FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE
FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE A FIRE IN YOUR HOME
STEP 1. Contact a mitigation/restoration company
Contact a mitigation/restoration company to come out and help assess the damages to the home. The damage by fire is only part of the loss. There will likely be water damage on top of the fire damage due to the fire department extinguishing the flames. A mitigation/restoration company can also secure your home if there is any exterior damage that would require a board up.
STEP 2. Contact your insurance CARRIER
Contact your insurance CARRIER and begin the claim filing process. Insurance will ask specific questions in regards to the damages, the condition of the home, and other immediate needs, such as where you can stay, what clothing is needed, etc. Pay close attention to the questions, even be prepared to take notes, as they will help you navigate the situation
STEP 3. DOCUMENT DAMAGED AREA
Start documenting the damaged area and items in your home with photos and by writing things down. This information will be vital in helping you work with your insurance.
STEP 4. STAY CALM
Stay calm. Fire losses are extremely emotional and time consuming. Oftentimes results are slower than what you hope. Being calm will help you stay focused through the claims process. Fire is rarely not covered, so keep that in mind as you review the damages. Insurance and mitigation companies are there to help.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE SMOKE IN YOUR HOME
STEP 1. Turn off your furnace or air conditioner
Turn off your furnace or air conditioner to eliminate more smoke moving through the house. Open windows and doors, if possible, and increase airflow in the home. Turn on ceiling fans to provide additional circulation
STEP 2. Contact a mitigation/restoration company
Contact a mitigation/restoration company to begin the air purification and cleaning process in the home.
STEP 3. Contact your insurance CARRIER
Contact your insurance CARRIER and begin the claim process. Similar to fire, smoke is often covered under your home policy.
STEP 4. discuss how to handle the smoke damage
Discuss with your insurance adjuster and the mitigation company as to how you would like the smoke damage to be handled. This includes the removal and cleaning of soft goods (clothing, etc), furniture, appliances, the home structure, etc. Like fire, smoke losses can also be emotional so the more involved you are, the easier it is to work through the process.
STEP 5. Document Damaged Area
Start documenting the damaged area and items in your home with photos and by writing things down. This information will be vital in helping you work with your insurance.
IN NEED OF FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION?
The prospect of cleaning up after a disaster such as a fire can be daunting. We are here to help ease that burden by taking care of the damage recovery process. If you are in need of fire and smoke damage restoration services in Utah, Integrity Restoration has you covered. Our team operates 24/7, so we can help you at any hour of the day or night. We are dedicated to helping you restore your property back to normal as quickly as possible.
FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION PROCESS
When we begin the fire damage restoration process, there is a lot to consider. Flames, smoke, and soot can cause damage to property in different ways that our team is prepared to deal with. Some fire damage to property can be cleaned or repaired, while other damaged property may need to be completely replaced. We will inspect your property to find out what can be salvaged, as well as the steps necessary to save and clean it. We understand the importance of your home and belongings to you. We will use our professional experience and equipment to help you save and restore your home.
PROPERTY SALVAGE & REPAIR
We will save and restore any property of yours that can be salvaged. This includes furniture, carpet, electronics, and other belongings.
CLEANSING & DEODORIZATION
Ash and soot left by a fire are both toxic and difficult to completely clean from the air and surfaces. We use professional cleaning techniques to thoroughly cleanse ash and soot from the environment in your home or building. In our cleansing process we also remove the notoriously persistent smell of smoke.
REMOVAL OF RUINED MATERTIAL
Often a fire will leave damage to materials that is beyond repair. We will take care of the proper disposal of ruined property.
TYPES OF FIRE DAMAGE CLEANUP
- Anything that has actual flame, or burnt, damage will be cleaned, repaired or replaced.
- Smoke can leave walls, flooring, even clothing discolored with lasting odors. Our team is experienced in ensuring all fabrics, walls and flooring is completely cleaned and left smelling fresh
- Where smoke is mostly in the air, soot is a greasy substance that sticks to the walls, flooring and fabrics leaving a greasy substance that needs to be washed off and sterilized. This is usually done by a professional cleaning service
- Toxic chemicals are dangerous and must be removed by using ozone machines. This includes fumes from flooring, glue, paint
SMOKE & SOOT DAMAGE
In a fire, flames are not the only thing that can cause lasting damage. Smoke, soot, and other toxic chemicals can stick to your walls, floors, furniture, and other belongings. It is important to have these cleaned, or if necessary, replaced.
SMOKE & SOOT DAMAGE
In a fire, flames are not the only thing that can cause lasting damage. Smoke, soot, and other toxic chemicals can stick to your walls, floors, furniture, and other belongings. It is important to have these cleaned, or if necessary, replaced.
TYPES OF FIRE DAMAGE CLEANUP
- Anything that has actual flame, or burnt, damage will be cleaned, repaired or replaced.
- Smoke can leave walls, flooring, even clothing discolored with lasting odors. Our team is experienced in ensuring all fabrics, walls and flooring is completely cleaned and left smelling fresh
- Where smoke is mostly in the air, soot is a greasy substance that sticks to the walls, flooring and fabrics leaving a greasy substance that needs to be washed off and sterilized. This is usually done by a professional cleaning service
- Toxic chemicals are dangerous and must be removed by using ozone machines. This includes fumes from flooring, glue, paint