The fire
trucks are gone, the damage is done and you are anxious to get back to your
everyday life but you face the difficult task of picking up the pieces.
Fire damage repairs need to be done quickly and professionally to maximize
their effectiveness and salvage items that may otherwise be ruined by prolonged
exposure. There are several ways that a restoration company can help you after
the devastating effects of a fire- from cleaning your home to fully restoring
it back to life.
Damage
Assessment
When you
look around your home, most of the damage is easy to spot: charred wood, soot
covered surfaces and darkened walls and floors. Another thing you notice is the
lingering smoke odor everywhere. This
damage needs to be assessed by a professional so that you know what can be
repaired, cleaned or replaced. In
addition to assessing the damage, the restoration company will deal directly
with your insurance company and handle all claims so that you can focus on
getting back to your everyday life.
Secure Property
One of
your main concerns after a fire is your home structure itself. Is it safe?
Is it secure? Your restoration
company can help you with these answers within 4 hours of the fire, day or
night. First, they will assess and safely
stabilize the damaged structure. Your
home and property will also be properly boarded up and secured. Once these necessary tasks are complete, the
real clean up can begin.
Remove
Water
The water
used to extinguish the fire needs to be cleaned up first. Industrial grade water extractors, air
circulators, dehumidifiers and other professional equipment will be used to
remove all of the water. Then
disinfectant with antimicrobials will be used to prevent possible mold and
mildew caused by the dampness.
Salvage
Next your
furniture, appliances, home décor, and other personal household items affected
by the fire will be assessed to determine if they can be salvaged. All salvaged items will be removed in order
to be properly cleaned and restored.
Purify
Air
Smoke
odor can affect every area of your home and therefore this is an important step
in recovery. The air in your home needs
to be circulated through an industrial grade air purifier in order to remove
the smoke odor.
Clean Surfaces
Many of
the surfaces in and around the source of the fire will be damaged by the fire
itself or by soot and smoke residue. Carpets,
window treatments, walls, furniture, appliances, etc. will all trap the odor
and soot. These surfaces need to be
cleaned properly and promptly because prolonged exposure will increase the
damage.
Repair, Restore,
Reconstruct
A fire in
your home can be devastating. You need
help to quickly secure, salvage, clean, repair and reconstruct your home. Your professional restoration company is
available 24/7 to help you get back to your everyday life as quickly as
possible. Paul Davis Remodeling is at your service 24/7/365 at 207-774-4150