The recent downpours and subsequent floods have left vast areas of the country in a sodden mess and the clean-up looks set to last a while…
For many, the effects of flooding have been devastating; homes have been wrecked and lives have been turned upside down but, on a more positive note, insurance companies are appearing more willing and able than they were during the floods of 2007.
After a summit, in response to the Prime Minister urging insurance companies to deal with flood claims quickly, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reported that there are 2,000 loss adjusters to assess the damage caused by flood waters and 1,800 staff reassigned to deal with customer queries. With everyone who has been affected by flooding wanting to get back to normal as quickly as possible, the demand for post-flood remedial work is, quite understandably, high. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to provide a quick and professional quotation to secure the work; especially as a lot of the costs are being footed by insurance companies.
Pricing remedial work for flood damage, where each job can be so varied and unknown, is not a simple task. Some corrective works will need floors taken up and replaced; these could be chipboard, floating, laminated or possibly even concrete floors. Some walls might need the bottom area of plaster removed and replaced, along with skirting and possibly architraves, door linings, door stops and maybe even doors and carpet steps. Some might have kitchens, soil pipe boxing – the list is endless…
They are also going that bit further so you can too… Easy Price Pro are making a new flood protection estimating job module, this new module will price flood gates to doors, fitting air vent covers, foul drainage, non-return valves and so on. The demand for flood protection work is likely to be extensive and it may not be something you’ve needed to price before – this new module is designed to help with that.
Total Build – Flood Damage Repair™ works in the same straightforward way as all Easy Price Pro programs; bring the relevant estimating job modules onto the pricing sheet, enter the basic information about the work into clearly marked boxes and the program will calculate all labour, plant and material costs for you. You can fine-tune details to suit your preferences and have complete control over the mark-ups and overheads. Once the work is priced the program will generate a complete set of professional reports including a written quotation, payment and work schedules, a bill of quantities, material order list and more – all at the click of a button! You have instant access to every possible professional report ready for your client or their insurance company.
If you’ve been flooded with quotes speak to Easy Price Pro today and find out how you can stay on top of your estimates and be in a position to quickly and accurately price and secure post-flood work.
For more information, a no obligation demonstration or an informal chat call 0845 612 4747, email [email protected] or visit www.easypricepro.com
