Fire Damage Clean-up: The Basics of Fire Damage Repair & Construction

1/13/2022 (Permalink)

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When a fire destroys your home or office, it can leave everything in ashes. The ashes can include burned furniture, ruined staircases, holes burned through the roof, and damaged electrical wiring. The process of fire damage restoration begins with cleaning and sanitization. The charred carpeting and waterlogged flooring will be removed, and the charred walls and ceilings will be replaced. Once the charred items are cleaned and removed, the fire damage restoration crew can begin work on restoring the property.

When evaluating the damage caused by a fire, professionals must determine whether certain materials are salvageable. Some materials will need to be replaced, while others may be restored to their original condition. Once a fire has been cleaned, mitigation experts can begin the restoration process. Your local SERVPRO can remove the smoke and soot and clean up the entire area. Then, the fire mitigation team can start restoring the building's contents.

The fire mitigation team will remove charred materials and structural components to make the house safe for cleaning. Then, the cleaning crew can begin restoring the home's interior. When the fire is extinguished, full restoration can begin. It is important to note that time is of the essence with smoke damage restoration, as the longer the restoration process goes, the more permanent the damage can become. There are also special precautions that should be taken to remove any charred items.

Afterwards, smoke & soot will need to be removed. Depending on the type of fire, different types of smoke damage will occur. In some cases, the smoke is wet, and will have a pungent odor. Other types of smoke will need to be cleaned according to the specific type of smoke. This should be done immediately, as improper cleaning can exacerbate the damage. In some cases, the smoke from a fire can also cause mold.