Preserving Your Possessions After a Fire

11/22/2023 (Permalink)

Experiencing a fire can compromise your sense of safety, destroy important documents and precious sentimental items. If your belongings are salvageable, it is important to preserve them with care. Our technicians at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville care about our community, which is why we take every step to restore your home and belongings after a fire. Keep reading to learn more about how to preserve your possessions after a fire, and how SERVPRO can help. 

What Can Be Saved After A Fire

The first step after fire damage is to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Be sure not to enter the affected area until it has been deemed safe!

• Some materials in and constructing your home can be saved after a fire if they have not sustained heavy damage or come into direct contact with the fire. The list may surprise you, which includes: 
• Clothes, Bedding Towels
• Curtains and Upholstery
• Glass and Ceramic
• Hardwood Floors
• Other belongings should be thrown away after a fire as their safety can no longer be guaranteed. These include:
• Cosmetics
• Medicine
• Canned, boxed, and perishable foods

The SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Process

At SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville, we understand the immense emotional weight that fire damage can have on you and your family. That is why we do everything in our power to make sure that your belongings can be returned to their original condition. 

• Assessment: Upon arrival, we will walk through your property and survey the extent of the fire damage. This includes checking the structural integrity of your home, which can be compromised by a fire. Water damage will also have to be accounted for, as water likely was used to put out the fire. A number of our specialty technicians will be on site, including: 
• Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
• Odor Control Technician
• Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• Water Damage Restoration Technician
• Soot & Smoke Removal: We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces, which in turn eliminates lingering odors of smoke from your home. 
• Sanitization: Our cleaning process is specific to the items being sanitized and is thorough to prevent health risks in the future. Here are some of the processes we employ during cleanup: 
• Dry Cleaning: Used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to wet cleaning.
• Wet Cleaning: A cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues.
• Spray and Wipe: For items that can’t withstand wet cleaning.
• Foam Cleaning: Used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if wet cleaned.
• Abrasive Cleaning: Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned.
• Immersion Cleaning: Contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product.
• Restoration: Working off of a “restore vs. replace” approach means that everything that can be repaired in your home will be. This mentality saves you time and money in the long run, and you can gain some peace of mind knowing what can be brought back to its pre-fire condition will be. 

SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville is here to help in times of trouble. Call (615) 242-9391 day or night for help with fire damage restoration. Our team is experienced and ready to aid in a tough situation! 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.