The four main ways to remediate your home after fire damage hits

9/2/2015 (Permalink)

When something drastic happens such as a home fire, our minds aren’t always thinking of the next steps involved to repairing the fire damage. This is when restoration companies come into play to make sure that the fire remediation process is as efficient as possible and the home is brought back to its original state; safe and structurally sound. Fire remediation is the process of cleaning up the debris and damage caused after a fire occurs. According to enlightenme.com, there are four main steps that a restoration company can take to remediate the fire damage in your home.

1.     Drying the home

Water damage is one of the biggest concerns following a fire. As the water sits, it collects bacteria, contaminants and becomes the perfect place for mold to grow. Restoration companies have the proper equipment to help dry out the area such as dehumidifiers, large fans and other machines to quickly circulate the air through the home. 

2.     Cleaning the HVAC system

If an HVAC system is present in your home, it is a strong possibility that the filters or coils in the equipment will get clogged from the soot and debris caused by the fire damage. Depending on the severity of the damage, the restoration company may have to replace the filters or perform extensive repairs.

3.     Rebuilding damaged structure           

The structure of the home is very important to keeping your family safe. If the structure is damaged, it may need replaced. A remediation company will help assist in the steps to making sure your home’s structure is safe and rebuilt correctly.

4.     Removing the last of the debris

Any items that are unable to be salvaged will need removed to make sure that they don’t contaminate the rest of the home and belongings. Some items may be tough to restore back to their original state, but this is also something that the restoration company is able to assist with. Make sure that everything is cleaned properly before putting it back into the home to ensure that there is not debris contaminating the other belongings in the home. 

Source - http://enlightenme.com/fire-damage-remediation/