Case Study: Commercial Equipment Smoke & Water Damage Claim

When a fire swept through a laundromat, 54 commercial-grade washers and dryers became part of a complex equipment claim.

The adjuster knew the potential damage extended beyond the flames. Smoke contamination and water from fire suppression efforts may also have affected the equipment, but the extent of the damage—and which units were impacted—remained unclear.

To gain a more complete understanding of the loss before making a claim decision, the adjuster engaged TechLoss Consulting & Restoration to perform an on-site inspection.

Complete the form to discover what TechLoss found and how their experts:

• Inventoried every washer and dryer, documenting model information and location relative to the fire
• Identified which units sustained severe fire damage and which were affected by smoke or water exposure
• Performed scientific wipe sampling to evaluate contamination levels
• Delivered a recommended settlement along with a Like Kind and Quality replacement estimate, providing the adjuster with the information needed to evaluate all claim options

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