A Note About Fire Damage Restoration

8/5/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO at 904.729.2401 of Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville NE if you have smoke or fire damage.

Fire damage restoration involves removing smoke residues and deodorizing smoke odors. Fire damages present a great variety of cleaning challenges due to the many ways that heat, oxygen, moisture, and gases interact to form smoke residues. The different types of burning materials found in buildings and the effects smoke and heat have on materials create other variables for cleaning methods. All of these variables make it difficult to establish fixed, defined procedures for cleaning fire damages, but the primary steps are outlined below.

Emergency Contact

When you call us, our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that enables us to respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

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. 

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. 

Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present from fire-fighting efforts)

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. 

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. 

 Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items and structures that were impacted. We use a variety of cleaning techniques, and we’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Restoration

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—whatever it takes to return the property to preloss condition.

As you will note, fire restoration is very labor intensive as the structure and all contents must be considered and cleaned. You can be assured, however, that SERVPRO Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville Northeast has the experience and equipment to provide you with an outstanding restoration. Call us at 904.729.2401 if you suffer smoke or fire damage.