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Restoring Your Kitchen to Its Former Glory Doesn’t Have to Feel Like Pulling Teeth
Your kitchen is the heart of your home—a space where meals are made, conversations happen, and memories are created. But when damage occurs due to water leaks, fire, or general wear and tear, it can throw your entire routine into chaos. Restoring your kitchen to its former glory may feel overwhelming, but with ARES it doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth.

ARES
May 274 min read
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How ARES Repaired a Shelton, WA Kitchen After Devastating Water Damage
When a dishwasher leak turned a cozy Shelton, Washington kitchen into a waterlogged nightmare, ARES stepped in to guide the homeowners through a seamless restoration process.

ARES
Apr 185 min read
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Navigating the Insurance Process for Fence Damage: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a closer look at what happens when your fence is damaged and how the insurance process works.

ARES
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Navigating Bathroom Remodels: Planned vs. Water Damage Repairs
Understanding the intricacies of insurance claims and repairs is vital in such situations, and companies like ARES specialize in easing this

ARES
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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A Homeowner's Nightmare: Water Damage from a Toilet Overflow in Lacey, WA
Discover how a homeowner in Lacey, WA, overcame a devastating toilet leak with the expert assistance of ARES, turning a chaotic situation i

ARES
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Call Your Insurance Company
The more you call your insurance company, the better the chances you experience a more expedient claims process.

ARES
May 22, 20244 min read
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Demystifying Xactimate: A Homeowner's Guide to Understanding Insurance Claims Estimation Software
When an insurance policyholder files a claim for water or fire damage to their home they are pulled into a mystical world. Damages to a...

ARES
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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The Insurance Claims Estimating Process - Step 1
Shedding light on what a home or business owner can expect during step one of the insurance claims estimating process.

ARES
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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Finding and Becoming the Best Contractor
In this post, we will review some of the simple ways that contractors can set themselves apart by taking advantage of free resources availab

ARES
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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How is the cost of home repairs determined for insurance claims?
We review some of the language used by various homeowners insurance carriers use to determine the cost of repairs.

ARES
Nov 22, 20225 min read
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Why Aren’t Insurance Claims Estimates The Same?
If you were to hire a contractor to provide an estimate for a kitchen remodel, they likely would provide you with a one-page document...

ARES
Jul 6, 20224 min read
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How is the value of insurance repairs to your home determined?
How is the value of insurance repairs to your home determined?

ARES
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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Insurance Claim Survival TIP #2 - Real Cost Value
As a discerning local homeowner, make sure you understand what is and what is not covered in the insurance policy that you purchase for your

ARES
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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Insurance Claim Survival TIP #1 - Keep notes of EVERYTHING
From the moment that you call your insurance company regarding a potential or active insurance claim, you should be taking detailed notes.

ARES
Dec 23, 20211 min read
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What is the difference between an ACV and an RCV insurance policy for my home?
Avoid insurance claims horror stories (ARES Restoration Claim Questions #2): Knowing the difference between ACV and RCV policies

ARES
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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Contractors Addressing Your Insurance Claims Questions
Addressing your insurance claims questions from the perspective of a contractor who specializes in this field.

ARES
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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How can I make the insurance claims process go faster?
As a homeowner, you purchase property insurance because you have to and you hope that it does what you would expect if the worst were to...

ARES
Aug 18, 20213 min read
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A few things you should know about filing an insurance claim
The source of loss can be covered or excluded (not covered) by the terms in your policy. It is important to understand what you are buying,

ARES
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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Choosing the right insurance claims restoration contractor
Before we dig into how to select the right contractor, we should define some of the common terms related to contracting services.

ARES
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Asbestos requirements for homeowners during home renovations
In Washington there are asbestos testing requirements that apply to anyone who is performing remodeling or renovation work.

ARES
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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