5 Tips When Filing a Mold Claim
Mold isn’t just unsightly, it’s unhealthy and exposure can lead to a variety of medical conditions. Mold is insidious, often growing behind walls, under floors and in attics for a significant amount of time before it’s detected. Homes in humid climates and situated along the ocean or bodies of water are at additional risk for […]
Identifying and Estimating Damage
Anyone who has ever filed a claim for damages to their home has wondered if there’s some magic formula the insurance adjuster uses to assess the damage. The dollar amount assigned is often far different than expected. Some types of loss, such as missing electronics from a break-in, are easy to see. However, damage due […]
Why Water Damage Claims are so Complicated
Water is one of the most destructive types of damage that homeowners can experience. It’s also one of the most complicated, particularly in South Florida. Aside from leaky or broken pipes and sewer backups, homes are subject to flooding, storm surges and wind that causes damage and allows rain to enter. Policies covering water damage […]
Top Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector When Buying a New Home
Everyone that’s purchasing a home in Florida has the opportunity to have a home inspection performed. While well-informed buyers typically do so, there’s a great number of people that don’t take advantage of the service and realize too late that there were problems of which they were unaware. Home Inspection A Four Point Inspection is […]