Your garage door is definitely one of the most important parts of your household. A damaged door not only affects the look of your house but also makes the valuables in your garage exposed to burglary and further damages caused by, for example, bad weather conditions.
It’s highly essential for you to reinstall a damaged garage door as soon as possible to ensure safety. If your garage door gets damaged by driving into it or an unfortunate incident such as vandalism, malicious damage or storm. Metro Garage Services can work closely with your insurance provider to help you replace your old garage door.
There is no need to feel embarrassed and you’ll be surprised how often these incidents happen in Sydney. Your garage door is an everyday part of your life that provides you with security as well as convenience.
Your garage door should not only look presentable but also function properly, as without a working garage door you can be left vulnerable to thefts. The cost of repairs that would be covered in your Building Insurance policy is depending on the type of policy you have. If your insurance claim is beyond the cost your policy covers, you might have to pay for the expense on your own by hiring a professional.
In the event of garage door damage in Sydney, follow the below steps:
- Contact your insurance company:
The best way is to call or email your insurer and explain the incident, after which they will issue you a special claim number. Make sure you keep it. Depending on the insurance company, they may already have a preferred specialist whom they will ask you to contact and book an inspection. Otherwise, the common way to proceed is to obtain 1-2 quotes from garage door companies, to choose the best option for you.
- Inform your insurer about the quote:
After getting the quotes, you should contact your insurance company and let them know about the costs, as the final approval is up to your insurer.
If you have any questions regarding your garage door specifications and pricing, contact Metro Garage Services.
Our team works closely with insurance companies and real estate agents to ensure that your garage door is back to new as soon as possible.
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