Do you hate to see others be successful? Public adjusters typically charge 10% of the claim, when it is settled. And public adjusters typically secure a significant increase in the settlement from the insurance company. Knowing the PA or the contractor might make some money really irritates some people.
For example, if insurance estimated $20,000 for superficial damage repair, but a PA finds another $280,000 worth of structural damage and hidden water damage (this is not uncommon on jobs we take on), the fee could be $30,000. Well, that might seem like a lot. And now some contractor is going to get a lot of business, instead of trying to patch up your house as best they could for $20,000. Some people can’t stand those thoughts. If so, a public adjuster might not be right for you.