Contents Packout & Storage
During major restoration projects, your belongings need protection. Our contents team carefully inventories, packs, and stores your items in our climate-controlled facility. We clean and restore salvageable items, then coordinate their return when your property is ready.
What to Expect - The Georgia Born Way
Our proven:
Contents Packout Process
Your belongings deserve careful handling. Our systematic approach ensures every item is inventoried, protected, and tracked throughout the restoration process.
Detailed Inventory
Every item is photographed, cataloged with barcode, and assigned a tracking number.
Professional Packing
Items are carefully wrapped and packed using appropriate materials for protection.
Secure Transport
Contents are transported safely to our climate-controlled, secured storage facility.
Cleaning & Restoration
Salvageable items are cleaned, deodorized, and restored by trained technicians.
Coordinated Return
Items are returned, unpacked, and placed according to your preferences.
Welcome Back Home
Your home is restored and ready—welcome back!
Common scenarios we handle
Understanding:
Contents Categories
Different types of contents require different handling and restoration approaches. We assess each category to determine the best care for your belongings.
Soft Contents
Clothing, linens, drapes, bedding, and fabric items. Often cleanable with specialized techniques including ozone treatment for odors.
Hard Contents
Furniture, appliances, electronics, and decorative items. May require cleaning, refinishing, or component replacement.
Documents & Media
Papers, photographs, books, and digital media. Requires specialized handling—freeze-drying for water damage, careful cleaning for smoke.
Specialty Items
Artwork, antiques, collectibles, and high-value items. May require expert restoration specialists or appraisers.
What to do while waiting for help (& not do)
Quick actions can help minimize damage and keep you safe
Safe actions
- 1Identify items you'll need immediately (medications, documents, essentials)
- 2Make a list of high-value or irreplaceable items
- 3Take photos of items before they're packed if possible
- 4Gather important documents (insurance papers, identification)
- 5Inform the team about any items requiring special handling
- 6Ask about access to items during storage if needed
Avoid these mistakes
- 1Don't attempt to clean smoke or water-damaged items yourself
- 2Don't plug in or use electronics that may have been damaged
- 3Don't throw away damaged items before the insurance assessment
- 4Don't store wet items together with dry items
- 5Don't remove items from the affected area without documentation
Timeline expectations
Every situation is unique, but these general timelines help set expectations.
Selected rooms or areas, focused on protecting specific items
Entire home contents, complete inventory and removal
Items stored until restoration complete—typically 2-8 weeks, extended storage available
Why professional restoration matters
Professional restoration protects your property, your health, and your investment. DIY approaches can increase damage and safety risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each item receives a unique barcode linked to photos and condition notes in our inventory system. You can review your inventory at any time, and we provide regular status updates throughout the process.
Our careful handling minimizes risk, but any damage during our care is documented and addressed. Our comprehensive inventory system provides clear accountability and supports any claims.
We can store items for the duration of your restoration project—typically 2-8 weeks. Extended storage is available if needed. Storage costs are typically included in the overall restoration scope.
We can restore most household items including furniture, clothing, electronics, documents, and artwork. Our technicians use specialized techniques for smoke damage, water damage, and odor removal. We'll assess each item and advise on restorability.
We cannot pack prescription medications (you should keep these with you), firearms (require licensed transport), hazardous materials, or perishable food items. High-value items like jewelry may require special arrangements.
Yes, with advance notice you can access your stored items during regular business hours. We can also retrieve specific items for you if needed during the restoration process.
Prevention tips
Stay prepared and reduce your risk
24/7 emergency response
Need Contents Packout?
Protect your belongings during restoration. Our team handles inventory, packing, storage, and restoration with care and accountability.