Employee Spotlight: Ryan Huddleston
Friday, January 3rd, 2020
Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Estimator’s Assistant Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: The most fun job I had was at a bakery. The most meaningful was at a camp for disabled children. It was very cool, and very […]
Read More »Employee Spotlight: Aaron Camp
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
Starting this month, I will be highlighting our employees with a little Q&A session so you can get to know us better! Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: I am a Project Manager at Testerman. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? […]
Read More »Change Orders and Additional Remodeling During Your Insurance Claim
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Hello there November! This month I want to give some insight on how to upgrade and remodel during your claims experience. What better time to make upgrades and changes than when your home will be undergoing construction in the first place? Sounds like a great time to me! To better understand the terminology, this is […]
Read More »Fire Prevention Week- October 6-12
Friday, October 4th, 2019
Did you know that every year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets aside one week in October to educate folks about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe? NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. According to the National Archives […]
Read More »Why Choose Testerman Restoration for your Restoration Needs?
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019
In the days following the devastating loss or damage to your property, you will be faced with many important decisions. Since for many of us our property is our single most important asset, the decision you make on how and whom you choose to repair it will have a significant impact! Check us out: […]
Read More »Company Culture, Why it Matters!
Thursday, August 1st, 2019
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review: “Culture guides discretionary behavior and it picks up where the employee handbook leaves off. Culture tells us how to respond to an unprecedented service request. It tells us whether to risk telling our bosses about our new ideas, and whether to surface or hide problems. Employees […]
Read More »Contractor Connection Conference Highlights
Monday, July 1st, 2019
Last month we had the opportunity to go to Dallas, Texas for a few days to attend the annual Contractor Connection conference. We gear up every year and head to a different city to network and get ideas on how to better serve our clients and customers. This year the theme was “Restore”, and nearly 3,500 […]
Read More »Getting Through a Fire Loss: A Short Interview with Mr. Hugh Russell
Monday, June 3rd, 2019
I recently sat down with Mr. Hugh Russell to get the quick scoop on his experience with an insurance claim involving a fire in his home. Mr. Russell, a Hawkins county native, resides in Oak Ridge, TN. He taught school in Cocke County for a few years, and eventually retired from Oak Ridge schools as […]
Read More »Third Party, What?
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Occasionally your insurance company may utilize what is called a Third-party administrator to help with your property claim. Third-party administrators (TPAs) provide a variety of services to the insurance industry. For most insurance companies, they help expedite claims while providing timely customer service and helping to maximize a customer’s assets, offering extended warranties and loads […]
Read More »Prepared for Spring Storms?
Monday, April 1st, 2019
We’ve made it to April! With warmer weather on the horizon, so is the possibility of severe storms. Spring storms can often bring heavy winds and hail that can severely damage property. Shall we flash back to 2011, when storms and hail caused millions of dollars worth of damage in East Tennessee? This can cause great stress […]
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