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When it comes time to file your homeowner’s insurance claim, it
is important to find a fair and reputable
contractor to restore your home back to home sweet home. Unfortunately
there are contractors that prey on people's fears and anxiety of what has just
happened, especially when there is a large disaster area involved.
You may be
approached by one of these sales people that often go door-to-door canvassing
neighborhoods to generate new business to offer their cleanup and repair
services. While many of these people are honest and reputable, some are not.
Below is a recommended list of 6 steps to take in order to protect
you and find an honest and legitimate insurance claims contractor in Cleveland and surrounding areas:
Contact your insurance company and ask for the insurance adjuster assigned to your claim. Have the adjuster make an estimate of the damage and repair costs for your property. By having this estimate you will be able to have a negotiation tool when a contractor approaches you with their estimate.
The
first thing you should request from a contractor before any work is done is
their references. When looking for a contractor, call trusted friends and
neighbors and ask them if they have any contractors they could refer to you.
Also, ask the contractor if they are part of your area's
Homebuilder's Association, and the Better Business Bureau. Most importantly,
make sure the contractor is licensed and carries liability and workers
compensation insurance and request proof. If the contractor is not insured, you
may be liable for accidents that occur on your property.
Be
very diligent about reading any papers the contractor wants you to sign. Make
sure the contract is well written and includes provisions for you such as what
work the contractor will guarantee and how long that guarantee lasts. In
addition, verify that there is a cancellation policy that provides you at least
3 business days to cancel the signed contract for any reason, as this will give
you time to review the contract just in case you felt rushed to make a
decision.
Better yet, ask the contractor to leave you a completed copy of
the contract to review overnight and avoid contractors that will refuse to do
so. Also, make sure a date of completion is included in the contract if you are
confused about what the contract offers, consider having a lawyer review it
before you agree to the terms.
Pay
attention to how much the building contractor suggests you spend on temporary
repairs. While payments for reasonable temporary repairs are covered as part of
the total insurance claim settlement, you don't want to pay a contractor too
large a sum for temporary repairs, since this may deplete the total amount of
money you will need for the permanent repairs to be completed. Furthermore,
avoid contractors who offer you unrealistically low estimates.
Never
pay a contractor for the entire project in advance or before the work is
completed. Also, pay by a personal check instead of cash so you can retain your
cashed check as a receipt.
Keep
a job file of all communications with your chosen contractor and all papers
related to work being performed.
This file should include the signed contract, plans and
specifications of work being done, bills and invoices, canceled checks, copies
of the certificates of insurance, information about any subcontractors your
contractor may use and material suppliers.
Keeping you the home owner, aware of home improvement contractors. We offer our services for the Cleveland and surrounding Northeast Ohio areas.
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Main Office:
All State Remodeling, Ltd.
1012 Lander Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Twinsburg Office:
All State Remodeling, Ltd.
11412 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Phone: 440.461.8440
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