How To Overcome Commercial Property Loss In Texas by Robert Green Insurance Claims Specialist

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The Hurricane after Katrina: Ike.

In 2008 Hurricane Ike approached the coast of Texas, hitting Galveston, Freeport, Houston and the surrounding areas. A category 2 storm with sustained winds over 110 mph, it was a huge storm covering an area almost as big as Texas itself. Over 1 million people lost power during the storm. From Cuba, Haiti, and Texas damages were estimated to be near $10 billion and extensive flooding was left for days after.

The pictures are horrifying. Entire neighborhoods were lined with sea water instead of roads. Livestock was stranded, unable to find dry land to graze upon. Firefighters were forced to watch structures burn, helpless to reach them to control the blazes. Coastal communities were completely wiped away by the massive storm surge.

A job half-way done is "Incomplete".

One might expect a year later to have everything back to normal, all damages repaired and completed. But Hurricanes bring with them a wide variety of elements that cause harm to structures. Hail, wind driven rain, lightening strikes, high rainfall amounts, strong winds, and blowing debris all contribute to the collateral damage. After a storm, claims adjustors are inundated with appointments; everyone needs something inspected. Insurance companies are trying to reduce costs and the pressure to get everything done quickly is intense. And if the follow-up isn´t done right, money runs out and repairs sit waiting to be done, accelerating rot and investment loss.

Many property managers find themselves overwhelmed in a situation like this. Sometimes the best solution is to find a storm damage expert who feels your pain. Having a knowledgeable expert who knows the Texas area and knows storm damage recovery thoroughly can be a huge comfort when one is trying to get back to running their business as soon as possible.

Don´t try to do it all on your own.

A good storm damage expert will come to the site and thoroughly assess the extent of your situation. They´ll contact and work directly with your insurance agent and adjustor, negotiating a fair deal in your best interest and assemble a detailed scope of work for repair. They´ll personally supervise the on-site crew. A storm damage expert is an advocate for you, someone familiar with the behind-the –scenes process and contacts, and can get you more comprehensive service.

If you are commercial property owner in the Houston or San Antonio area, don´t wait until the next impending Hurricane to line up your resources. Know who you can call when you need immediate damage mitigation and assessment. All-Tex Commercial Storm Damage Experts can be contacted by visiting www.alltexcommercial.com or by calling 866-921-5715.