What to Remember About Fire Damage

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

It can be a frightening and traumatizing experience to get caught up in a fire. The ferocity and speed of a fire makes you feel immensely susceptible and cause a lot of damage and property loss. Fire damage continues even when the flames have been extinguished. Families witness the roof over their head destroyed and prized possessions destroyed, making them homeless. Businesses can find themselves unable to trade because of the heightened financial constraint. Swift fire damage restoration can help reduce the financial and emotional struggles caused by a fire. 

The first 24-28 hours following a fire damage are known as ‘golden hours’ of recovery. It is important to contact a restoration company who will promptly stabilize the facility and ensure recovery as soon as possible. Smoke damage and the acidic soot left after a fire can accelerate corrosion and deterioration of vital assets and building components. To add to the problem, most fires are often put out with water or chemicals. Also, there will be a need to deodorize and neutralize the toxic odor left behind. 

Fire damage restoration involves reducing damage, rendering smoke damage cleanup and water restoration swiftly after the first damage. The following factors determine how contents inside a structure ought to be evaluated;

• Effect of heat and smoke
• Sentimental value
• Loss of use
• Restoration vs. Replacement Cost
• Loss of Use

SERVPRO of Torrance fire restoration services can include deodorization to reduce smoke odors, demolition, emergency board-up, and whole reconstruction.

Count on us here at SERVPRO of Torrance. Our fire damage restoration services will answer your call.