Rebuilding Checklists & Guides
Download and print these rebuilding checklists and explanatory guides to help you keep organized through all stages of the rebuild process. Invest in a practical filing system to keep all paperwork—insurance papers, communications, and receipts—in one place. It can be as simple as an expanding file or as versatile as a fireproof file box that protects all your valuable documents.
Home Inventory Checklist
A home inventory guide helps you itemize the quality of your home’s construction and finishes. Use this checklist to chronicle the value of your loss and share it with your insurance company and their adjuster.
Step-by-Step Rebuilding Action Guide
Before you can think about rebuilding, you need to stabilize your situation. Know when to contact your mortgage servicer and insurance agent, find emergency housing options, and document damage.
Insurance Claim Process Guide
This roadmap provides a step-by-step chart that lays out the actions you need to take and when you need to take them to move your insurance claim forward and negotiate the settlement you deserve.
Essential Property Appraisal Activities
After any disaster, you need to make sure your property is safe, stable, and ready for a rebuild. Use this checklist of activities when meeting with engineers, contractors, or insurance agents.
Zoning Requirements Checklist
Understand the zoning ordinances and regulations that may affect what you can build on your specific property before you purchase house plans or meet with a building designer.