Maryland Public Adjusters

What They Do

Water DamageFire and Smoke

• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Water damage-related cleanup & repair

In Their Own Words

Maryland Public Adjusters is a registered trade name for Dottrio, LLC, Maryland's top rated Public Adjuster and Insurance Appraisal firm. We have extensive experience in commercial and residential property damage insurance claims. Dottrio is also the first Public Adjuster firm to be a Maryland licensed General Contractor. We have specialized expertise in the insurance "appraisal" process. At Dottrio we are able to handle your property insurance claim from beginning to end with little to no involvement required on your part. Allow us to alleviate the worry and stress of the challenging insurance claims process.

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Before You Call Maryland Public Adjusters

1. Do you take moisture readings every day and will you give me the drying log?
2. Are your technicians certified in water damage restoration?
3. How will you deal with smoke odor inside wall cavities and the HVAC ducts?
4. Do you do contents pack out, and will I get an itemized inventory?

Ask for the license that fits where you live, a DC home improvement license, a Maryland Home Improvement Commission license or a Virginia Board for Contractors license, and look it up with that agency. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the technicians.

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