How to write a report for the loss adjustor or insurance company

This post has been adapted from a presentation by Shirley Guthrie, Professional Claims Management, that was given at the Jena Dyco 2013 Specialised Restoration Conference on Friday 10th May, 2013. While there’s a high level of expertise in the restoration industry many restorers don’t understand the importance of a high-quality, well crafted insurance report. When an insurance company or loss …

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2013 Specialised Restoration Conference

Well, what a weekend we had! Thermal imaging, junk removal, media blasting, products that suck, air filtration and feeling like a million bucks were just some of the topics that were thrown around at the Jena Dyco 2013 Specialised Restoration Conference at Rydges Melbourne on 10th & 11th May. The event saw lots of info shared in the speaker sessions, …

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Can you fix a carpet that has burns in it?

Of course you can! Generally speaking you can fix any type of damage to carpet. The key consideration you need to take into account is whether it is worth fixing it or not. You need to keep the following question in mind: What’s the cost of repair versus the cost of replacement? So if you are dealing with a small …

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The importance of communication in restoration jobs

Written by Scott McFadzen, Mackay Carpet Care and Restoration Services ‘A good restorer is a good communicator!’ ….or at least that’s my personal slogan when it comes to dealing with restoration insurance jobs. A huge concern for loss adjusters working on flood damage jobs is that there is little to no communication between the restorer, the insured (the client), assessor …

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ANSI/IICRC S500 Draft available for public review

The ANSI/IICRC S500 Draft Water Damage Restoration Guidelines have been revised and are now available for public comment until 13th May 2013. Items that have been revised include: Significant strengthening to the science supporting our work as restorers; The relevance of the Standard and Reference Guide to commercial projects has been significantly strengthened; and Addition of an easy to read …

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5 tips to help you get insurance restoration jobs

Insurance work is a staple source of income for any restoration company. For the big restoration companies or network groups who have nation-wide presence, getting insurance work is often a given. But the majority of the industry doesn’t work that way – most restoration companies are small- to medium-sized businesses, who are most likely to be hit with a wave …

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Is there one ‘true’ way to dry?

Written by Ernie Storrer, President – Injectidry Systems For several years, restorers waged a series “Donnybrook” debates over drying theory at the RIA symposiums. The clamor was largely over which form of energy and or equipment was ideally suited to “best” dry a structure.  The camps set up along the lines of: HEAT, DESICCANT DRYING, and REFRIGERANT DRYING.  While at …

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Why should I offer odour control services to my customers?

It doesn’t matter how clean you are, most people will come up against issues with odour in their home at one time or another. Pets, small children, smokers, mildew,  and food rot are just a few of the things that can cause offensive odours in properties. To get rid of these odours, your Average Joe will generally head to the …

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Brush Fires and Structural Restoration

Written by Bill Weigand, Legend Brands It’s been a hot start to 2013 for Australia. The hottest day on record and four of Australia’s hottest 10 days on record all happened in the first weeks of the New Year. Brush fires have devastated the landscape and structures – New South Wales had over 140 fires burning across vast areas due …

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6 reasons why a restoration management database system is essential

Written by Brady Hoggard, Marketing Manager – ClientRunner Software, Inc. There was a time when daily planners were in the hands of every major business owner. They were used to schedule important events, plan out days to improve productivity, and to track an ever-growing list of To-Dos. These planners were very effective individually, but not collectively; how do you share …

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