The Steps In Restoring Your Clemmons Home After a Fire

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

Even a small fire in another room can affect your entire home as seen by this soot covering this light switch.

The Steps In Restoring Your Clemmons Home After a Fire

A fire in your home or business is one of the most terrifying things a person can experience.  Homeowners can feel overwhelmed and unsure of the process to get their homes repaired.  After the first responders have left, you may wonder what your next step is? At SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville, we will walk you through the process of what happens if your home catches fire.

1. Contact SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville 24/7 for Emergency Services

Your first concern is always your and your families' safety.  Even before you call the insurance company, you need to call the experts of SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville.  We can begin assessing and securing your home.

2. Home Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

 Depending on the severity of the fire, the local Fire Marshals and a team from SERVPRO will inspect the property to assess the structure's safety. 

3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarping (If Needed)

Once give the OK by emergency personnel to enter your home, our team of highly trained technicians can tarp the roof to prevent secondary damage from the elements; board up doors and windows, or even fence the property to prevent intruders from accessing your home to steal or vandalize your property.

4.Water Removal and Drying (If needed)

Many people forget the need for water mitigation after a fire.  Fire Department can use thousands of gallons of water to put out the flames.  If not properly dried, that water can cause secondary damage, such as mold. It's important to use air movers and dehumidifiers to prevent that from happening. 

5. Smoke and Soot Removal from All Surfaces

As soon as it's safely possible, the team from SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville will begin the process of cleaning up the smoke and soot from your salvageable personal property.  If not properly cleaned, the chemical residue can cause additional damage, such as pitting metal objects. Any unsalvageable property will be inventoried for your insurance claim.

6. Fire and Smoke Cleaning and Repair of the Structure

While some of our team works on cleaning and repairing personal items, the rest of the team will begin to demo unrepairable sections of the home, cleaning the rest of the structure and repairing items as needed.

7. Restoration/Rebuild

Once all the demolition is complete and the structure is clean, our team will begin to rebuild your home by installing new carpets, replacing drywall and painting the walls, etc., as needed.

8. Final Walk-Through/Punch List

After the home has been restored and final deep cleaning, our team will walk through your home with you to inspect the finished project and address any issues you may have.

If the worst should happen to your home or business, trust the experts of SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville.  With decades of experience behind us, we can make any damage to your home "Like it never even happened."®  Give us a call at (336) 224-2565 to learn more.