When the wind blows… Team Complete is there in Louisiana to help
When a home or business is damaged and the claim reaches an impasse, the appraisal process included in most commercial and residential insurance policies can serve as an alternative dispute resolution method to avoid litigation or at least resolve portions of the claim.
APPRAISAL — If you and we fail to agree on the amount of loss, either one can demand that the amount of the loss be set by appraisal … The appraisers shall then set the amount of the loss … They shall submit their differences to the umpire … Written agreement signed by any two of these three shall set the amount of the loss.
Louisiana Property Damage
Property damage due natural disasters can seem overwhelming, especially living in an area that is prone to heavy storm seasons. John Minor understands first hand how a storm can change your life forever. In 1995, Hurricane Opal destroyed his home. He watched as the insurer and contractor both came up with wildly different numbers for the repair. The difference in cost and scope is what John dedicated the next 25 years of his career to. John knows what the formal appraisal or arbitration process can mean for both parties after a storm strikes. Team Complete is dedicated to providing honest and accurate assessments of damage.
The Team Complete fleet are on high alert to respond to whatever Mother Nature brings to Louisiana.
Hurricane Ida
August 26- September 1, 2021 Hurricane Ida was a category 4 hurricane that reached landfall in Southeastern Louisiana, between Houma and New Orleans. Sustained wind speeds between 65 and 96 kts (76-110mph) were reported, as well as instantaneous wind speeds of up to 194kt (223mph). Rainfall totals were recorded up to 15.04 inches in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Ida was responsible for 35 know tornadoes, 2 of which were in Louisiana.
Storm Damage
Complete is always there when disaster strikes Louisiana.
John Minor and Team Complete were there in 2016 for the floods and back in 2005 for the deviation that Katrina left behind.
Complete will be there for whenever the wind blows.
Team Complete: Experienced Property Damage Appraisers
On some occasions, the work of inspection is done jointly and on other occasions it is not. During this assessment and research phase, the appraisers will put their years of experience into providing an accurate report. These appraisals may have expert reports within them in regards to weather, engineering, air quality, business interruption, or any other segment of the claim. We feel our group excels in this portion of the job out of a willingness to be knowledge dominant on our files and the experience to know what happens next.
We have experience in the realities of the time and cost of materials needed to correct the damage and applicable building codes and regulations that govern same. All of this information will be factored into the replacement cost value detailed in the final report. Having an accurate, comprehensive appraisal report is your best asset when coming to a fair number for the value of a disputed loss.
If you are in need of appraisal services, call John Minor or one of our others appraisers at Complete today to ensure you get a respected and known appraiser that will provide you an honest day’s work and come back with a good number.
Complete, Inc. offers insurance claims appraisal service Nationwide, with a focus on Gulf Coast states of Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
