Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration
We are around for one reason. To provide you with healthier, cleaner home and business. Our family is the professional fire and smoke damage restoration expert people have trusted to deliver the best fire and smoke damage restoration service available since 1969.
When a fire occurs in a home or business, the aftermath can seem overwhelming, but time is of the essence. If the fire restoration process is postponed, secondary damage can occur and worsen over time. Immediate remediation of the structure can help avoid unnecessary repairs and potential long-term issues while assuring that your home or business is expedited back to normal as soon as possible.
At Fresh Start Restoration and Cleaning, we aware of the frustration and anxiety that our clients pass through when faced with an emergency and catastrophic event property cleanups. There are countless things to be concerned with in terms of where to sleep, what to eat, what clothing to wear. We are always there to provide our clients with some assurance and stability that their home will be well restored to the best of our professional ability.
So the next time you need an Experience Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Service, contact Fresh Start the Local Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Company near you.
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Inspection
Once a technician arrives, they will inspect and evaluate the damage, making sure to inspect all areas such as HVAC system, attic/roof, interior and exterior, flooring. Afterward, our technicians will develop a plan of action with a detailed project timeline that is specific to your job.
Content Manipulation
Our trained crews specializing in Smoke & Fire Remediation. Our technicians will work quickly and carefully to get you back in your home or business as soon as possible, During the process we will try to save as many of your belongings (such as appliances, furniture and clothing) as we can. Document everything we remove from the structure by taking pictures and/or keeping written records. Returning any salvageable furniture and appliances back to your home or business, after the fire restoration is complete.
Safety First
Remember that safety comes first, so if there’s no way to safely gain access into your home, then stay out until the professionals arrive. If it is possible to enter your house, make sure you’re wearing work gloves, long sleeves/pants, and proper respiratory protection, such as a mask because exposure to soot can cause respiratory problems and other medical issues.
Drying
Depending on the nature of the fire and the methods use to extinguish it drying equipment might be necessary. Once all standing water has been removed, it’s time to start drying out the home. Equipment is added in order to quickly control the humidity levels and removed the excess moisture within the affected areas. Drying equipment can be present for several nights depending on factors such as the length of time the water has been present and the source of the leak. The technician working on your home will be able to assess how long the equipment will be needed.
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Containment
Affected areas are isolated by the use of containments in order to prevent any smoke cross-contamination and preventing further damage to the home or business contents and structure from secondary smoke damage.
Demolition
To properly remediated fire & smoke affected structure some materials will have to be removed and properly dispose of in order to remove all odors associated with the fire.
Structural Cleaning
Fire and Smoke damage signs are not always apparent. Discoloration on walls and ceilings and dark stains from smoke on surfaces are obvious while odors trapped in hidden places such as wall cavities are not as much. Fresh Start technicians will perform a thorough cleanup using industrial-grade equipment and products, such as dry cleaning soot sponges to remove loose soot and specialized vacuum filters to clean carpet and upholstery.
Monitoring
If applicable, throughout the drying process your technician will stop by periodically to monitor the drying progress. They will record the Dehumidifiers intake and output temperatures and humidity levels as well as take readings of the same surfaces inspected during the initial inspection process.
Completion
Once the home or business has been returned to its previous dry state, the water damage cleanup process is considered complete. At this point the equipment will be removed from the home and your technician will confirm your satisfaction of the work.
FLOOD PREVENTION TIPS
Waking up to smoke and flames are one of the worst things that can happen to your family and home. Over 365,000 fires and 2,650 civilian deaths occur every year, resulting in $7 billion in property damage. The worst part is that most home fires are preventable.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries. Additionally, install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of your home and within every bedroom. Roughly 50% of home fire deaths occur during the night while people are sleeping.
Never leave food, cooking unattended, especially deep fryers and other frying equipment. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires
Avoid using portable and fixed space heaters, as heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fire deaths.
Avoid smoking in the house.
Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. A Fire plan that gets you out of your home in less than two minutes and practice it.
If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.
