In part 2, Annissa continues the conversation with artwork expert Jean Easter, who gives some more really good tips for handling intricate, complicated, and valuable artwork restoration that will enable restorers to become better at what they do. Always lift furniture from the bottom!
Fires, explosions, and storms were among the top causes of loss to businesses between 2013 and 2018, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) 2018 “Global Claims Review.
Have you ever tried fixing your own electronics and appliances and ended up with extra parts? In the beginning of my career, I probably broke more electronic equipment than I ever repaired, but over the years I developed the skills needed to properly disassemble electronics and appliances as well as restore them to pre-loss condition.
Electronics and electric appliances are part of daily life. Desktop computers, laptops, game consoles, televisions, phones, printers, tools, toys, and much more are found in nearly every home and business. When it comes to fire, water, and mold damage, these items cannot be ignored.
Cleaning and restoring electronics is a very high profit service to add to your contents cleaning division. While electronics cleaning is not difficult, you will need the right training, equipment and expertise or you could get in over your head really fast and wind up costing yourself a lot of headache and money.
I spent one afternoon this past week reaching out to adjusters to see how they really feel about contents and how they’re handled in insurance restoration. I received the following feedback from some true professionals in the industry.