Hire a Professional to Clean Up Fire Damage
3/6/2023 (Permalink)
It only takes a few seconds for a fire to wreak havoc on a commercial property or home. The first thing you will want to do if there is a fire is call the fire department to extinguish the fire. Many people believe that they can re-enter the property and begin restoring it after a fire. However, there are still threats that linger for the property. Due to those threats, it is best to hire a professional West Brevard fire restoration company.
The Aftermath Of A Fire
Many people believe that once the fire has been put out, the danger is no longer present. However, fire leaves behind remnants that can cause serious damage to the property. The smoke and ash that is left behind cause discoloration, etching and an unpleasant odor. The building will be less likely to suffer those problems if you call SERVPRO of West Brevard.
The Sooner You Call, The Better
It is best to contact a fire restoration company, like SERVPRO, as soon as possible in order to restore the West Brevard fire damages. Ash is one of the major concerns. It can discolor just about anything that it comes in contact with. Discoloration can begin just a few hours after the fire. Fiberglass, plastic and other finishes can turn yellowish. Metals will start to tarnish. You will have to replace or refinish certain items in your home after a few days because the damage will be permanent.
Hiring A Fire Restoration Contractor
If you have hired a certified and trained professional from SERVPRO, then they will be at your home in a short amount of time. They will assess the home in order to see the type of damage that is done. They will also perform a thorough cleaning in order to remove the ash, smoke and West Brevard fire damage. Items that are beyond repair will be removed, and specialized cleaning supplies will be used to neutralize odors.
Do-it-yourself techniques typically do not remove the smoke and ash that is left behind by a fire. You may cause further damage and contamination to your home if the correct techniques are not used. That is it is best to contact SERVPRO so that they can perform fire damage restoration.
Locally Owned Company with National Resources
SERVPRO of West Brevard is locally owned and operated and we are proud to be part of this community. We are also part of a national network of over 1,650 Franchises with special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.