When dealing with an item that has a lot of sentimental value to the homeowner,we really want to go the extra mile in trying to save them. 

When it comes to cleaning books, it actually looks way scarier than it really is.

You need to realize that there is a little more liability when dealing with food that is potentially contaminated than other household items.

It really doesn't matter whether the house is clean and sparsely furnished or if a stage four hoarder lives there - the way you handle each job is basically the same.

I am not telling you to stay out of reconstruction. But I want you to go into it, if you decide it’s a good fit for you and your business, for the right reasons.

Normally these companies charge a percentage of the total amount of the scope of repairs, but I have heard of them charging by the scope in some cases.

 Logging destroyed items without a good system in place can definitely create a huge mess in a hurry. This is the part of the job that not only affects the homeowner the most financially, but emotionally as well. 

I charge by the item and according to value. For average everyday items, I charge by the hour using several different labor rates from Xactimate. 

First off, you need to take into consideration the item and its value to the homeowner. 

It is important that you let your homeowner know that in order to do your job, they have to let you do all of the cleaning.