The aftermath of a fire in your home or business can be more than just scary. Even after the initial destruction of the fire itself, your belongings, walls, and flooring can be ruined by sprinklers, soot, and the heavy smell of smoke. Fire damage restoration professionals clean and rebuild fire-damaged buildings so you can get back to your life.
Why Is Fire Damage Restoration Needed?
Unfortunately, the damage from a fire doesn’t end after the fire is extinguished. Here are some common issues that you might face in the aftermath of a fire:
- Water damage from sprinklers or fire hoses. While essential to extinguishing the fire, water is devastating to drywall. Even worse, mold grows rapidly in moist environments.
- Structural damage from the fire. Buildings should be assumed to be dangerous to enter after a fire until the structure has been assessed and repairs have been made.
- Heavy smoke smells and soot in air ducts. Lingering smoke ruins furniture and causes health problems. Smoke is dangerous enough that during cleanup, OSHA regulations require workers to be given N-95 masks if there’s not adequate ventilation.
- Electrical damage. Sometimes, fires can disrupt the electrical wires in your home or business, making it doubly unsafe to enter the structure.
How Are Objects Restored After Fire Damage?
Depending on the extent of the damage, the process can vary.
- First, any issues with the safety of the structure or the electrical wiring are addressed.
- Then, all surfaces in the home are cleaned to remove the soot. Damaged surfaces are cleaned and then repaired or replaced.
- Once most of the building is cleaned, the air ducts are cleaned and the entire building is ventilated to prevent future smoke damage.
- Renovations can then be done without contaminating new surfaces with smoke and soot. New drywall, counters, cabinets, or other surfaces can be added to the building. Carpets and fabrics are cleaned.
- Finally, electrical service can be restored to the clean, rebuilt building.
When Should I Hire a Professional?
Fire damage restoration is so serious that a professional should be called right away. You can rest assured that fire restoration professionals will help you make your home or business safe to inhabit. They can help you manage the complicated process of ensuring the building is safe to occupy and the air is safe to breathe.
Green Restoration Can Help
At Green Restoration, we can help you through the stressful aftermath of a fire. We can clean and restore your home or business so you can get back to your life. We are speedy, reliable, and specialize in environmentally-friendly products. Contact us and get a free quote today.