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Flood Season Near: What you need to be prepared!

Romexterra Fire and Water Restoration Services gives us a few tips on what to do in case the weather damages you home!

After dealing with the horrible weather for the past season (infamously known as the "polar vortex") we're now stuck with snow: 7 times the amount we had last year. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the high temperatures predicted by meteorologists; So eager, we oversee the negative outcome of mounds of snow melting, creating potential flooding in the area.

Romexterra Fire and Water Restoration, a chicagoland general contractor specializing in restoration with over 15 years of experience, is prepared to help homeowners during this potentially damaging season and has provided us with a few tips if disaster strikes.


1. Call your insurance company

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Romexterra recommends that every homeowner should have insurance to protect their properties from inevitable damage. If your basement floods, causing significant damage, call your insurance company in order to claim your loss. Note: Be sure to take pictures of the damage before you attempt to clean up.


2. Call your trusted contractor

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After the insurance company is notified and you've taken pictures of the loss, call your trusted contractor. Romexterra Fire and Water Restoration is on call 24/7 (Emergency hotline: 1.773.392.9271)  and will be on site within 24 hours to assess your damage. Romexterra will also ensure that the water is extracted within 48 hours of the flooding in order to prevent mold from growing. These services will be billed directly to your insurance company; giving you no out of pocket costs.


3. Your insurance company will settle the claim with you

The importance of getting a contractor involved within the situation is to ensure that your property gets restored to the same condition it was before. With the high volume of claims and damaged properties during the season, insurance companies will cut corners in order to save money. Romexterra Fire and Water Restoration will ensure that your property gets restored at least at the same quality it was before. Furthermore, Romexterra will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to gain you every penny you deserve from the claim.


4. Sit back, Relax, and wait for the project to be completed

Romexterra's experienced, licensed, professionals diligently work to ensure that the project is completed in a timely manner. Not to mention that Romexterra's services are free of charge! That's right, the insurance company covers the labor and material necessary to restore your property!


For more information about Romexterra Fire and Water Restoration visit www.RemodelingContractorsinChicago.net





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