The “Grandfather Clause” Myth: Getting Paid for Code Upgrades

The “Grandfather Clause” Myth: Getting Paid for Code Upgrades “That’s grandfathered in. We don’t owe for it.” Every contractor has heard this from an adjuster. It sounds official, but in many cases, it is completely wrong. When “grandfathered” ends Building codes generally allow existing non-compliant structures to remain until you touch them. Once you tear […]

The “Patchwork Quilt” Problem: Fighting for Continuous Flooring

The “Patchwork Quilt” Problem: Fighting for Continuous Flooring The adjuster wants to patch 50 square feet. The homeowner has 800 square feet of continuous flooring that will not match. Someone is going to be unhappy. “We will pay to patch the damaged area only.” This is the standard adjuster position on vinyl, laminate, and carpet […]