What Are Some Preventative Measures To Take After Experiencing Fire Damage?

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

The scorching heat of a burning fire that overtook your Green Hills property is sure to bring back distressing memories. The soot, the smoke smell, the odors, the hard-to-recover belongings - the list goes on. Adding to the stress of rebuilding your Green Hills home or business is the looming task of filing a claim with your insurance company. We know how overwhelming this process can be, which is why it is better to take steps to prevent fire damage from happening rather than having to deal with the headache of fire damage after the fact. Below, we have listed preventative cleaning measures and what the fire restoration process looks like in Green Hills. Although no one fire damage scenario is the same, and each situation requires different equipment on the scene, the general process remains. 

What Kinds Preventative Cleaning Measures Should You Take To Ensure Proper Maintenance Post-Fire? 

• Check air filters regularly and replace them if it’s visibly soiled, especially if your Green Hills home has central air. 
• Carpets can easily trap dirt, dust, gases, soils, and animal hair. It would be helpful to conserve your carpet’s capabilities by vacuuming regularly, moving furniture to change traffic patterns, and using walk-off mats to reduce carpet soil. 
• Our top-notch professional cleaning services can address surplus soils in your carpet. How often you need professional cleaning depends on soil buildup, the color of carpeting, and traffic patterns. We recommend having your carpet professionally cleaned at least once a year.

If You Need Fire Restoration Services In Green Hills, What Does That Process Look Like? 

• The first step starts with contacting us! Our representative will ask questions based on the extent of damage done to your Green Hills property, so we know the right way to respond by bringing the appropriate equipment and resources. 
• Once we appear on the scene, we inspect your property to determine the extent of fire, smoke, water, and soot damage. The insights from this inspection are crucial for devising a plan of action. 
• Next, we provide immediate board-up and roof-tarp services. This helps maintain security and prevent further damage as fire damage often compromises roofs, windows, and walls. 
• The fourth step is to provide water damage restoration and drying services if water damage is present. Due to firefighting efforts and other restoration services, the water removal process is crucial to fire damage restoration. We use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove excess water, and from there, we complete the drying process. 
• We will then use specialized equipment to remove smoke odors and soot from all surfaces, including ceilings and walls. 
• Once we clean, sanitize, and disinfect all restorable items, we begin the restoration process. (Thanks to our industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment!) This can range from minor fixes such as replacing drywall, painting and installing new carpet to major repairs such as full-scale room reconstruction to your Green Hills home or business. 

The trials and tribulations of fire damage may make it hard to figure out where to get started, but you don’t have to walk this road alone! Our specialty is fire and water damage restoration at SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville. With our caring professionals who have an eye for detail and the training to back us up, you can feel secure knowing you have the professionals working with you. All you have to do is call us at (615) 242-9391. We’ll take care of the rest. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.