In the wake of hurricane Sandy those of us who have been effected by the storm will have some renovations and improvements to do; maybe even more. But as far as home-improvement projects go, it’s not the scale of the changes that you make. Instead, the deciding factor should be the impact that is created. With this mindset, you need
Category: Homeowners Insurance
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When choosing a contractor to repair the storm damage to your home, AVOID contractors who: Claim that they have been “approved” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”). FEMA does not approve or disapprove contractors. Insist that you pay for the work in CASH and in ADVANCE. Municipalities and countries prohibit licensed contractors from doing this. Do not itemize the
With Hurricane Sandy barely in the rear-view mirror, the east coast is in the path of a nor’easter expected to arrive some time today with strong winds, heavy rain and moderate tidal flooding along coastal areas. While this storm may hamper cleanup and recovery efforts and add to the difficulties in the region NOAA does not believe the storm shouldn’t
Well now that the power is back on and most of the trees have been cut up and stacked on the sidewalk we would like to provide some input regarding home improvement, it’s time that you learn about it and become an expert on your own, contractors can be costly. While this may require an extra commitment, you will get
We understand that some of our customers may have to make a claim as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Below we have provided phone numbers that you should call should you have a claim. To make a Personal Claim click HERE or see below: Adirondack – 866-992-4368 Chubb – 800-252-4670 Encompass – 800-588-7400 Fireman’s Fund – 800-523-9500 Merchants – 800-562-1077
With hurricane Sandy on the way for next week, your sump pump has to work very hard to protect your home. And that’s good because just a little water can flood rooms and cost thousands of dollars. If you’ve got a sump pump already, test it now to be sure it will work. The first is a water powered back up
As we approach the end of 2012, forecasters are predicting the end of the housing market decline. With this comes a slow recovery of the residential construction industry accompanied by the rising cost of home building. Early indicators, such as increases in the cost of gasoline and diesel, gypsum board and soft lumber, support these predictions. New homes are being
Carbon monoxide is responsible for more than half of the poisoning fatalities in industrial settings because it has no warning properties. It is generated due to incomplete combustion of organic fuels, especially as created by the exhaust of internal combustion engines. Exposure to carbon monoxide decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the tissues. This is known
According to FEMA, most Americans underestimate their risk for fire, and many either lack emergency response plans – or fail to practice them with fire drills. But here at the MVR Agency and our friends at MAXONS hope that through spreading awareness, we can change that and keep our clients and their families safe! This month, we would like to
Trees are a wonderful addition to your home’s landscape, but they can also cause real problems if a heavy wind topples one, and it lands on your neighbor’s property and damages their home. Who is legally responsible for paying to repair that damage? If you answered, “I am,” you would be wrong. Your neighbor would have to submit a claim