The simple answer, No. You do not need to use the insurance company vendor, not in California if you don’t want to. California Law Makes It Clear On Insurance Vendor Repairs (b) No insurer shall require that the insured have the property repaired by a specific individual or entity. (c) No insurer shall suggest or recommend that the insured…
What Are the Classes of Water Damage? There are 4 different classes of water damage: Class 1,2,3 & 4. Water Classes are determined by how much water is present and the type of material that is absorbing the water. Water classes are arranged by the amount of time needed to dry out an area as well…
California Wildfires We currently have 26 major wildfires burning in the State of California, with over 18,000 firefighters on the front lines battling the blazes. Since the start of 2020, Wildfires have scorched more than 3.7 million acres, making this the largest wildfire season in the history of the state. Do you live in or near…
The Team at JW Home Care wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We want to share our favorite family recipes with yours! Here is our Chief Operating Officer Brandon’s Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Ingredients 8 slices cold, thick-cut bacon cubed 3 pounds Russet potatoes rinsed, peeled, and cut into 1″ cubes 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature…
It’s hard to know up front whether your homeowner’s insurance will cover foundation leaks. The cause of the leak will need to be resolved before coverage can be determined. What may be covered: If the foundation leak is due to another covered risk such as a leaking appliance (washer or hot water heater) or burst…
The best way to prevent water damage is with proactive maintenance around your home. Check these ideas of what to look for and what not to do. If you have water damage, contact JW Home Care, your local, family-owned restoration company. We are on call 24/7 and will arrive promptly and ready to tackle any…
If you have contacted your insurance company for a claim and were referred to an approved insurance vendor for restoration, you may want to ask a few questions about that vendor and the relationship with the insurance company… An analogy would be if you were involved in a car accident and your car needed repairs….
A 2013 study analyzing data from 30 different countries found that nearly half of all adults infected with cystic fibrosis (CF) were also afflicted with “an aspergillus fungal infection”. The United States has the largest patient population of CF diagnoses in the world. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that drastically reduces a person’s lifespan….
You’ve had water damage and you want to know, Where will I live? Is it safe to continue living in my home after water damage or do I need to move to temporary housing? There are a few factors to take into consideration and we will discuss them. Importantly, if you filed a claim with…
Lets Find Out What To Do With Your Contents After A Water Damage After water damage happens within your home, your personal items could also be affected. We’re here to help with not just the restoration part of your home’s structure, but with the items that transform your house into a home. Below is a…
You have water damage in your home, what do you do now? Here are a few steps you should take to prevent further damage to your home 1.) Turn off the main water line. Immediately turn off the main water line if the source is due to a toilet overflow, a burst pipe or water heater…
Vandalism is a commonly defined as any senseless damage or destruction of public property. It’s a crime committed by people who destroy, damage or deface public or private property that they have no right to damage. Normally taking place in parks, schools and other areas where there are large groups of people present. Do you…
