Fire Cleanup: What to Expect

6/3/2021 (Permalink)

Don't get overwhelmed by the thought of clean up after a fire loss, remember we are here to help and restore everything to the best of our abilities!

If you’ve experienced fire or smoke damage, then you may be wondering where to start with the cleanup process. Here are a few things you can expect to see in your home after a fire and during restoration.

Steps Cleanup May Include

Calling your local fire damage professional can be a great first step in the cleanup process. Some things they can take care of include:

• An inspection and assessment of damage type and necessary repairs
• Boarding and tarping the home against further damage
• The removal of flood water and drying if necessary
• Any necessary smoke cleaning and removal of soot damage
• The cleaning of salvageable materials
• The replacement and restoration of unsalvageable materials
• Any necessary sanitation

What Types of Damage Fire Can Cause

Aside from obviously burned materials, a fire can leave unpleasant smoke and soot which can be difficult to deal with. Fires may also weaken structural integrity, or cause pipes to burst which would then cause flooding. With flooding comes additional concerns such as mold, or the sanitation issues that can arise with a broken sewer pipe.

Your home may have experienced a lot of soot damage and required extensive smoke cleaning, but at the end of the process everything should be repaired to pre-fire conditions. This means you can safely live there again with no reminders that the fire ever occurred. 

A professional team, like the one here at SERVPRO of Clovis, can clean your home of smoke damage and help restore it back to pre-fire conditions. It may take a little time depending on the extent of damage but trust us to help you every step of the way.