Assistance and Tips for Getting Your Nashville Fire Damage Claim Filed

8/30/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO helps to make the fire insurance claim process more simple for you

A fire in your home can be a very stressful experience. Fires also cause subsequent soot, smoke, water and fire damage, causing you even more loss. Even a small fire produce smoke, which not only affects your personal belongings but your health as well. You must make many important decisions quickly. Many mistakes sadly are made by those who are unfamiliar with the insurance process and without the right representation.

When your Nashville home has gone through a fire of any size, you want the professional help of a fire damage remediation company such as SERVPRO. Not only can our technicians help you to clean up and repair all types of damage from a fire, but we can also help you speak with your insurance agent so you can get the coverage that you deserve.

There are also tips you should know immediately following a loss that makes getting your claim processed correctly much easier. First, keep a record of anyone you speak with following the disaster. This can include representatives from the fire department. If possible, remove valuables from your home like jewelry and cash, which could be taken easily after a fire.

Do not throw any damaged goods away. SERVPRO helps you determine what is salvageable and what is not, plus take a camera and document your possessions. When the claim for insurance is prepared for your fire damage, any damage is taken into consideration. However, it must be recorded so that it can be reimbursed.

To avoid any more damage to your Nashville home, our SERVPRO technicians help you with boarding up windows and tarping your roof if necessary. Doing this prevents the outside elements or animals from entering your home and creating more problems.

Keep a record of any expenses you acquire during this time, including living and food expenses when you need to leave your home during restoration.

SERVPRO of South Nashville knows how stressful even a small fire can be, which is why we respond quickly to your call for help. Residents of Nashville, Woodbine, and Berry Hill can get in touch with us easily after a fire by dialing (615) 331-0200.

For information about the Nashville Fire Department, visit http://www.nashville.gov/Fire-Department.aspx.