Preparing for, Preventing & Dealing With Fire Damage

Written by Posted On Monday, 27 March 2017 09:04

Sometimes, experiencing a fire is not something you can avoid. In some cases, properties are exposed to fire via things like inclement weather or even a nearby forest fire. Another way homes are exposed to fires are by fire spreading from a neighbors home. A fire can strike at anytime, therefore, you should be prepared to handle it. There are a number of things you can do to prevent fire damage, and a particular way you should deal with it if the unexpected occurs.

Prevention

The first step to preventing fire damage is considering all of the things in your home that may be fire hazards, and making them as least dangerous as possible. As you could probably guess, most home fires begin in the kitchen, where fire is used for heating and cooking. An obvious measure to prevent fires is to make sure the oven and stove are off after each use, and before you leave the house.


The fact that fires usually start in the kitchen makes it a perfect place to keep a fire alarm. Having a fire door in your kitchen can stop any fire from spreading if one was to occur. A fire door is a door that takes longer to burn through than an average door, slowing down the spread of fire once it breaks out. Slowing down the spread of fire will give you time to put out the fire, or call for help if it is needed.

An unexpected source of fires comes from lawns and gardens, especially in places like Florida which can have extended periods of hot, dry weather. Long, dry grass doesn't take much to really start burning. Even the smallest spark can become very dangerous in regards to dry grass. Maintaining your lawn and garden is an unexpected, but valuable way to prevent fires.

Preparation

Unfortunately, you cannot completely rule out the possibility of your home or property catching fire. Therefore, you should be prepared for this possibility, and the best way to do this is to find the most reputable fire damage restoration company in your area. A good fire damage restoration company should offer 24/7 emergency service. It's important that the restoration company offers emergency services as you never know when fire will break out in your home. These emergency service providing companies will come to your home at any time, and begin renovation as soon as they get there.

Another way to be prepared for fire damage is to make sure that your home and the contents of your home are insured. The right policy for a homeowner will make sure that you aren't paying for fire damage restoration out of your own pocket, and it will also pay for or replace any items you've lost in the fire. 

Restoration

Reputable fire damage restoration companies will take the following steps to clean, repair, and restore your home to its former glory.

  • Sealing Your Home: If the fire caused a hole in your home or property, then this will allow wind and rain to get into your home, which can cause further damage to the property. This makes the process of sealing off your home to the elements an important step in fire damage restoration. The restoration company will come to your home and use tarps to close off and seal any areas of your home that can be accessed via holes caused by the fire.

    • In some cases, fires can also start leaks by damaging appliances that use water like pipes or water heaters. A good fire damage restoration company will keep this in mind and seal off any appliances that may be leaking water into your home.

  • Evaluation: Once the most serious potential threats to your home have been addressed, the restoration company will assess how bad the damage really is. This involves the company looking at how badly your home has been damaged, and how much of your home has been damaged. Once they've completed this step, they will quote you on how much it should cost you or your insurance, and how long the restoration process will take. This step is imperative for the restoration company, as it allows them to create a plan that will help to efficiently and effectively restore your home to its previous state.  

  • Cleaning: The next step the restoration company will preform is the cleaning of your home. This involves the company cleaning up any smoke, soot, or dust residue that were a result of the fire. Simultaneously, the company will be sanitizing your home to ensure that any items that were contaminated with anything that may make you sick isn't a danger to your health. This process should also remove the smell of smoke or odd odors that were a result of the fire. Unfortunately, some of your property may be irrepairable due to the fire. During the cleaning process, the restoration company will dispose of these items. This should be part of the services that the restoration company offers.

  • Repair: During this phase, the restoration company will begin the actual restoration process. This involves rebuilding cabinets, counter tops, and furniture. The company should also paint the walls and reinstall the carpeting of your home.


Good restoration companies will not only repair your home to its previous state, but also offer to upgrade and renovate your home. This means making the rooms of your home even better, and bringing a positive light to a very negative situation.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of fire damage in Broward County, call Restoration USA anytime, toll free, at (866) 745-6428. Restoration USA is a fully certified restoration company located in Pompano Beach that performs water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, leak detection and repair, and mold removal services

Learn more about the fire damage restoration services that Restoration USA offers on their website.

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Nick Pool

Restoration USA is a fully certified restoraiton company with over 25 years of experience and expertise. We specailize in commercial and residential emergencies, like leak detection and prevention, emergency water extraction and dry-out, mold remediation, storm and flood recovery, in additon to supplying you with all of your property restoration needs.

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