HOW TO GIVE CLIENTS AN ACCURATE ESTIMATE FOR FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION?

5/31/2021 (Permalink)

House after fire in Ventura California

HOW TO GIVE CLIENTS AN ACCURATE ESTIMATE FOR FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION?

Once the fiery blaze that engulfs a home is extinguished, fire damage restoration is the next step to turn the property to a habitable condition. The cost of fire damage cleanup varies widely and is determined by a number of circumstances unique to each structure. Homeowners whose property has been affected by fire have one question. “How much does a fire restoration cost?

There are lot of different factors that need to be considered when working with fire damage. When planning to remediate a building, there are many factors will impact the projected cost. Contractors will not only understand the work they will be performing but also they need to predict the materials they will need. Restoration companies must follow the system below to give clients the most accurate estimate possible.

1. Choose a format

Choosing a solid format is the first step to create an accurate estimate, so you don’t exclude anything from your predictions. You can choose several formats from the following:

• Story of Loss
• Top to bottom
• Workflow

2. Include Pre – Work Items

You should include in your estimate for each room is the materials you will need to conduct your preparatory work. This will include tools you need, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and environmental control equipment.

3. Add Removal Cost

A fire restoration professional will need to confirm the damage’s scope and what need to be removed. This applies to both contents and actual structure. Look for any materials that flames, soot, smoke or water has damaged beyond repair and calculate the costs of removing them.

Estimating damage is a crucial step in the restoration process. This information will dictate your insurance company what will and will not be covered, repaired/ replaced, or left as is.

If you have any questions about fire damage emergency in Ventura County, please do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.