Patch Welcomes Cornerstone Appraisals & Restorations, LLC

Cornerstone Appraisals & Restorations, LLC is New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania’s most highly regarded insurance restoration and home reconstruction resource for homeowners and insurance providers.  Insurance providers and homeowners turn to Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration, LLC for complex claims in home insurance restoration, and expect the highest level of home construction, communication, and quality workmanship. Cornerstone Restoration understands that no one can accurately predict a disaster such as:

• Water from a water main rupture, broken pipe or leaking roof floods the home, or a washing machine hose or icemaker line breaks
• Fire starts in the home and causes damage
• Storms cause a tree to fall on the house or wind tears off shingles
• Flood waters rise flooding areas of the home
• Ice and snow cause roof damage and subsequent interior damage

All of these are examples of disasters which require an emergency response. Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration’s team will respond quickly, assess the damage, and create a plan to stop further damage from occurring. The sooner we are called, and can initiate a response, the less chance damage will spread.  Here are some examples of disaster responses:

• Water damage: stop the leak and use air movers or dehumidifiers to start the drying process
• Fire or smoke damage: board-up doors and/or windows and tarp roof to keep the home secure
• Wind or storm damage: plywood or tarps to keep water and wind out
• Flood damage: after flood waters subside, structural evaluation and air movers or dehumidifiers to start the drying process
• Ice and snow damage: snow or ice removal and roof repair.

Cornerstone Appraisals and Restoration, LLC leverages every resource to minimize the disruption to the homeowner. Our qualified and professionally affiliated team follows today’s recommended and required procedures as well as Cornerstone’s process, and leverages quality resources.  The Cornerstone team has over 70 years combined construction experience making Cornerstone the preferred Fire & Water Appraisal & Restoration firm by homeowners and insurance clients alike. Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration will work with your insurance claims professionals and adjusters, providing a process that offers a seamless line of communication during your project in order to restore or improve the damaged home. Our goal is to exceed the homeowner’s expectations.

You may ask, “Why Choose an Insurance Restoration Contractor versus a Handy Man?”

Unlike a regular remodeling job, a restoration requires approval of the insurance companies.  Insurance companies require most quotes be in a specified format using Xactimate or another industry estimating tool.  Most handymen are not proficient with the  estimating software nor do they have the experience in working with the insurance industry knowing what is allowable, what is depreciated and what is allowed for overhead and profit?  All of this can lead to delays.  In addition, your insurance company may tell you to get several quotes however be advised that they are going to go with the lowest, not the most thorough quote.  Is that what you want after suffering a loss to your home?  Cornerstone has the experience, knowledge and superior craftsmanship to get the job done in time and works closely with the insurance adjuster making the project seamless.