Shorter Settlements Inc

What They Do

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• Insurance Appraiser
• Roof Inspector
• Loss Consultant
• Building Consultant
• Estimator
• Expert Witness
• Public Adjuster
• Policy Review
• Property Inspection
• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Roofing
• Sewage cleanup
• Water damage-related cleanup & repair
• Water damage-related mold removal
• Water damage-related pest control
• Carpet cleaning
• Flood cleanup
• Flood restoration
• Water removal

In Their Own Words

When you experience a loss due to wind, water, fire, vandalism, flood, etc. we can help you. Licensed Public Adjuster and experienced claim advocate when you suffer a loss. Our goal is to protect individuals, families, and organizations from serious and potentially catastrophic losses. If you rely completely on your insurance company to calculate the amount of damage and you are owed, you are unlikely to recover a full or fair settlement. We can help. Insurance is not a commodity. If you purchased insurance based on the price you need to schedule a free policy review to identify the gaps in your coverage. If you don't have damage we still want to offer a no-obligation policy review.

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Before You Call Shorter Settlements Inc

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. Where do you think the moisture is coming from, and who fixes it?
4. Will you set up containment and negative air, and how will you protect the rest of the home?
5. How will you deal with smoke odor inside wall cavities and the HVAC ducts?

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.

How Their Reviews Break Down

Counts from public listings as of September 23, 2026. A handful of reviews says less than a few hundred.

Read This While You Wait

• DIY with careWhat to Do in the First 24 Hours After Water DamageAn hour by hour plan for the first day after water damage. Make it safe, stop the source, document, remove water and start drying before mold can start.
• DIY with careSafe DIY Mold Cleanup for Areas Under 10 Square FeetA step by step method to clean up mold under 10 square feet safely, with the gear to buy, what to throw away, why bleach is not the default, and when to stop.
• Call a proThe First 48 Hours After a House FireWhat to do in the first two days after a house fire. Safe re-entry, utilities, insurance calls, securing the home, food, medicine and what never to clean.
• Call a proSewage Backup Cleanup, What You Can and Cannot DoWhat to do when sewage backs up into your home. How to stay safe, what you can clean yourself, what must be thrown out, and when to call a specialist.