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Restore vs. Replace - Depending on the Damage, We Aim to Restore vs. Replace

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

a wood cabinet that has had fire damage and in the after picture the fire damage has been cleaned Replacing is Not Always Necessary SERVPRO® of Dane County West use specialized test equipment to determine damage. (608) 497-3331

When disaster strikes, a flurry of emotions hits.

Whether fire, smoke, or water damage, there is a long list of things to stay level-headed about when it comes to getting your home back to normal. After knowing that your family and pets are safe, concerns about property damage follow quickly. Knowing how to get your home back to its preloss condition will come down to a single question: Will I need to restore or replace my belongings? But what is the difference?

Restore by definition; “to bring back to a previous condition or state.”

Replace by definition; “to supply or substitute an equivalent for”

Replacing is Not Always Necessary

SERVPRO® of Dane County West Professionals use specialized test equipment to determine damage. We utilize advanced drying techniques and monitor progress daily to ensure your property is completely dried and cleaned. Depending on the damage, we will always try to restore vs. replace. However, there are exceptions, such as harmful bacteria found in Cat3 water saturation or contaminated soot particles. There are health effects associated with restoring contaminated items like these.

Mitigation Requires Quick Action 

The most obvious incentive to choose restoration over replacement is the speed at which the restoration process will be complete. If reconstruction is needed, the timeline for completion gets much longer. A restoration job without reconstruction is often the preferred choice for homeowners eager to get their homes back if the property is deemed restorable. 

The cost to restore damaged contents is a fraction of the cost to replace. Depending on the insurance company, they reserve the right to restore damaged contents instead of replacing them. Running up the cost of replacing contents can have a detrimental effect on your rates and coverage for many years to come. However, there are instances when items are deemed non-salvageable due to health and safety reasons. If you want to keep any non-salvageable items, you must discuss that with your insurance adjuster immediately.

Mitigation requires quick action. The faster a SERVPRO® of Dane County West Professional arrives on-site to perform drying and cleaning, the better the results – including lower claim costs. Lower Recovery Costs – The SERVPRO® System Helps Save Money emergency mitigation services help minimize additional property damages. 

SERVPRO of Dane County West is proud to serve the West Dane County, Madison, WI area. Equipped with the training, tools, and experience to quickly and efficiently mitigate water or fire damage and restore your home or business, SERVPRO of Dane County West will help make it "Like it never even happened.”®

  • 24-Hour Emergency Service.
  • IICRC Certified Firm.
  • A+ rating from the BBB (Better Business Bureau). 
  • Angie's List recommended with an A-rated reputation 
  • 5-Star Google and Facebook rankings.
  • We work with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork for a stress-free claims process.
  • General Contractor License #: 1317784

Have Water, Storm, Flood, or Fire Damage? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West Today (608) 497-3331

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