Fire Prevention and Damage Restoration – What to Expect

Centennial & Denver, CO homes and businesses are susceptible to fire damage. A house fire is a traumatic event. In the aftermath of a fire, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. The good news is that there are professional fire damage restoration services that can help you get your life back to normal.

Steps Involved in Fire Damage Restoration

1) Assessment of Damage

The first thing you can expect from fire damage restoration and clean-up services is an assessment of the damage. The assessment will include evaluating your home’s structure and any personal belongings damaged by the fire. It involves looking for signs of fire, smoke, and soot damage.

2) Identification of Resources and Supplies for Debris Removal

It involves identifying the equipment and other resources used in the debris removal process. This step is essential to ensure that all necessary supplies like dumpsters, gloves, and safety gear are available. It also helps to create a realistic budget for the project. Debris includes:
-Storm Debris: downed trees, broken limbs
-Construction Debris: lumber, bricks, concrete
-Household Junk: old furniture, appliances, carpeting

3) Smoke and Soot Removal

Smoke damage restoration/cleanup involves specialized equipment and techniques like air scrubbers and negative air pressure machines to remove the soot from the air and surfaces of your home. Professional fire and smoke restoration services will ensure that all soot and smoke are removed from the premises, leaving your home or business looking and smelling like new.

4) Prevention Techniques

Experts offer home fire prevention tips to help protect your family from fire. Below are some ways to prevent a home fire:

-Keep all flammable materials away from heat sources such as stoves, heaters, and candles.
-Do not smoke inside the home.
-Keep lighters and matches out of reach of children.
-Install and maintain smoke alarms on every level of the home.
-Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries as needed.

What Does a Fire Safety Plan Entail? A fire safety plan is critical to protecting your family and home from fire dangers. This plan should be created before a fire occurs and reviews regularly.

Your fire safety plan by experts includes:

-Two escape routes from every room in your home
-A designated meeting place outside of your home
-A plan for what to do if your clothes catch on fire

If your home suffers a fire, you must contact a company that provides fire restoration and cleanup services like Affordable Water Damage Cleanup. We will work with your insurance company to help you recover from this horrible event. Our services include water removal, smoke and soot cleanup, odor removal, and content cleaning for residential and commercial properties. We will also repair any damage that was caused by the fire.