Learn the R.O.P.E.S: Navigate Storm / fire Damage &  Home Insurance Claims

Preparing for Bad Weather

June is the month of beach trips and pool floats!

It’s also the first month of the Atlantic hurricane season, which admittedly sours things a bit.

If you live in an area at risk for hurricanes, floods, or wind damage, this can be a stressful time. 

We know Hurricane Helene damage still weighs heavily on North Carolinians’ minds. 

The most important thing is having industry experts on your side every step of the way. 

Your insurance company and Mumford Restoration can collaborate to help you bounce back seamlessly from property damage. 

Above: This barn belongs to Mumford Restoration clients

who were storing their antiques and heirlooms in it. 

Mumford Restoration:

The Name in Specialty Item Repair & Restoration

Mumford Restoration has been the go-to for antique, heirloom, and collectable restoration since 1982.

We have experts who can repair and refinish nearly any antique: 

💠Grandfather Clocks (includes the case & the mechanical elements)
💠Pianos
💠Fire Arms
💠Paintings
💠Photographs
💠Modern and Antique Wooden Furniture
💠Upholstered Furniture
💠& Countless Other Categories

Mumford Restoration has saved the day innumerable times when other companies insisted an item was beyond repair.

Thanks to our decades of experience, we’ve worked directly with clients as well as collaborated with insurance and restoration companies. It's given us profound insight into how to make the claims and repair process smooth. 

We hope your antiques and heirlooms will always be safe and that you'll never need our fire and water restoration services!

But if a storm does damage the pieces you love, it's important to know how to act quickly to save your items!

So, let Mumford Restoration teach you the R.O.P.E.S!

Learn the R.O.P.E.S.

Review

Review your insurance policy to understand what is and is not covered. 

◾Does your insurance cover 
     ~hurricane damage?
     ~tornado damage?
     ~flood damage?
     ~wind damage?

◾What are the policy limits?

Above: This flour chest was badly burnt in a house fire.

Mumford Restoration was able to remove much of the fire damage and restore it!

Open a Claim

🔷   Call your insurance company immediately to begin the claims process.

     🔷   Insurance companies can recommend certain vendors, but ultimately you get to choose who works on any of your covered items. 

    🔹Your opinion matters. Your insurance company is there               to  help you.

    🔹Don't be afraid to tell them that you want Mumford                      Restoration to handle the repairs

Above: Mumford Restoration completely repaired

and restored this antique bassinet following a fire.

Prevent Further Damage

🔷   Get air flowing immediately. 

🔹Place fans throughout damp areas to speed the drying process    but do not put them in standing water.

🔷   If your furniture is in standing water, where possible elevate pieces to prevent further damage.

🔷   Begin inspecting your home and furniture for mold, which can begin growing within 24 hours. 

🔷   Contact a mold remediation company if you see any mold growth.  

Mold poses serious health risks!

Above: A family heirloom portrait and its antique

frame suffered significant soot damage during a fire.

Evidence

🔷   Take extensive photos and videos of damage.

🔷   Put together an inventory of damaged items and gather receipts if you have them.

Safety First!

🔷Ahead of the storm, if you know an area is prone to water intrusion, unplug any unnecessary appliances in the area.

🔷During or after the storm, DO NOT wade into standing water, period.

Above: Mumford Restoration's specialists

were able to restore the photo and the frame! 

Mumford Restoration Has It Under Control!

Mumford Restoration has restored countless water-damaged antiques, heirlooms, and treasured collectables!

We have a 5-step damage-restoration process that allows our customers to sit back and relax while we work with insurance and restoration companies!

Visit our fire and water restoration page and learn more about the process!

If you'd like to speak with a restoration specialist to learn more, call us at 919-510-6310!