Fire Damage

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damaged bedroom takes on heavy smoke and soot damage

A backdraft of emotions often sweep over the owners after a fire ravages a home or business. Fear, uncertainty, stress and doubt about the future of the property can overwhelm the owner long after the flames have been extinguished and the smoke has cleared.

So, after the first wave of heroes have rescued the property, call SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville to help you restore it. With the industry approved training to employ rapid response, the utmost professionalism, cutting-edge technology and open communication, we strive to restore not only the home or business, but the customer’s peace of mind, as well.

Putting out a fire can be worse that the fire itself.

The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville’s quick response can help prevent fire damage from creating long-term problems. SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville will provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke and soot removal to contents claims inventory and document restoration. These services help ensure your property, belongings and memories are restored to preloss condition when possible.

What you can do until help arrives:

• Limit movement in the home or business to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean any electrical equipment.

Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner, since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.                   

So, before you risk doing further damage by attempting to clean up the damage yourself, call the fire damage cleanup and restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County/Greenville we are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to help you regain your property.