Fire Restoration Process

6/5/2024 (Permalink)

Professional fire restoration companies like SERVPRO® are available for emergency service

1. Emergency Service - Professional fire restoration companies like SERVPRO® are available for emergency service. In some instances, a fire may cause damage such as burn holes in the roof. In these cases, a restoration company can quickly come out to the property and secure the building from further damage. 
2. Damage Assessment - The next step is to assess the damage caused by the fire. During this step, the fire damage restoration company, like SERVPRO®, will look to see the length the fire, smoke and soot traveled as well as the effect the fire had on the furniture and walls. The company can make an action plan and provide an accurate quote and time estimate. 
3. Tarp and Sealing - Once restoration is underway, the company's main concern is to prevent further damage from happening, such as leaks due to holes in the wall or a burnt roof or a burst water tank or pipe. The company will quickly stop the source of the leak before water spreads to additional parts of the building. 
4. Clean Up - After stopping any leaks, the restoration company will clear away dust, soot and smoke from surfaces as well as begin saving the property from water damage. The company will use submersible pumps to remove standing water. Then the area will be dried and sanitized. Carpets will be cleaned, and other measures taken to remove the odors caused by smoke. Finally, items that are beyond repair will be removed and replaced. 
5. Renovation and Repairs - During the renovation and repair stage, the fire restoration company, like SERVPRO®, will repair or replace cabinets, install new carpet, repaint walls, replace wallpaper and fix other damage in order to restore the property back to its original appearance. The company can also use this opportunity to improve the property, allowing it to look better than it did before the fire occurred. 
6. Fire Prevention Debriefing - After the restoration process is complete, the company will offer ideas on preventing fires from happening in the future. If the fire were avoidable, the company could provide design advice and fire alert tools such as smoke detectors.