Improve Your Home After Fire Damage

6/9/2016 (Permalink)

When Fire Damages Your Norcross Home, Call SERVPRO for a Fix

Fire and Smoke Damage Fix by SERVPRO

The damage a fire causes to a property goes far beyond what the flames burn. Some fires may create localized damage in one room of the home, but even when this is the case, smoke damage can be found in many other rooms. The fire damage can be intensified by the use of water, chemical fire retardants and other materials that may have been used to extinguish the fire. Drywall, carpeting, and furnishings may be damaged without a flame ever touching it. When your home has been impacted by fire damage in Norcross, you may wonder what you can do to return it to its normal condition.

Water Extraction and Cleanup
The first step after encountering fire damage in Norcross is the cleanup process. This cleaning follows the water extraction to remove the standing water and ashes that remain throughout much of the damaged area. It may also include removal of the chemical fire retardant agents that may have been used. The charred remains of building materials and furniture will also have to be discarded.

Repairing the Damage
The next step in the home restoration process is to fix the damage that the fire left behind, which includes removing fire-damaged materials. It may also include professionally cleaning some surfaces, such as carpeting, that have been impacted by fire and smoke damage. Some surfaces, such as wood that have been marred by water damage may need to be refinished. A professional restoration crew from SERVPRO understands the processes and techniques that will yield superior results. We can perform upholstery and fabric cleaning as well as odor control.

A Fast Response Is Important
While you want your home cleaned up the right way, it is also important that it is cleaned up quickly using the proper techniques. Although you want to return to life as usual in your home as soon as possible or get your business up and running at full speed, it is essential to dry out the entire area. Water and the increased humidity left behind by the firefighters' efforts can result in mold growth if thy are not extracted from the home as soon as possible. Our professional extraction methods, utilizing pumps, air movers, dehumidifiers, and foggers will yield superior results.

We understand the importance of a fast response after a fire rages through your home or business. Regardless of whether your property has received significant or minor fire damage in Norcross, we are available to help you. Contact our SERVPRO of North Lilburn office today at (770) 709-3266 for more information about our services and to begin the home restoration process.