Let It Be Known - Storm Restoration Nation

Knock, Knock

The Glass is Half Full when it comes to Door Knocking Storm Chasing Contractors, Here’s why!

You receive a knock at the door to your home or business after a storm or natural disaster and think “Storm Chasing Swindlers, I’ve heard about you on the news” and either don’t answer or tell them to go away. Ten minutes later another guy (or gal) knocks again from a different company. In some areas the competition is so heavy I’ve heard of property owners having upwards of 20 to 30 representatives (or opportunists in some cases) stopping by to discuss the usually evident damages to your property and all that they can do for you. It can be a frustrating time for many or you can use this age old method many industries use to drum up business to your advantage. I have always been a highly optimistic individual and feel the glass is half full when it comes to door knocking storm restoration contractors, here’s why...

Nothing is Free

Free Inspections, Free Estimates, Free Large Fries with the purchase of a Free Roof, HA!

"Nothing in life is free" - You’ve heard this cliché term time and time again. When it comes to earning a dollar in America no statement to reel in new business is off limits. This is capitalism at work, would you want it any other way? The word Free is thrown around like a rag doll so much its cloth body is oozing cotton stuffing out of it, yet in every industry Free seems to be the Key. Americans love things on sale, low cost, discounted and slashed prices but not more than Free. In the end the consumer either suffers by being duped into some garbage they didn’t want to buy or benefits by being brought to awareness and turning in their “Free” card for a great service, product or offer from a great company. In construction free inspections and free estimates are offered from almost every company in business. If they offer free fries with the purchase of a free roof RUN! Let us show you all the offers and angles of free in the construction industry and how they can help you or hurt you.

Due Diligence

The Playbook for Protecting yourself from Crooks in the Construction and Insurance Restoration Industry

Let’s define Due Diligence: reasonable steps taken by a person in order to satisfy a legal requirement, especially in buying or selling something. Ahh! The impatience of the average American citizen has led them astray on one too many occasions. The old saying “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” has never been more pronounced than when using it to refer to crooks in and around this industry. I suppose storms, damage and insurance claims can bring out the worst or best in both contractors, property owners and insurance companies. At Storm Nation we have written the playbook for protecting yourself from crooks in the construction and insurance restoration industry to clearly define and outline all that is downright dastardly and fraudulent to skyrocket the perpetrators bad karma into the stratosphere.

Retail vs Restoration

Learn why You Should Hire an Insurance Restoration Contractor when You have a Claim

When it comes to hiring the right contractor to restore your property to its former glory after a devastating weather event or natural disaster, choosing between a Retail or an Insurance Restoration Contractor can save you thousands of dollars now and down the road when it’s time to sell your property. In this editorial we will break down the pros and cons of both and let you discern the differences to make a wise decision in regards to your claim and the reconstruction from storm or natural disaster damage to your structures.

Under Contract

If you're not Under Contract (Understand what you're signing before it's too late)

Studies have proven most Property owners DO NOT read a contract thoroughly before signing. Let’s face it, all those tiny little words jumbled together on the back of the contract doused with enough legal jargon to confuse the wittiest litigator are downright intimidating, and besides my ADHD won’t allow it, will yours? Let us break down the basics of contingency contracts, service agreements, authorization to repair/replace and more to clear the clouds off your brain cells so we can shed some light to give you a better understanding of what you’re getting yourself into.

Licensing, Certifications, Insurance and Bonding:

Protect Your Neck!

All you hear from consumer advocate organizations like the BBB and Angie’s list are: Be sure to Hire a Licensed Contractor, make sure they have General Liability & Workman’s comp insurance or you could lose your home, get 3 bids. This is good advice but very basic, somewhat non informative and slightly misleading depending upon which state you live in, and what type work you are having done at your property. Many States are lax regarding contractor requirements while others are so strict it’s a wonder jobs get completed at all. There are General contractors, Sub contractors and Specialty trades that all co mingle as a team to get the job done in certain instances. We’ve compiled good information designed to protect you and your properties.

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