In the wake of a wildfire disaster, it can be difficult to know where to begin to put your life back together. Recovering from the total or partial destruction of your home can be a long process mired with uncertainty — from finding the right contractor to negotiating claims with your home insurer. To help you navigate the road to recovery, we’ve put together a three-part guide to restoring your home after the fire.
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Part 1: How to Avoid Post-Disaster Scams and Find a Trustworthy Contractor
Natural disasters are often followed by tales of opportunistic fraudsters taking advantage of survivors, like unlicensed contractors who promise speedy home repairs for upfront cash. The shortage of local construction professionals only makes matters worse.
It’s important to verify your contractor’s license and building permit history. BuildZoom collects data on nearly 100,000 verified contractors and specialists in the affected and surrounding counties. Use our listing pages for Sonoma, Santa Rosa, or Napa to learn more about the best licensed contractors near you, or tell us about your project and get free advice from our experienced project consultant team.
Part 2: First Steps in Your Insurance Claim
When your life has been turned upside-down, it’s hard to know the proper procedure for filing your insurance claim. We walk you through the first steps of communication with your insurance carrier.
Part 3: Getting A Fair Estimate to Rebuild or Repair Your House
Your insurance company will dispatch an insurance adjuster to evaluate the value of your pre-loss home to determine your compensation amount. In this post, we provide tips on how to navigate the home estimate process with your insurance adjuster.
If you have any questions, comments, or know of any resources that will be useful for those recovering from the wildfires, please send us an email.
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