The Water Mitigation process for Bellevue Property Owners Starts with You

What You Should Do Before Filing a Water Damage Claim

Water damage can be devastating, as it can quickly overwhelm your residence. What you do right after you spot the problem can make or break your insurance claim. Tons of homeowners fail in these early steps, and that’s how you end up fighting with your insurer, settling for less than the damage was worth, and in some cases, not getting approval at all.

Document Everything—Right Away

Even before you consider the water mitigation your Bellevue home requires, you need to document the damage. Adjusters working in the Greater Seattle area see hundreds of these cases, but nothing beats clear photos and videos when it’s time to figure out what’s ruined and what your policy covers. 

Here’s what to snap before you touch anything:

• Take wide shots that show the whole affected area.

• Get close-ups of damaged walls, furniture, and anything else that came into contact with the water.

• Record a video as you walk through, and talk about what you see.

• If you know where the water’s coming from, snap that, too.

• Make sure your phone saves the date and time (most do this automatically).

Stop More Damage with Proof

Your insurance expects you to keep things from getting worse. So, yes, you have to act, but don’t start ripping out drywall or tossing ruined stuff in the garbage. Do not start major cleanup or throw anything away before the adjuster sees it. Jumping the gun on cleanup is one of the top reasons claims fall apart in Washington.

Here’s what you should do, and what adjusters want to see:

• Turn off the water if you can do it safely

• Move anything dry out of harm’s way

• If your roof is leaking, throw a tarp over it

• Take photos of every step you take to protect your home

Professionals Can Make a Significant Difference

Professionals like our AdvantaClean team understand the lingo, the paperwork, and exactly what proof your insurer wants. When you call our mitigation team in, we are there within hours to document the damage, file the reports, and manage the minute details that make or break damage claims in Washington. 

When disaster hits, you need people who get both the science of cleanup and the headaches of insurance. That’s what you get with AdvantaClean of The Eastside. We show up fast, document every step for your claim, use serious equipment to get the water out, and handle mold before it starts. We will handle your insurance company so you can focus on getting your life back to normal. 

Don’t let water damage spiral or miss the window for insurance assistance. Call AdvantaClean of The Eastside for emergency help now at (425) 649-0600.

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