
Since no two properties are the same – and no two fires are either. The fire damage fire damage restoration Orange County restoration process will vary from one home to the next. The first order of the day is waiting on firefighters to safely and completely extinguish the fire. Then, our expert team will assess all your damages and begin creating a plan of action.
Our thorough fire damage repair process includes:
Identifying the source to determine the type of fire that occurred
Evaluating the areas that are wet as a result of firefighting that may need treatment
Remediating water damage (if necessary)
Evaluating sensitive materials that may be damaged as a result of smoke and soot particles
Removing contents—including the collection of immediate items you may need for the next seven days. This includes clothing, prescriptions, toys, schoolbooks, business needs, etc.
Packing out remaining contents for cleaning and storage
Performing structural restoration, including removal of charred contents that may seal in smoke, such as insulation and burned wood
Evaluating carpets and floor coverings that may need to be removed
Inspecting the framing of the house and subfloors for safety
Treating affected surfaces for smoke odors
Sealing to prevent odors from leaking back into the house
Cleaning, eliminating odors, and deodorizing surfaces to pre-loss condition
Returning items to the original location and helping to make your house feel like home again
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IS DANGEROUS! DON’T TRY TO DO IT YOURSELF.
Although you may think the main damage to your home is smoke or property damage, there is a real risk that structural damage is present. The safest decision you can make is to leave repairs to professionals so you don’t put yourself in harm’s way.
Furthermore, the residue left behind after a fire can be hazardous and can cause health problems if it is not taken care of. Not everyone knows what to do after a fire. You do not want to attempt to clean up your home on your own after a fire, or you may end up causing more damage.
Only emergency fire damage restoration experts with the right training and tools can ensure that the job is done properly. ServiceMaster Restore is the expert of our field. We have industry leading techniques and training developed over our 65+ years of experience.
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