Fire Damage

A CMS Loss Assessor will step in to take the burden off your shoulders and deal directly with your Insurer, their Loss Adjuster and any forensic scientists that they might have appointed.

If you can prevent something, then you will, but quite often after a fire, flood or theft at a business, data will be lost. Our Loss Assessors are frequently asked to assist with data recovery and, where the majority of times we are able to provide this service, sometimes it is not possible to retrieve the data.

 This may be because the data was only in hardcopy (paper format), or because computers have been so damaged and data is entirely lost. In light of our findings, we cannot express enough the importance of backing up your data.

 Many companies don’t get round to backing up work, client details, websites, accounts, etc., because it can be quite time-consuming. However, in the event of a fire, knowing that your business can carry on, even in a temporary location, can be very comforting and save you a lot of money in the long run.

 We suggest thinking of it as part of your insurance premium. You may not need it, but if that day does come when you do, you will be glad that you are prepared. If you can prevent something, then you will, but quite often after a fire, flood or theft at a business, data will be lost.

 Overall, we have links with specialist companies so that whether your claim requires a contractor, or a surveyor, an engineer, or restoration company, we are able to call upon the services of specialist companies that we have been working alongside for many years and we can trust.

 In commercial settings we also deal with the business interruption, or loss of profit, aspects of the claim.

Our aim is to obtain the maximum benefit for our clients from their Insurers, whilst removing the stress that a claim brings, by guiding our client step-by-step through the claims process.

Support After a Fire

In the eventuality of a fire, CMS Loss Assessors will:

→  Arrange for your home/property to be boarded up.

→  Ensure any emergency repairs are performed.

→  Generally ensure that the structure is made safe.

→  Assist in finding alternative, insurance-approved accommodation (if you cannot return to your home).

→  Attend to the costs incurred, should you need to stay in a hotel.

→  Proceed with the claim, ensuring you receive the very best claim settlement.