What To Expect From A Fire Damage Restoration Project

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

A home or commercial fire is extremely disruptive to your life and the cleanup can be a nightmare to deal with. Once the fire is put out and you know that everyone is safe, you will have to start considering all the property damage. 

A fire creates corrosive byproducts when synthetic materials burn, and along with soot and smoke will cause serious damage to surfaces and furnishings. This damage will reach into areas that the fire did not actually burn, as well, so the fire damage restoration needs to begin right away.

Here’s what to expect from a fire damage restoration project:

• Assessment. Your restoration professionals will start by thoroughly assessing your property, noting all the damage. Water damage will be noted, as well. 
• Cleanup. All damaged items, including furniture, appliances, machinery, and personal belongings, will be removed from the premises. Your technicians will help you to determine if objects can be saved; if so, they will be taken to an off-site facility for cleaning and restoration. 
• Stabilization. A fire can cause significant damage to the structural integrity of your building, which will cause it to be unstable and unsafe. The professionals will secure your home or business by covering any gaps in your roofing and by boarding other areas to ensure the premises are stabilized. 
• Water Damage. Your restoration specialists will remove the water that was used to put out the fire and dry any affected areas using specialized equipment to prevent mold growth and other related issues. 
• Soot and Smoke. The technicians then remove tarnishing that is caused by soot and corrosive byproducts using powerful restoration industry cleaning products. Smoke odor removal will also be done at this stage using hydroxyl technology and ozone generators to remove the odors, for example. 
• Disinfection. Once the major damage has been handled, your restoration technicians will completely clean and disinfect your entire premises. This will include all structural elements, furniture and appliances, and all other items covered debris or residue.
• Final Restoration. The last stage is the repair work that will be necessary to get your premises back to their pre-fire condition. This will include reconstruction of damaged structural elements, remodeling and painting, and installation of new drywall and flooring. 

If your home or business experiences a fire, call us here at  SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties right away. We are fire damage restoration professionals, and we are ready to help at a moment’s notice.