Property damage is always one of the worst nightmares for people. The property that you have put your money, heart and soul into can get damaged, and this can cause you severe emotional stress.
Normally, when an emergency is happening that will cause damage to your property, it can be difficult to know what you need to do, as you will typically feel panicked and worried.
Join All Property Claims as we dive into some top tips for staying safe in emergency situations, letting you know what to do in different situations.
Water Damage & Insurance Claims
The first thing to do in the case of water damage is to turn off the electricity. You should do this as long as it is safe to get to the fuse box without walking through the water. You should then evacuate the premises, trying to locate a safe, dry spot outside of your home. Make sure that everyone who may have been in the house is accounted for when you leave.
Once everyone is safely out of the house and on dry land, you should then call for help. This can include emergency services if somebody is injured. Do not go into the house if it is not 100% safe to do so.
If you need to make an insurance claim, call All Property Claims before your insurer. We can work with you to survey and assess your damage, study your insurance policy to see exactly what you are entitled to, meet your insurer to negotiate a settlement and carry out all restoration and repair work.
House Fire Damage & Dangers
The immediate danger in a house fire is the fire itself, but there are plenty of other dangers that can remain afterwards. If there is a fire, you should immediately evacuate the premises. Flames can cause extreme damage to your body, as will the smoke and soot that are created.
Just a few breaths of toxic smoke can cause you to pass out, so you need to get away from any smoke and soot as soon as possible. The fire itself can weaken the structure of the building, including walls, ceilings and floors. There might also be water damage after the fire is put out.
It is best to not reenter the house after evacuating it, as the structural damage could mean it is unsafe to inhabit. After you have safely evacuated, you should call All Property Claims to help you with your claims process.
Property Damage Help With All Property Claims
You have probably noticed a recurring theme in this blog of contacting All Property Claims before anyone else. This is because we can work alongside you to ensure your insurance claim goes as smoothly as possible and you get whatever you’re entitled to.
Many insurance companies will try to shortchange you, but with All Property Claims, we will work tirelessly to ensure that everything is in place for your claim to go through. We will deal with the insurer, loss adjuster, surveyor, claims technicians and anybody else relevant to the claim.
We don’t charge for our time, only making money once your claim is approved. We are regulated and authorised by the FCA and have had less than 0.5% of claims repudiated.
If you have any questions about how we work, feel free to get in touch with us today.