One essential aspect of a water damage restoration job is locating all pockets of water and damage throughout the building. Water will find its way into hidden, out of the way places so without an extremely thorough search, it is likely you may miss some water. Besides making sure you protect against further damage because of hidden water, it’s also important for the documentation needed when filing an accurate insurance claim and making sure you and your clients are properly compensated. Here are a few helpful tools you can use to locate and document water damage more effectively.
For peering into pipes or dark, shadowy corners of a home, nothing beats a reliable heavy duty flashlight. Make sure to keep extra batteries on hand!
The “drip, drip, drip” of a water leak makes a very distinctive sound. But if that sound is happening within the walls or an isolated section of the home you may not be able to hear it without amplifying the sound. This is where an acoustic listening device comes in handy. These devices allow you to hear clearly through floors and walls to pinpoint the source of a leak or flood.
Digital hygrometers are used to gather a quick and accurate reading on the amount of humidity inside a room (i.e., the amount of moisture in the air within that particular space). A high reading may indicate the presence of unwanted water or moisture located somewhere in that home. Generally speaking, homes should remain at about 50% humidity. Any higher is a potential indication of a leak somewhere, creating uncomfortable living conditions, and leading to mold growth.
Mold testing kits allow you to test for the presence of mold in a home based on surface or air sampling. These tests are typically only used if there is already a suspicion that mold exists in the home to confirm the existence of mold and pinpoint its location.
This is the perfect tool for detecting the source of a leak inside a pipe. It consists of a long, flexible fiber-optic cable that is mounted with a light and a miniature camera. It connects to a video monitor where you can see images of the pipe’s interior.
Adding these tools to your arsenal will enhance your ability to detect water damage and provide the detailed documentation needed for filing an insurance claim. Most importantly, these tools will empower you to provide the best possible service to your clients and help them recover from water damage disasters.
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Hello, my name is Cam, I’m the COO of One Claim Solution! I come from a management consulting background (Bain & Company) and hold an MBA from the University of Michigan. I have worked at a wide variety of organizations, from Fortune 500 to small-cap, in an equally wide variety of industries. I have over 15 years of experience in operations and strategic growth, and I have spent much of my career focused on developing high-performing tech-enabled service organizations through early stage and high growth phases.
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My professional experiences are predominantly corporate in nature. My career started at General Electric in finance and accounting. Immediately prior to joining OCS, I spent time as an investor at Bondcliff Partners and management consultant with Bain & Company. I also hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and got my BS in finance and accounting from Northeastern University.
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Hi, I’m Josh! In 2016, I co-founded One Claim Solution with my partner Jeremy Traasdahl, and I serve as General Counsel of One Claim Solution. Working in the restoration industry, Jeremy and I saw contractors struggling to get paid quickly and fairly and we knew there was a need for change. We founded One Claim Solution to be this change and it’s been my privilege to see our company grow and to advocate for our clients as general counsel.
Outside of my passion for helping the restoration industry, I enjoy spending time outdoors, fly-fishing, hunting, skiing, and coaching my kids’ baseball teams. I’ve been married to my amazing wife for 20 years and we have a beautiful family of 5 children.
Hey, I’m Jeremy! In 2016, I co-founded One Claim Solution with my partner Josh Ehmke. Working in the restoration industry, Josh and I saw contractors struggling to get paid quickly and fairly and we knew there was a need for change. We founded One Claim Solution to be this change and it’s been my privilege to lead our amazing team.
Prior to One Claim Solution, I started my career as an inside sales rep for Avnet, then moved to Pepsico as a district sales manager. Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife and four children, two boys and two girls!
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