3 Common Contents Packout Services Questions

Many people have questions about contents packout services: What is it? How is it different from a regular restoration company? Is it safe? When would I need to call a company to packout my items? Since we know that a lot of uncertainty swirls around the content packout world, here are some pointers when it comes to content restoration. 

Contents Packout Services 

What Is Contents Packout And Restoration? 

Content damage restoration is the process of removing and treating all the furniture, appliances, clothes, books, toys, and all the other “stuff” in a home. Many people use contents packout services after a flood or fire to restore their possessions to their original state. Say goodbye to smoke and water damage. Since severe damage often compromises the home’s structural integrity as well as the valuable possessions inside, it’s wise to hire a company that can take care of both issues. 

What Does It Include?

If it isn’t attached to your house, it probably falls under the contents packout services category. To be more specific, here are some a few categories of things that contents packout services includes:

• Fine Art: It can be painful to watch damage to fine art pieces, but fortunately, much can be done to salvage those pieces. In our case, “fine art” comprises paintings, photographs, statues, murals, and even taxidermy. 
• Document Recovery: This service is one of our clients’ favorites. In an emergency situation, most people respond that they would grab photos and critical documents before evacuating a house. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of grabbing personal items. Sometimes the damage happens overnight or at a rapid pace, so you’re left wondering how it even happened. Thankfully, All About Contents restores critical documents in your possession. If your documents are looking a little damaged, but aren’t completely destroyed yet, All About Contents can make them readable and usable again. 
• Electronics: If you’ve already tried the age old technique of putting your phone in a bag of rice with no luck, it may be time to call a contents packout service. We specialize in remediating the electronics ourselves or calling in partners to help. Even when irreversible damage seems likely, data recovery is still possible. 

What Is The Process?

Each restoration company has their own process of remediation. Our method is to come to your home and carefully packout each damaged item, documenting it as we go. We use a high quality scanner to record the state of damage and location of each item, ensuring that your possessions are well-documented and accounted for. An experienced contents packout services team will see to the relocation of the items, usually to a secure warehouse facility. Experts at our climate control facility will determine whether to restore or replace contents. Each item is evaluated on its own for the highest quality service. 

If you’re not sure if your damaged items fall under our contents packout services, give us a call and we can walk you through the process. We have a team of trained professionals ready to give you the best, most painless service. Let us take care of the important items in your home, so you can focus on the things that matter most.