Has your home been damaged by a house fire?
Call STOP Restoration Port St. Lucie. Our team will work tirelessly to restore your home in no time.
Thousands of homes are ravaged by house fires each year. The fire department is quick to respond but not quick enough to kill the fire before it does some damage to your home. There are numerous reasons behind a house fire, the most common ones being:
- Cooking
- Smoking in Your Home
- Heating
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronic Equipment
- Arson
The aftermath of house fires is not easy to deal with. The damage that fires cause can go beyond just leaving black soot stains on your walls and ceilings. Fires can eat through your structure, weakening the beams and columns that hold your house up; not to forget the health hazards that the lingering smoke and soot pose.
If not actively dealt with, the damages can turn out to be very expensive, capital-wise and health-wise. This is why you should immediately seek the help of fire damage restoration services. These professional services prevent the damage from spreading to other areas of your home and restore it to make it habitable again. Here is how they do it:
Damage Inspection
A comprehensive inspection is carried out to assess the extent of the damage. Some of the points that will be covered are:
- The areas that have been damaged by the fire or smoke.
- How deep into the structure did the fire penetrate?
- Items that have not been damaged.
The findings of the inspection are documented, which you will require when claiming insurance. The inspection helps in developing a plan of action for the restoration. The items that are not damaged must be removed immediately as the lingering smoke can settle into them, thereby damaging them.
Boarding Up and Tarping
The fire may have damaged your windows, walls, and roof. Weakened walls and roofs hold the risk of collapsing, which is why they need to be boarded up to support the structure of the house. The foundation of the house will also be inspected and boarded up the same if need be. Holes in roofs will be covered up using roof tarps, and any small holes will be plugged.
Cleaning and Removal
This stage involves the removal of all the debris, burnt items, and soot stains from the walls. The soot stains can sink in below the wall’s surface and may require sanding, deep scrubbing, and refinishing to remove them.
If your home is also affected by water damage, it will have to be dried out. The moisture and standing water will be pumped out using heaters and fans. The surfaces must then be sanitized to kill harmful water-borne bacteria and mold.
Repair and Renovation
This stage aims to bring your property back to its pre-loss condition. The walls and roof will be repaired or reconstructed depending on their condition. Fire can lead to blistering of the paint in your home, the paint will have to be scraped and the surface repainted. Broken and damaged windows will be replaced, and all other damaged areas of the home will be handled accordingly.
Get in Touch Now!
STOP Restoration Port St. Lucie provides complete fire restoration services backed by over 40 years of experience. Our industry-trained and well-equipped team of professionals will get your house restored in minimal time. We are here for you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Call now for an appointment!
