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Fire Damage Solutions

In the aftermath of a fire, you will have several types of damage to your home or business.  Some areas will be water damaged, due in part at least to the methods used to extinguish the fire.  Other areas will see charring, melting, ashing, or other such damage from the fire, smoke, and extreme heat.

In any case where a home has been damaged, safety must be the primary concern.  Do not enter a fire damaged building until you have determined that the structure is stable.  Fire damaged buildings can be prone to collapse.  You should also shut off all electricity and gas to the structure.

Fire damage can also release a number of airborne health hazards, such as PCB’s from transformers, toxic chemicals from laboratories, or asbestos from insulation of pipes.

Due to the large scale nature of fire damage clean up, it is advisable to contact a fire damage restoration service.  There are a number of these in every city, but remember, not all are created equal.  Choosing a company that is unqualified to do the work may double your repair costs and add numerous headaches for you and your family.

The ideal company will be certified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification.  They will be available 24/7 and offer such services as board up of windows and doors, covering of fire damaged roofs, cleaning, smoke odor removal, restoration of electronics, structural repair, and control of corrosion.

Choose a company with the IICRC seal and have the peace of mind knowing you chose wisely…