What does SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville recommend after fire damage happens?

9/27/2024 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a home or business can cause more damage than imaginable. Fire damage can occur and spread rapidly resulting in smoke and/or soot damage along with odor throughout the building. Often times, with fire damage, water damage is associated. Especially, when the fire sprinklers are activated from the fire, or the local fire department arrives with the water hoses and spray water which saturate the fire damage structural materials. If this has happened to you, SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville is ready to assist with fire/smoke damage. So, you have fire damage, what happens next? Typically, with fire damage, the structure may be brought back to preloss conditions by performing a light or heavy clean. If the structure is severely affected by the fire, it will resort to removal of the affected materials. Upon arrival, our team performs a walkthrough to assess the damages and scope out safety concerns to prevent injuries to all parties as the integrity of the structure may be compromised from the fire.  So, you have smoke damage, what happens next? Typically, with smoke damage, content needs to be evaluated to determine if it can be deemed non-salvageable or salvageable. If an item is salvageable, it can be saved and cleaned. If the item is deemed non-salvageable, it requires disposal as it is damaged from the fire/smoke. Often times, insurance covers for disposal of non-salvageable content and provides reimbursement; however, it may vary based on the extent of damage and the insured's policy. If your home or business experiences fire damage, contact our location SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville at 916-933-3890. Our team is ready to take on the damage, big or small. We operate 24/7 for emergency services whether it be fire or water related. If you have any inquiries, please contact our office to address and our staff can provide an inspection or begin emergency services.