FIRE Clean up Damage

2/23/2019 (Permalink)

Sifting thorough fire debris to find sentimental customer items!

According to the National Fire Protection Association, one out of 320 homeowners may experience a fire in their home. Commercial fire damage is also very common in the United States, averaging around 80,000 yearly due to kitchen fires, electrical problems, or even arson.

Experiencing fire damage can be devastating for homeowners or business owners. Whether you have experienced commercial fire damage or a fire in your home, not knowing what to do next can add to your frustration.

After a fire, it is essential to start fire damage restoration immediately to avoid the skyrocketing costs associated with delayed repair. Below are some tips to help you with the process fire cleanup, typical services of a restoration company and problems to expect after fire damage.

If you have a fire in your home or if you have commercial fire damage, some common issues that you likely face will be:

Soot damage: It is best to hire a restoration company to do fire cleanup for ash residue. Soot is highly acid. Therefore, expect discoloration and deterioration of anything within the vicinity of the fire.

Smoke damage and smoke smells: Unfortunately, getting rid of smoke damage can be a pain, especially after commercial fire damage. If not fixed immediately with appropriate fire damage restoration techniques, smoke smells can potentially reappear later, which can potentially turn off customers. Also, smoke damage will leave a film over any materials in the area. Also, furniture may rust or the paint may stain your carpet after a prolonged period of time.

Broken windows and collapsed walls: After a fire, it's possible that you will need to board up your walls or windows. If you delay in boarding up after a fire in your business or home, however, you run a risk of potential theft or vandalization inside your property.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties can help in all your fire damage needs call us at 252-433-0005