Not sure how to deal with your fire-damaged property? Read on to study the different types of fire damage restoration services offered by STOP.
Fire incidents are the most detrimental types of property damage and are highly prevalent in the US. In 2019 alone, around 481,500 structure fires were reported in the country, causing $2.3 billion of property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). It’s not just the flames that prove devastating for the property, but the smoke that invades the space is equally destructive. STOP offers different fire damage restoration services to help residential and commercial property owner recover from the blow.
Let’s go through each type of fire damage restoration service offered by STOP:
Content Cleaning Services
When a property experiences fire damage, the technicians at STOP inspect the contents present in the affected area and decide whether or not they can be restored to their pre-damaged condition. Anything that can’t be salvaged will need to be replaced. Items that are directly impacted by extreme heat and flames are not likely to be salvaged.
STOP relies on specialized tools and equipment and adapts its cleaning method to the type of item, based on its material composition, the extent of damage, and its existing condition. To get rid of the lingering smoky smell, STOP also deodorizes the belongings. Throughout the remediation process, the company follows the guidelines issued by OSHA.
Structure Cleaning and Demolition Services
Depending on the degree of destruction, a fire-damaged structure is required to be restored or rebuilt. Before anything else, STOP engineers assess the skeleton of the building to determine its structural integrity. Once the structural integrity is determined and a restoration plan is in place, experts at STOP tear down any burnt or charred materials that can’t be restored or cleaned and dispose of them.
Burnt and other affected surfaces are treated with sanding, scraping, and sealing to remove acidic soot and ash from them. In the case of severe fires, the structure will need to be demolished and rebuilt from scratch.
Board-Up Services
Before the restoration process begins, a fire-damaged property is left exposed with broken doors, windows, and walls. This makes your property susceptible to further damage from weather elements and human activities like theft and vandalism. STOP secures the space through its robust board-up service, which involves sealing off the vulnerable entry points with plywood. Damaged or exposed roofs are covered with tarps.
Packout and Storage Services
Packout and storage services are critical to any fire damage restoration process. Your belongings are professionally packed and moved to a safe storage facility so they can be more efficiently cleaned and restored. This way, they’re also protected from thieves and vandals who may break into your exposed property. If you need to file an insurance claim for damaged possessions, the service helps through thorough assessments of the items.
To sum it up, STOP is dedicated to returning your fire-damaged property and belongings to their pre-damaged condition.
For emergency fire damage restoration services, reach out to STOP professionals today!
