Fire Damage, Call SERVPRO!

5/6/2020 (Permalink)

Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into a fire damage?

Well SERVPRO of St Clair County is specialized with fire restoration training, we work very hard to make every aspect of your disaster as stress-free as possible. With every fire damage there comes a unique set of difficulties, but the process ends up remaining the same – and our trained team of production technicians are fully equipped to deal with every fire damage they come across, even the most challenging of fire damages.

If you look at the items listed below it will help you to better understand the fire restoration process.

1. Emergency Contact 

   The restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources.

2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment 

   We carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action. 

3. Immediate Board-up and Roof Tarp Service 

   Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs.

4. Water Removal and Drying (if water is present) 

   The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces 

   We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces

6. Cleaning and Sanitizing 

   We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. We use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

7. Restoration

   Restoration is the final step—getting your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

No matter how challenging your fire damage maybe, SERVPRO of St Clair County is ready to restore your home to preloss conditions. Call us @ 256-378-1319 with any questions you may have.