Whether the water damage comes from a pipe, river or roof, the correct management of the drying and repair process is essential to a successful outcome. Flooding over recent years has highlighted the need to understand the effects of flooding on buildings and contents.

The majority of the water flowing into homes is contaminated, requiring specialist cleaning and drying prior to remedial works.

In a flood claim situation the Insurers desire to return policyholders to their own homes quickly, can cause long-term damage to the fabric of the property if it is not handled correctly. Additionally, content items that have been restored by the Insurers may not be in the condition they were prior to the flood.

We at CMS have the expertise and capacity to organise the following on your behalf:

•  Arrange specialist cleaning and stripping out to aid drying.
• Take action to avoid any further damage occurring.
• Arrange alternative accommodation through insurance-approved letting agents.
• Secure an interim payment for lost contents.
• Evaluate the best claim settlement for your circumstances.