When to Board Up After a Fire in Mercer, PA

10/15/2019 (Permalink)

If your property is damaged from smoke and soot following a fire, call us anytime. We are available 24/7, 365 and always here to help!

When the unexpected happens, you want SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties there! Incurring a fire can be an overwhelming and unpredictable experience. That’s why our priority at SERVPRO is to help you get back to normal as soon as possible. Boarding up your property after a fire can be one way to limit the structural damage and prevent any further loss from occurring.

Not sure if boarding up is the right move for you?

Here are four reasons why a board up may fit your situation following a fire disaster.

1. Property Protection – One reason you may board up is if there are still viable products in the property. These items may need cleaning or other repairs but are not intended to be sold. By boarding up the property, you can help prevent them from being stolen.
2. Protection from People – Some may see an opening in your property and consider that an invitation to enter. If you board up your property it not only protects indivudals from potentially hurting themselves in a damage structure, but also protects your property from invasion.
3. Coverage Protection – if you fail to board up after a fire, it is possible that your insurance company could discontinue your coverage. Failure to board up when necessary could be viewed as negligence in the eyes of your provider, and in some cases lead to a rejected claim.

Figuring out how to repair your property from a fire can be a scary feeling. With SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties – it doesn’t have to be! Our crews have the training, experience, and empathy to help your restore your property and your peace from fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

If your property is damaged from smoke and soot following a fire, call us anytime. We are available 24/7, 365 and always here to help!