Proper Steps After Storm Damage

COMMENTARY

• First and foremost: Mitigate the damage immediatly to prevent any further damage
• Insurance companies require to mitigate first avoiding possible claim and compensation issues
• Document damage before repairs with pictures and video
• Roof assessment and minor leaks can hide significant water damage elsewhere

TIP

• Pictures and video of your home inside and out before disasters is a great pro-active move

Maintenance And Insuring

TEXT

• Bill asks what is a good average per square foot number for homeowners insurance protection

COMMENTARY

• Bill’s text notes the importance of insuring adequately for rebuilding costs over market value
• Practical home maintenance to prevent water damage
  • Roof inspection and drainage away from the home’s foundation
  • Hidden mold growth can develop from unnoticed in-wall leaks emphasizing regular inspections
• Sudden windstorms can cause unexpected property damage with debris flying far distances
• Kowalski Construction is a 24/7 operation with teams ready to respond within an hour

CALLER

• Vicki shares her experience with Kowalski after an electrical fire at her elderly parent’s home. From mitigation to handling insurance and rebuilding they did an excellent job!

RESOURCE

• Kowalski’s 24 Hour Emergency Number:  602-944-2645

Smoke And Fire Damage

COMMENTARY

• Smoke and fire damage restoration is highly specialized and invasive requiring expert care
• Smoke damage often infiltrates walls, ceilings and textiles (fabrics)
• Kowalski Construction handles all textile cleaning in-house
• Detailed inventor  documentation and valuation of damaged items are critical for insurance claims
• Kowalski Construction serves the Phoenix Metro area and beyond