Professional Fire Damage Restoration Company in Homewood Talks 'After the Fire'

8/27/2019 (Permalink)

As the firefighters rolled out, SERVPRO rolled in and began the restoration process of this home.

What to Expect from Professional Fire Damage Recovery in Homewood

The chances are good that the fire at your Homewood residence is the first you must manage in your experience. Because the scenario is likely new to you, the protocols followed over the days to weeks until your home returns to its preloss condition are unfamiliar. Here is a synopsis of how our managers and technicians approach household fire mitigation and remediation.

Water Damage Mitigation and Remediation 

Surprising until you think about how we fight fires, a Homewood fire damage recovery plan nearly always starts with water removal and applied structural drying. Our technicians are multi-certified, avoiding any delays as we take care of this initial step.

Soot Evaluation and Selection of Appropriate Interventions 

One fire can produce several different types of soot as it moves through a dwelling. It all depends on the temperature, oxygen level, and materials burned. SERVPRO’s Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-trained Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) classify the soot residues as dry, wet, or protein-based. The cleaning products, tools, and methods used for each type vary, and our experts report success if time is taken to coordinate the approaches.

Charring Evaluation and Selection of Appropriate Interventions

The depth and intensity of charring determine the choices SERVPRO recommends among restoration, repair, and demolition and rebuilding options. Safety and structural integrity are paramount considerations, but appearance and odor issues also weigh in. 

Contents Evaluation and Selection of Appropriate Interventions 

Contents inside your home also suffer from heat, flames, smoke, and soot. An option is to pack-up and remove items to a safe place on your property or our production facility for review and appropriate restoration efforts. The toxic, corrosive characteristics of fire residues can etch, tarnish, and discolor items. However, our Contents Processing Technicians (CPT) have many resources available to make it “Like it never even happened.” 

Deodorization 

Fire residues smell strong and unpleasant, and the malodor can linger for months or more if unaddressed. If debris disposal and deep residue cleaning do not eradicate the smells, we have access to advanced technologies such as thermal foggers, ozone machines, and hydroxyl generators that neutralize odors through chemical reactions. 

When the firefighters authorize post-blaze assessment, contact SERVPRO of Matteson-Homewood at (708) 747-9925. We respond swiftly, 24/7, ready to help you get your life back on track and your home back to pre-fire condition.

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