Home is, often, our safe place. It is the space that we can retreat to when everything in our lives feels out of our control. That is why few things in our lives feel as invasive and disruptive as a disaster in our home. When everything at home suddenly feels out of control, we want to turn to someone we can trust to properly restore order.
Diresco Orangeville has disaster restoration in its name, literally. Diresco comes from Disaster (Di) Restoration (Res) Company (Co). However, it’s not a name that earns your trust, but the people working for a company and the actions that they take. Anthony, owner of Diresco Orangeville, brings over 25 years of experience with him, first in property management, and then through Diresco Orangeville’s parent company, Anthony’s Handyman Services. Needing a change after years in property management, he started Anthony’s Handyman Services to provide people with support, especially those who can’t do all the things that they once could. Working with homes as he had, Anthony was aware of the many ways that things could go wrong and saw an opportunity to do something about it.
Most people think of insurance when it comes to restoration and damage mitigation. While Anthony and Diresco certainly work with insurers, they also want their clients to understand the system so they can make an informed choice on what works for them. This starts by knowing it’s better to call a restoration company you trust, such as Diresco, directly before making a claim. For about 90% of people, it will make more sense to skip the insurance altogether. From their experience, Diresco finds that unless the restoration cost is double your deductible, you’ll pay more through insurance in the long run. With Diresco, they’ll give you a clear and honest assessment of the situation, letting you know if it’s worth the insurance before you get involved with a claim.
The other thing to understand about insurance is that they will always send their preferred company to inspect the damage. This will be the company that gives them the best advantage, not necessarily you. Just because that is the company they send does not mean it’s the company you must use. However, if your company is more expensive, the insurance will only pay up to the lower quote. The rest is out of pocket for you. That’s why it can help to have a fully informed opinion from a professional, such as Diresco, before talking to your insurance company.
When working on a restoration process with Diresco, they’ll keep you informed every step of the way, providing you with a full report for insurers or your real estate agent if you sell. They’ll also quote you for a rebuild if you choose it. When rebuilding with Diresco, you know you’re working with a reputable insured company invested in protecting your home. They won’t cut corners, and they’ll get the job done right.
However, you don’t have to wait for a disaster to call Diresco. They also offer standard renovation services. From bathrooms and kitchens to hardscaping and painting, they’ll sit down with you free of charge to fully discuss your project and understand what you’re looking for before giving you a quote.
Another key aspect of Diresco, is preventative measures. Rather than waiting for something to go wrong, Diresco can help you get ahead of the issue. Once called, they will give you a consultation to help locate potential issues, such as faulty pipes or cracked foundation, fixing them before restoration is necessary.
Regardless of which service you require, Diresco puts their relationship with the customer at the center. As a company, Diresco understands that you are putting your home into their hands; therefore, they spend time in building that trust with their clients and highlighting that when choosing them you haven’t misplaced that trust. It is a relationship they hope to carry forward into the future, supporting clients through whatever their needs may be.
Diresco also values doing their work as environmentally friendly as possible. While creating some waste through restoration and renovation is inevitable, Diresco strives to avoid doing so as much as possible. If something can be donated or reused in anyway, they will do so.
A member of three non-profit housing boards as well as a board member of Choices Shelter and Support Services in Dufferin County, Anthony is aware that having a safe and secure home is a privilege that not all in our society have. Diresco works hard to play a small role in making it a little easier for his clients, and he is proud to work with a crew that understands this goal and works together to maintain a work ethic that enforces these values.
WRITTEN BY: JILLIAN KENT | RESOURCES: DIRESCO
