Fire and Smoke Restoration Plan

6/28/2022 (Permalink)

Fire and Smoke Restoration Plan

A fire can be a devastating experience, and the thought of restoring fire damaged property can seem overwhelming.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a fire department located somewhere in the United States responds to a fire every 24 seconds. Furthermore, it’s estimated that fires each year account for more than $25.5 billion in direct property damage costs.

You don’t need to wait for holidays to have a Fire and Smoke Restoration plan ahead. Even though accidents involved Fire and Smoke are more likely to be during the holiday season, it’s very important to be aware off, and manage a Fire and Smoke Restoration plan to be able to overcome any issues.

1. Assessment: Assuming you have already called for emergency service, the first step in the process is the assessment. Upon arrival, the team will assess and inspect the entire premises.
   
2. Mitigation: Next, the team will begin mitigating damage. With a house fire, all systems are compromised. As such, the team will need to turn off the water to the house, shut off the electricity system, and ensure there are no gas leaks. Then, they will take steps to remove smoldering ashes from the affected areas.
   
3. Cleanup: Next comes the cleanup portion of the process. The team, using advanced equipment and techniques, will clean smoke, dust, and soot from all surfaces in the area.
   
4. Restoration: Lastly, the team will repair, replace, and restore any damaged components around the house. They will work quickly and efficiently to restore furniture, cabinets, carpet, and wallpaper, and will even paint where necessary.

At SERVPRO we focus on restoring versus replacing because restoring the affected areas of your property is significantly less costly than demolishing and replacing those areas. This “restore first” mentality also allows us to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition quicker and with less disruption.

To avoid the stress of having to deal with all the restoration work by yourself, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Martin County. The process of restoration begins when you call us. Our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Have questions about Fire and Smoke Restoration? Call SERVPRO of Martin County today – (772) 334-8762