how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I always tell people, take photos like you’re documenting a crime scene. It’s a pain, but it’s saved my bacon more than once.

Couldn’t agree more—water damage is like that one guest who shows up uninvited and never leaves. I’ve seen folks skip photos and end up in endless arguments with insurance. One guy I worked with had to rip out his whole basement because a tiny leak turned into a mold party. Always better to over-document than under, even if you feel a bit silly snapping pics of soggy carpet.