Steps to Take After Experiencing a House Fire

2/1/2023 (Permalink)

A house fire is a devastating loss to incur mentally and emotionally aside from the obvious physically. While everyone reacts to a house fire differently, one thing remains the same: you must have a plan for what to do afterward! First things first, determine whether it is safe to re-enter your home. After mentally preparing for the damage you will see inside your Bellevue home, exercise caution throughout the house because any structural damage could crumble to the touch. 

What Steps Should You Take Immediately After Experiencing A House Fire? 

• Have your Bellevue home secured with boarding up and roof tarps to prevent additional damage. SERVPRO provides a host of building services to secure your home while the restoration is underway. Learn more about them here. 
• Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible and document everything before and after fire damage in the home. That way, your provider can determine coverage. Many insurance companies require a fire report chronicling the incident, so contacting your local fire department to have that done is critical to the insurance paperwork process. 
• Place old cloths or clean towels in high-traffic areas of your home. That way, you'll be able to limit soot particles from being embedded into carpets and upholstery. 

In What Ways Can You Prevent A Fire From Happening Again? 

• Inspect all areas of your home, including your kitchen and laundry rooms, with kitchen fires being the main culprit behind residential fire incidents. 
• When cooking, don't wear loose-fitting clothing that (literally) fan the flames and catch fire! 
• Check for any potential hazards in your home, including appliance cords that are frayed and cracked. If you have gasoline cans, ensure you don't store them inside the house. 

SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville are THE fire damage cleanup and restoration experts! As the Angie's List Super Service Award recipients, we are a trusted leader in the disaster restoration industry. Our highly-trained technicians specialize in the fire damage restoration process and have the tools to carry out ALL fire damage scenarios, big and small. We know how life-changing fire damage can be for a homeowner. And we understand. That's why we strive to center our systems around restoration, not replacement. Not only does that save money, but you get to keep whatever salvageable items that are not too far gone for years to come. If you need fire damage cleanup and restoration services in Bellevue, contact us at (615) 242-9391. Additionally, we work with your insurance provider to make the claims process easier for you!

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