What To Look For Before You Hire
You can tell a serious restorer by whether they meter the structure or just look at it and quote. Look for live dispatch, no answering service, IICRC-aligned protocols, and a willingness to put the scope and the readings in writing.
The warning signs are an unsolicited door-knock after a storm, pressure to sign an AOB on the spot, and a "looks dry, we are done" at day three. That standard is exactly how we run every Ridgefield job: live answer, full documentation, verified dry-out, and a clean claim.
