How To Create an Inventory

2/19/2021 (Permalink)

Keeping an inventory of all of your items ensures that you get paid for any losses you make on your insurance claim.

How To Create an Inventory

When filing an insurance claim, you are going to need to provide documentation of the damage. The best way to do this is with an inventory. Having a detailed list of everything in your business can ease some of the stress of the situation. This means you can focus on choosing a disaster restoration company and getting your business back to normal.

Include Important Information
To file a claim, you are going to need to prove your loss. This means you will need a detailed record of everything in your business in Cheltenham, PA. Otherwise, you will have trouble recounting all of your items and their details to your insurance agent. Here are some important details you need to include in your list:

• Photographs
• Descriptions
• Make, models, and serial numbers
• Receipts
  

Be Thorough
Creating this list may seem daunting, but it is important that you are thorough and don't skip any items. When you make your list, you can ensure that you don't miss anything by breaking your business down into sections. Then, you only have to worry about staying organized as you move between these areas. As you work, make sure to take pictures and videos of individual items and entire rooms. Once you have finished your list, create multiple copies and store them in safe locations, so you know you won't have to worry about your only copy getting destroyed or lost. Also, make sure you add any new items to your list as soon as you purchase them.

Use an App
Today, you no longer need to rely on written lists for taking inventory. You can download a mobile app to your smartphone that allows you to create and organize your list and easily send it to your insurance company and chosen remediation professionals, such as SERVPRO.
Keeping an inventory of all of your items ensures that you get paid for any losses you make on your insurance claim. This can help your business get all the replacement items it needs to start operating again.