How To Minimize Fire Damage After It Occurs!

9/11/2024 (Permalink)

Fire damage can be overwhelming for both home and business owners, since it requires significant effort to restore the property to preloss conditions.  While the situation can be severe, there are steps you can take to prevent further damage before the fire damage restoration professionals from SERVPRO of Norristown arrive!

• Avoid fire-damaged areas.  This will help to prevent further spread of soot particles through the air.
• Turn off the HVAC system to prevent hazardous particles from circulating throughout the property.
• Cover furniture with cloths to stop additional smoke and soot infiltration.
• Refrain from cleaning soot-damaged surfaces.  Improper removal of soot can lead to further damage.  Soot is very difficult to remove and can often be left behind in areas where only our soot sponges can discover it.
• Do not attempt to salvage any textiles or electronics.  Our content restoration team utilizes the proper techniques when handling damaged content after a fire, and we work with specialty vendors when the need arises for particular circumstances.

To help reduce the damage after a fire, it is important to assess the extent of the damage and contact your insurance provider to start the claims process.  It is also crucial to prioritize safety by securing the property and following any guidelines or recommendations provided by local authorities.

SERVPRO of Norristown can assist you with the rest!  Our team has the resources and expertise to respond at a moment’s notice to your fire damage event!  We are 24/7 to assist you with any size disaster including with any questions you may have.  We will guide you through the process as we help to make your fire damage “Like it never even happened.”