Trusted General Contractors in Mishawaka, IN

No. In fact, insurance companies prefer you to contact a restoration company first so they can begin to mitigate the damages as soon as possible. The faster the crew is able to arrive, the more destruction can be prevented, which in turn decreases the cost for both you and your insurance. You still want to call your insurance, but you want to get the problem resolved first.

Many times after a day of drying, walls may feel dry to the touch. When a professional is able to test your drywall and flooring, they can use scientific tools that can penetrate beyond the exterior and get a reading on the moisture inside and behind the wall. Without these meters and testing, you may think the wall is dry and thus remove the drying equipment. That will then vastly increase the likelihood of mold to form.

There are two ways to determine whether or not the mold removal is complete:VISUAL: You may see that what was once visible mold is no longer present. This is a very limited test as mold spores are small and can hide from the naked eye. This is not a recommended way to ensure mold removal is complete.THIRD-PARTY TESTING: This is the best way to determine the completion of a project and the way preferred by First Response.

Yes. Prolonged exposure and significant exposure can cause a variety of different symptoms based on an individual's tolerance level. Young children and the elderly are most likely to feel the effects of mold earlier than others due to potentially having a compromised immune system. Mold exposure can look like a common cold or flu and most family doctors would treat as such. It is important to let your doctor know if you feel your symptoms are associated with mold exposure rather than a common cold.

This varies from loss to loss. First Response and your assigned adjuster will assess the loss and your adjuster will then make the final determination based upon the scope of work and your policy. If your policy allows, most insurance companies can provide a source of temporary housing whether that be a hotel or a more long term solution. This is a great question to ask your adjuster.