If you’ve recently suffered from damage to your property such as flood damage, fire damage, storm damage or any other kind of damage to your home the most important thing is to get it repaired and back to normal. You’ll probably want to make an insurance claim to get your house back to pristine condition as quickly as possible.

However, most insurance companies will simply go for the cheapest quote simply because it costs them less money and the repairs will be done for the cheapest price. But many building contractors will miss areas that are damaged and you could be left in a house with more problems than when you started.

So it’s a really good idea to find a reliable building contractor that’s already insurance approved. That way the quote will go through much faster and you won’t have to worry about trusting the builders to complete the work professionally. But make sure your contractors are experienced in insurance repairs and they know what they’re doing.

Get your repairs finished quickly but professionally

There’s nothing worse than a quick fix solution that doesn’t last. When it comes to damage in your home it needs to be fixed to the highest standard otherwise it could affect not only the value of your house but also the safety of everyone living in it.

Although you’ll want the repairs to be completed quickly there’s no point in choosing the cheapest contractors. The job may be incomplete and the house might even be left unstable. In some cases you might have to move out of your property into rented accommodation whilst the building work is carried out. It’s a good idea to shop around and get a healthy number of quotes before choosing the best one to go with. Whilst some quotes may seem more than others, is there a reason for this? Perhaps a less experienced builder has missed areas that need repair work carried out.

Let the contractors deal directly with the insurance company

Insurance approved building contractors can arrange for a mandate to be signed by you. This means that the contractors will communicate directly with the insurance company which saves a lot of time. This also leaves you to carry on with things without having to worry about being the middle man between the insurance company and the contractors.

All repairs can then be arranged directly with the insurance company and approvals will be much faster. This means if you are living in rented accommodation you won’t have to spend as much money on rent because building work will be granted quicker. Then you can move back in as soon as possible.

Finally, when paying the bills for the contractors, if they’re insurance approved, the bills will be paid directly by the insurance company. You don’t have to worry about extra costs pilling up and all payments will be dealt with. This is another headache off your mind and allows you to focus on getting back into your house.

At Allkare, we would be delighted to help you with your insurance claim – why not call us now on 08007319121 or via our contact page to find out more info?