Fire Damage Restoration Process: Do’s & Don’ts

10/2/2019 (Permalink)

When a fire threatens to destroy your investment, you want the team of trusted professionals on site to protect and restore.

At SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties we understand that your commercial or residential property is your biggest asset. When a fire threatens to destroy your investment, you want the team of trusted professionals on site to protect and restore. We have the right tools and techniques to respond to any size fire damage in your Mercer County home or business. However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure the complete recovery of your home or business.

In the event of a fire….

DO:

• Contact a certified restoration specialist: this should be done immediately (we are available 24/7)
• Limit movement in the home or business to prevent soot from embedding into the upholstery and carpets
• Turn off utilities: turn off water, electricity, gas, and other utilities until a professional has evaluated the damage to these systems
• Check appliances: utilities should be off, so ensure the fridge is empty and open the doors to prevent mold and mildew

DON’T:

• Use your air conditioner: wait until a professional arrives
• Eat leftover food: this food is most likely not safe to consumer due to fire, soot, and other contaminants
• Attempt to clean walls or clothing: a professional will need to provide advice before this is done, you may cause further damage by attempting to clean before the damage has been assessed

These guidelines are not a substitute for calling a restoration company following a fire. If you are wondering what to do after a fire, the best and most important task is to hire a certified professional restoration company. Recovering from smoke and soot damage requires knowledge and expertise to return your home to a preloss condition.

If you incur damage from fire or soot call us today and we will help make it, “Like it never even happened.”

For additional tips and resources you can also visit the Red Cross website here for more information on recovering from a fire.