FAQs
More FAQs- My company is interested in establishing a disaster recovery plan with ServiceMaster Restore for all
- Who is responsible for paying for the service?
- The wood floors are wet and buckling. Will they have to be replaced?
When a disaster occurs and businesses are seeking help, the Priority Response Program will ensure that your company is first in line. This allows you to pre-qualify ServiceMaster Restore as your vendor of choice, allowing immediate action to be taken to mitigate loss in the event of a disaster. Our nationwide comprehensive emergency and restoration services deliver one of the fastest on-site response times in the industry, with the single goal of getting you back to business quickly.
As the property owner you are responsible for payment and will need to sign a form authorizing payment for the restoration services. If this is an insurance claim, ServiceMaster Restore generally collects only the deductible (co-payment) amount from you and bills the balance to your insurance provider as a service to you. If you have a large loss, your mortgage company may be included as a payee on the payment from your insurance company, and you may need to obtain a signature from them as well. If your claim is not covered by insurance or you decide not to file a claim, you will be expected to pay in full. A payment schedule may be agreed upon prior to the start of any non-insured work.
Wood flooring in your commercial property that has been damaged by water must be continually evaluated by qualified technicians during the drying process. We use professional-grade drying systems and dehumidifiers to create the ideal environment for wood floors to dry efficiently, and optimally to resume their original shape. Depending on the density of hardwood flooring and the type of finishes used, complete drying may take up to three weeks or longer. If you file a claim, your insurance adjuster will work with you to make the final decision as to whether the floors in your property will need to be refinished or replaced.