Today’s post is sponsored by Junk Queen Tx. All opinions are my own.
As everyone who has ever been through a hurricane knows, after a hurricane your yard and home can end up looking a mess plus additional damages that need to be cleaned up. Today I am sharing some hurricane cleanup tips to get your home back in order after a storm. I have lived through several hurricanes in my life growing up in Texas and I have seen them range from mild to disastrous.
Safety First
When reentering your home or area affected by a hurricane, try to be as safe as possible. Watch out for damage that will harm you such as trip hazards and electrical issues. Do wait until it is full daylight to search your home for damage.
Take Photos
While this might be a given for many that have experienced hurricanes before, for those new to hurricanes it might be a surprise when your home has damage. Take many photos to submit to insurance companies or for your own personal records. It can also be helpful to take photos before a storm to gauge how much damages is done after. Having photos can also be helpful for restoring your home to its former glory.
Junk Removal
Think of using a business Junk Queen TX who provides junk removal services. Junk Queen TX will clear out ALL your junk. Using a service like this means all the work is done for you if you don’t want to be bothered. Why hire a National company to do a local job? Junk Queen TX has been in the dumpster and trash removal industry for decades and puts its customers first.
Rent a dumpster
Depending on what type of cleanup you are doing after a hurricane, renting a dumpster might be the best option for you. Renting a Dumpster has never been easier! Junk Queen TX offers reliable service, equipment, and the absolute BEST cheap prices in the area. Junk Queen TX is the best Plano Dumpster Rental company and is also a 100% locally owned y. Renting a dumpster with Junk Queen can be useful after a major storm for cleaning up debris and limbs from trees. If after the hurricane you have furniture or other appliances that need to be trashed, hiring a service like Junk Queen TX can help make the entire process easier and less of a hassle.
Make a list
After you have taken a mental note of the damage to your home, making a list of all things that need to be fixed is a good next step. What needs to be fixed immediately? Are their repairs that can wait or be done at a later time? Make a repair list and prioritize emergency repairs or things that will need to be fixed to make your home liveable again.
Contact your insurance company
Contacting your insurance company can be a very helpful step after you have hurricane damage. See if they will reimburse or cover any repairs or pay for a hotel or extended stay apartment if you aren’t able to live in your home due to storm damage.
Hire a contractor
If your home has major damage after a hurricane you might find yourself looking to hire help to get everything back to normal. I see so many horror stories of shoddy contractors coming out of the woodworks to scam people after big storms or hurricanes. Take your time when hiring help and carefully research people before you hire them. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is. A good way to research contractors is to also research and read their reviews online and search local buy/sale/trade groups for reviews.
Overall cleaning up after a hurricane can be stressful but take a deep breath and stay positive. The worst is over and now the cleanup stage begins. Only hire reputable companies or contractors to help with your clean-up to ensure as little time and money is wasted.
