What should you do after experiencing fire damage in your home?

7/17/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO staff helping with fire damage cleaning

Fire damage can wreak losses on your property - SERVPRO knows the importance of reacting quickly and repairing as much damage as possible. Based on our experience, an expert needs to assess the location of the fire within 72 hours of the fire; otherwise, the risk of permanent damage increases.

Here are some of the top things to do after your home or business is damaged by fire or smoke:

1. Once everyone is safe, and the authorities have dealt with the imminent threat, Contact Fire Damage Restoration Services Provider Immediately.
   
   
2. Many insurance plans have excellent fire damage coverage - coordinate with your provider for the best help and support.
   
   
3. When the temperature is over 50 degrees, open the windows and doors of your house to ventilate the property and smoke.
   
   
4. Clean the porcelain and aluminum surfaces to avoid permanent damage. DO NOT clean other surfaces without professional assistance. This will cause damage to your valuables.
   
   
5. Cover important items to prevent soot particles from sticking to the surface.
   
   
6. Throw away all food that could be exposed to fire.
   
   
7. Talk to a professional to see if you need to replace your oven's air filter.

The aftermath of a fire can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with - in all the chaos, you can trust SERVPRO to protect you and help you regain your peace of mind. If you are looking for Professional Fire Damage Restoration Services in North Arlington, Contact SERVPRO today.