninhabitable and unsafe to enter - either unsafe to enter at all, or unsafe to enter without proper protection and gear.  This can be common personal gear like a hardhat, disposable coveralls, gloves, and masks, to uncommon gear like safety harnesses, respirators, sanitation devices, hydraulic jacks, and other tools of the trade, that an individual might not have access to.  This gives professional restoration companies an advantage over DIY in on-the-job safety practices. 

In the unfortunate event that someone becomes injured while restoring a damaged property, a professional company like Unified Restoration Systems has insurance and participates in programs like workman's comp to help that team member receive treatment and recover, while a DIYer would be stuck with medical bills and recovery while waiting until they can go back to restoring their lost property.  Personal injury is the number one risk to an individual restoring their damaged property by themselves!  Exposed electrical wires, flooring that cannot bear weight, and loose debris are some of the most common hazards and should be left in the hands of professionals!

If none of this has convinced you of the many reasons to hire a professional damage restoration company when disaster strikes, this last tidbit might do the trick...your insurance may not cover your losses if you restore them by yourself. 

In a well-meaning attempt to save money, you may be left responsible for all of it.  Insurance companies often require the use of a professionally licensed restoration company in the event of a natural disaster and you do not want to inadvertently cause your own denial of coverage!  URS will properly document your claim, and assist you with your case to your insurance.  This virtually ensures that your claim will not be denied.

While we hope that disaster never comes to your doorstep, they're called Acts-of-God for a reason, Fires, Floods, and Storms are uncontrollable, and there is always a possibility of needing an emergency restoration and remediation company.  So if you ever find yourself in need, Unified Restoration Systems is available 24/7, every day, every night, and every holiday.  Call (234) 571-2005 for our Emergency Restoration services.