March 2016

March 2016
THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL
www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com
Why is it Important to Prepare your Property
for Water Damage?
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Knowing a quality, certified
restoration company is one of the
most important ways to prepare
your property for water, mold, or
fire damage- Emergency property
damage is not a matter of ‘if’ but a
matter of ‘when’. When someone
experiences water damage in their
home or business, they are in a vulnerable
situation as they are trying
to find the right solution to clean up
the mess and pay for the damage. At
this point, it is often too late to do
your research and, unfortunately,
when people are in this vulnerable
position, there are scam artists who
step in to take advantage of the
situation.
Checking the Contractor Credentials
- Hiring a contractor to
clean up after a flood or fire emergency
can be a confusing activity
for many and people assume that
the best course of action is to choose
the cheapest contractor, so they go
with a company that is lacking in
the specialty training that is needed.
When someone experiences water
damage in their home or business,
they are in a vulnerable situation
as they are trying to find the right
solution to clean up the mess and
pay for the damage.
Don’t make your decision based
on price alone. Instead, it is better to
talk with the company to learn about
their certifications and specialty
training, and hire the company that
is best qualified for the cleanup job.
You will be happier with the results,
and it will be easier to avoid longterm
damage to your property.
If you are hiring a contractor
for water damage cleanup in your
home or office, it is best to visit
cslb.ca.gov for information about
the contractor’s license. This website
will give you information about
their state licensing, so that you can
verify the company before you hire
them to help.
It is also a good idea to check
to see if they are an IICRC Certified
Firm through the official website:
iicrc.org. Ensuring their industry-based
certifications will give you
the peace of mind to know that you
are working with a contractor who
is legit and verified
Check to see if their employees
are background checked. This is to
ensure the safety of your property,
your possessions and most importantly,
your loved ones. There are a
few different websites contractors
can use for background checks,
however all should have a solidified
way to verify employee background
checks to the property owner.
Overall, it is important to work
with a restoration company that
has your best interest in mind-not
their own.
Pulido Cleaning and Restoration is a
licensed contractor, and we specialize
in water, fire, and mold damage
restoration. You deserve to work
with a restoration company that you
can trust, and you will see that we
have developed a strong reputation
for the services that are available:
951-296-9090
by
by
Emily Pulido
Steve Fillingim