What Can Fire Damage Do to My Home After Cleanup?

7/17/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO coordinates with insurance claims to simplify the process while mitigating the fire damage in a Raleigh residence.

SERVPRO Saves Homes with Fire Debris Removal in Raleigh

Home structure fires, whether they occur in kitchens, living areas, attics, or garages, can create significant amounts of debris with surprising swiftness. Fires can spread in as little as 30 seconds to one minute, leaving Raleigh homeowners with a limited time frame to safely douse a small fire before it creates extreme damages.

If your Raleigh home requires fire debris removal to restore it to a preloss state, SERVPRO is ready to assist you with commercial-grade tools, training, and cleaning solutions. On top of that, you can expect service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What Should I Do and What Should I Avoid in an Emergency Situation?

• Avoid washing walls, furniture, or floors on your own. Consumer-grade cleaners are not designed to take on fire damage, and it is possible to damage your belongings further unintentionally.
• Keep movement in the home to a minimum to reduce the spread of soot and residues throughout the property.
• Do not operate fire-damaged electronics and appliances until they have been cleaned and determined safe for use.
• Cover air registers with cheesecloth to prevent the spread of residues and odors throughout your home’s ventilation system.

What Does SERVPRO Consider When Handling Home Fire Damage?

SERVPRO technicians take a variety of factors into account when removing soot and debris, including:

• Whether surfaces are porous or nonporous
• The degree to which smoke residues have penetrated or stained surfaces
• Whether soot residues have turned acidic from moisture exposure
• The presence of water damage from fire suppression

Debris is handled with care and carefully documented to bolster your proof of loss claim.

SERVPRO of Southeast Raleigh / Garner can ensure that your home looks, “Like it never even happened.” Call (919) 615-1179 for rapid-response disaster mitigation service within hours.