Fire Damage Restoration

Fire damage costs can vary widely depending on the type of fire and the size of the damaged area. After the fire marshal declares your home or business safe to enter, do not move items or attempt to clean until your insurance agent has a chance to review the damage and take the pictures he’ll need to complete your claim. Factors Affecting Fire Damage Cost The most important factors that affect the cost of fire damage repair are the size of the burned area and the type of materials that burned. Damage from a small, fairly contained stove fire will be less expensive to repair than damage from a more extensive kitchen fire. Simple fires that consume natural materials such as dry grass produce less soot than house fires that consume a variety of synthetic materials. Cleaning soot is difficu...

Cleaning fire damage can be difficult and time consuming. Smoke permeates any porous surface, including walls, ceiling tiles, and insulation. Soot and ash cover the damaged area, and there may be extensive water damage as well. Before you attempt to clean fire damage yourself, follow these tips: Assess the Damage Once the fire marshal has inspected the building and determined that it is safe to enter, call your insurance agent and your landlord if you rent the property. If only a few square feet are affected and the damage is minor, you may be able to clean it yourself using household cleaners and deodorizers. Otherwise, you should hire a professional fire damage cleanup service that can prevent further damage to your home and possessions, and fully restore and repair your property. ...

Choosing a fire restoration service provider is an important decision.  You need to start the fire clean up quickly because fast action cleaning fire damage can minimize your losses after the fire gets extinguished.  However, you want to be sure your fire damage restoration is done by a qualified fire damage repair specialist . Questions to ask when choosing a fire damage cleanup provider include: What are the provider’s qualifications?  ServiceMaster fire restoration service technicians have the training and experience necessary to get the job done right.  They have the licensing and insurance required by the municipalities in which they operate, and are backed by ServiceMaster’s nationwide reputation in fire damage restoration. How quickly can they begin service?  ServiceMas...