Mr & Mrs Smith went on holiday and whilst away the ball-cock valve failed in the loft. This resulted in a continuous flow of water over a seven day period in a three bedroom semi-detached house. Damage was sustained to three bedrooms, bathroom, downstairs kitchen, lounge and dining room.
In response to a distressed call from the Smiths, their insurers instructed their approved restoration franchise to attend. The company removed all the damaged contents and installed six dehumidifiers and six turbo dryers for approximately four weeks.
Within three days the insurance company’s nominated loss adjusters assessed the damage and assigned an approved local property repair company.
Following the removal of the drying out equipment, this company made good repairs to the property over another five week period.
Drying out costs - £2,740
Time - 4 weeks
Repair costs - £11,750
Time - 5 weeks
Total costs - £14,690 Total time - 9 weeks
Allkare received instruction following the distressed call from the Smiths. Within two hours a team are on site removing damaged contents and installing specialist drying our equipment.
Allkare uses more effective desiccant dehumidifiers instead of more commonly used refrigerant systems.
After two weeks a certificate is issued to confirm the property is dried out and that the necessary bacterial mould tests have been carried out.
Property repair commences in line with the loss adjustor’s schedule of work.
Total costs £13,370
Total time 7 weeks
Savings Costs £1,320 (9%)
Time 2 weeks (22%)