How does the restoration process work?

At MJ White, we're here to guide you through the home restoration process and provide clarity on what to expect as we begin repairing your property. Once you, the property owner, sign a work authorization, our restoration company collaborates with your insurance adjuster to establish the scope of necessary repairs. Upon approval from the insurance adjuster, we initiate the estimation process. This involves gathering detailed measurements and photographs to ensure accuracy.nnOur estimators then input this information into a standardized program used by the insurance industry to generate the estimate, which is subsequently shared with the insurance company. Once the estimate is approved, our project managers step in to coordinate the repairs. They'll work closely with you, overseeing selection meetings, scheduling repairs, managing on-site construction, and arranging building inspections. Throughout the process, your project manager will review all repairs and schedule any necessary finishing touches before conducting the final walk-through with you.

Do I have to pay money upfront?

Yes! MJ White is proud to be a full-service contractor that can handle your entire restoration and renovation project from start to finish. We have a full, in-house water mitigation department and a contents division on site to make sure your experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible.

What training certificates do you hold?

MJ White is certified by The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). To qualify for IICRC-Certified Firm status, businesses must demonstrate proof of insurance, maintain a written customer complaint policy with documented follow-up, and provide ongoing education and training leading to certification for all technicians.nnIICRC Certified Firms are also required to abide by the IICRC Code of Ethics. Services provided by IICRC-certified professionals range from flooring inspection and cleaning to mold remediation to water and fire damage restoration.

Is your restoration company Michigan-based?

Everything that can be done to keep business local to Michigan is of huge value to our economy and employment rates. MJ White is proud to be a Michigan-based business that supports our local communities.

How to avoid frozen pipes

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June 1, 2023

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Saving money by turning your heat down in the winter is just not a good idea. I wish I could say turn your heat down to X degree to avoid a pipe freezing, but it depends on where you live, where your pipes are and how well insulated those pipes are. Pipes in a bathroom, kitchen, attic and crawlspace are normally NOT insulated.

Click on this website below to see the probability of frozen pipes in our region. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/shw_freezemap.pdf

Heat should be kept at 65 degrees and consider leaving the taps dripping when it gets to really cold temperatures. Sending a reminder email or posting a notice to your residents or tenants might be a good idea.
Lastly, please use this email to think about where your thermostats are set in this cold weather.

And if all of the above fails, remember we are here to clean up the resulting water damage!

How to avoid frozen pipes

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