Smoke and Fire Damage Can Be Irreversible
Contact STOP Restoration of Portland for A Thorough Cleanup
Fire spreads through a home faster than you realize. A simple Christmas tree or an unattended cigarette can make your home go up in flames so fast that you won’t have time to grab anything as you escape. What if we were to tell you that you could recover a lot of those items? All you need to do is contact us at STOP Restoration of Portland as soon as the fire is out.
Our recovery specialists can clean up and restore a number of your valuable belongings so you don’t have to. To make our clients’ lives easier, we have put together a list of dos and don’ts that can help them reduce the damages they sustain post fire.
What You Should Do After a Fire
- Get in touch with your insurance agent and file your claim immediately.
- Talk to the firemen that arrive on the scene before you enter your property. They will let you know if it is safe to do so or not.
- Remove valuables that are undamaged in the fire such as your wallet, credit cards, documents etc.
- Keep your receipts from the hotel you stay in after the fire.
- Get in touch with STOP Restoration of Portland services to restore your property to its original state.
- Document all of the fire damage by taking pictures and detailed notes. This includes the property that was damaged.
What You Should Not Do After A Fire
- Do not turn on the utilities such as the gas, water and electricity before a professional inspection.
- Do not move or try to start your vehicle if it has been damaged in the fire.
- Do contact the local police to let them know your property will be temporarily vacant.
- Do not try to clean up the soot and charred remains of your property on your own. Leave that to the experts at STOP Restoration of Portland. We will arrive with the proper safety equipment and tools that can help us do a good job and prevent more damages.
- Do get the ‘fire report’ from the responding fire department. This is an official document that details the specifics of the incident and can come in handy with the insurance company as well.
A fire can be an extremely traumatic experience not only for you, but also your family. Add the fact that you may lose important documents and other items and the experience can have long-lasting repercussions.
Get In Touch With STOP Restoration of Portland Right after a Fire
If your property has been damaged due to fire and the resulting smoke, the worst thing you can do is wait before calling STOP Restoration of Portland. Once we are done with our fire remediation services, your property will be good as new. Our trained specialists use high quality cleaners and powerful tools to ensure this result. We want you to return to your normal routine as soon as possible. Get in touch with us as soon as you are done reeling from a fire.
