5 Steps When Faced with Fire Damage in Hurst Euless Bedford

10/13/2017 (Permalink)

Step 1: EMERGENCY SERVICES & BOARD UP

Once firefighters are onsite and attempting to extinguish the fire, they may have to knock out windows and cut holes into walls and the roof to provide ventilation. Doing this will provide ventilation and will slow down the fire’s growth.  Once they have successfully extinguished the fire we are able to start extracting any standing water, plus properly board up any holes in the exterior of your home.  The purpose of boarding up your structure is to protect your home and your belongings from the elements.

Step 2: ASSESS THE DAMAGE

We will evaluate the severity of the fire damage to your home or business. Depending on the extent of the damage and what type of fire it was we will estimate the full scope of work needed to remediate your possessions and property to their original conditions. 

Step 3: SMOKE & SOOT REMOVAL / DEODORIZATION

Smoke and soot contain chemicals that are harmful to your health. They can also permeate drapes carpets, basically, all textiles will have been vulnerable to be affected by the fire.  With immediate cleaning by our extensively trained staff using industry approved methods we eliminate not only the odor but the potential risk of breathing in these toxins.

Step 4: THE CLEANING & DRYING PROCESS

SERVPRO of Hurst Euless Bedford will now be able to extract what remaining water they can throughout all effected areas. Once this is done, we place dehumidifiers that will pull the moisture from the air and industrial air movers to accelerate evaporation.  This is the fastest most controlled drying process possible.  Once every part of your home has reached the dry standard we go back through and cover all areas that were affected with an antimicrobial disinfectant. 

Step 5: CLEANING & RESTORATION OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY

We have a dedicated space where we handle disinfecting and removing hazardous soot and smoke residue from all of your salvageable personal belongings. From family heirlooms, framed artwork, to your kitchen’s glassware and dishes.  Our restoration goal for your personal items is to get them back to the exact state they were in prior to the fire.

If your home or business has been affected by a fire, we here at SERVPRO of Hurst-Euless-Bedford are always here to help! Our phones are answered 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week just give us a call (817-595-0004) and we’ll be on our way!