Hiring A Fire Restoration Company

There are fire damage restoration services that focus specifically on restoring a home or building after a fire. These companies use years of experience and state-of-the-art technology to rid the home of smoke damage and odors after a fire. Many times, the fire may have been contained to certain areas of the home, which have experienced considerably more damage than the other parts of the home.

However, smoke and soot can travel throughout the home, and even if there are certain rooms free from fire damage, there may be noticable signs of smoke damage. Smoke can stain the walls and carpets of the home, in addition to the lingering smell of smoke and soot in the home. This is when a fire restoration service can become invaluable. These companies have specialized equipment that can neutralize the smell of smoke in the home.

Additionally, they will clean the home's air ducts in case there is smoke or soot in the home's ventilation system. Lingering smoke and soot in the home's ventilation system can become an air pollutant and make the home unlivable even after the interior has been restored. The extreme temperatures of the fire can also melt and warp the floors in areas of the home that were not directly affected by the fire.

The restoration services will handle this by removing or steam cleaning smoke damaged carpet. Likewise, they can restore hardwood flooring by either removing the flooring, or refinishing it. Many times, the fire damage restoration services will have partnerships with flooring companies, which allows them to offer the homeowner deep discounts on replacing damaged floors. A good restoration service will also have equipment to treat water damage, since it is also a big factor in a fire. Many times, they will have mold remediation tools, which will help prevent the growth of mold.

You can find a good fire damage restoration company by speaking with your insurance company. Many times these services will have contracts with home insurance companies, therefore the homeowner does not have to come out of pocket to pay for the services. Even if the company is not affiliated with an insurance company, they will work directly with the insurance company for billing and estimates, which allows the homeowner to focus on other issues and tasks.

An added benefit to employing a fire damage restoration service is 24 hour service. Since fires can happen unannounced, it is an added bonus if a restoration company can respond to a homeowner in less than an hour because a fire-damaged home is vulnerable to thieves and outside elements. The company can start the process of boarding up the home and taking an inventory of the remaining valuables.