Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration is Best Left to the Pros

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

When you experience a fire in your home, it can be physically and emotionally devastating. Leave the clean-up and restoration to the pros.

If your property needs fire and smoke damage restoration, here are some of the steps involved. Aside from the assessment, removal of your belongings, and cleanup of the debris, you’ll want to be familiar with all the other steps too, especially when you hire a team to do the restoration work. Here’s what you can expect.

Secure the Foundation

To get started, the crew will need to secure the foundation to prevent any more damage from happening. That typically involves covering any holes or weakened structures. If any part of the structure has been singed—whether the floors, walls, or roof—then an inspection is necessary to check whether these should be repaired or replaced. Don’t rely on an ‘eyeball test’ of your interior. Hire pros to check for potential weak spots, water damage, mold, and other problems that can occur after a fire.

Clean and Remove Soot

Don’t tackle the smoke and soot damage on your own. This damage leaves stains behind. Specialized chemicals and processes are necessary to keep from just spreading the soot around. Pumping and airing out the moisture is an essential step in the cleanup process. Pros have specialized equipment to make that happen. With expert assistance, you can prevent mold growth with ease.

Perform the Repairs

Repairs must be done right away. This goes for both the structure and your belongings. Do you have heirloom furniture pieces? Some of the items might be impossible to restore if they’ve been subjected for too long to soot and smoke. Talk to the restoration firm to learn more about the workaround solutions they offer.

Do the Renovation

A lot of people opt for a complete renovation, though. That’s often because of extensive damage. Talk to the restoration firm. Experienced restoration contractors such as SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor know when property owners like you are much better going for a complete renovation. SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor has professional restoration teams that have experience in fire and smoke damage restoration. These IICRC certified teams have the training and equipment to deal with your fire and smoke damage problems and restore your property.

When you have a fire damage emergency, we're here to help anytime 24/7. Just call us at 727-250-0330.