Treating contents has always been, and always will be, a necessary component in the restoration industry. Unless a home or business is completely empty when damaged, there will be a variety of items that need attention. While many restoration companies sub out that work to professionals specializing in contents cleaning and restoration, it is becoming increasingly popular for contractors to take on that work themselves. This is a great opportunity for businesses to increase their profits, but with that responsibility comes an increase in necessary training and equipment.
There are many factors to consider when walking through a project that has contents. Can they be restored to pre-loss condition? What type of physical cleaning is needed? What type of repair work needs to be done? Are there sentimental or special items that can’t be replaced? Can this be done onsite or do they need to be packed out and moved offsite? Am I able to handle this task or should someone more qualified do it instead? These are all important questions to consider early on.