Vandalism is an unfortunate reality of life in some neighborhoods. It may happen regularly, with each building taking their turn. Other times, vandalism is a shocking anomaly: you never would have expected it until you find yourself looking at the damage to your home or business.
Looking at the damage, you might be considering whether you should try doing the repairs yourself or if you should contact a restoration company to handle the repairs. Although there are some situations where you could handle vandalism clean-up, sometimes it’s best to contact the professionals. If you are facing any of the vandalism situations described below, you would benefit from getting professional vandalism restoration.
The Vandalism Created a Dangerous Situation
First of all, contact restoration professionals to handle any situation that seems dangerous. Typically, vandalism does minor damage that doesn’t affect the integrity of the structure. However, there are times when a fragile structure may be on the verge of collapse. Or perhaps a broken window allowed rain into the building, and you’re not sure whether floors are stable or electrical connections are secure.
Another dangerous situation is if the vandals left behind biohazards or other potentially toxic substances. If you can’t identify what they left behind or don’t have the training or experience to deal with it, contact professionals who will be able to identify it and handle it safely.
You Don’t Have the Skills to Make the Repairs
If you don’t have the skills to make the necessary repairs, it’s best to let the professionals do it. This is not a situation where you should say, “How hard can it be?” then watch a few YouTube videos to prepare yourself to do the repairs.
In some cases, this may just be a cosmetic issue. You might not know how to texture stucco properly, for example, or get a smooth corner on the window trim. If you don’t have the necessary skills, any repairs you perform are apt to look unprofessional.
Other times, the issue may be more serious. Your home or commercial property represents a significant investment, and poorly done repairs could put it at risk. It’s possible to do more damage than the initial vandal as you are attempting the repairs. Poorly done plumbing repairs can lead to damaging water leaks, as can windows that aren’t fully sealed. Electrical repairs can cause fires, and it can be hard to properly seal outside electrical outlets, but you might not know there’s a problem until it becomes serious.
You Want Repairs to Be Invisible
Along the same lines, you have to consider whether you want your home or business to look as if it’s been repaired or if you want it to look as good as new. Unless you are a restoration professional, the odds are that any repairs you perform yourself will likely look like repairs. The visible repairs will be a constant reminder of the vandalism.
However, a restoration professional knows how to repair damage to make your home or business look as if it were never damaged. It can help you put the event behind you and forget about it entirely.
You Don’t Have Time to Make Repairs Right Away
It’s always best to repair vandalism right away. Vandalism left unrepaired can expose your home to additional damage because of leaking water or the entrance of animals. It can also serve as an invitation to further vandalism. Damaged elements that can no longer support themselves will sag, may fall, and may cause additional damage to other structures that depend on them.
If you don’t have the time to get repairs completed right away, it may be best to get a professional out to work on repairing vandalism. This is also true if you thought you might attempt repairs but can’t get the parts or equipment you need right away. Rather than waiting for supplies, you can check with a restoration company, who may have the materials on-hand or may be able to get them faster.
Get Expert Vandalism Repairs in
If your home or business has suffered vandalism, let the professionals at erase the damage for you. With our 24/7 emergency response services, we can be at your property quickly and start work immediately if you need it. We have been the leading restoration professionals in since . We can handle every aspect of the restoration process including removal of paint, handling toxic materials, repairing walls, replacing windows, and more. We use meticulous processes and the most advanced technology that adhere to industry best practices.
In addition, we can coordinate with your insurance company. We can document the extent of the damage and the exact repairs made. Because we know the exact information your insurance company wants, we can help you get compensation according to the terms of your coverage faster, with less back-and-forth. We make the claims process easy.
If your residential or commercial property suffered vandalism, don’t try to fix it yourself: let the restoration professionals at FLEET Response do it for you. We can do it faster, better, and make your insurance claims process easier, too.
Please contact us today to learn what we can do for the vandalism of your property. FLEET Response serves home and business owners in .