Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

Almost immediately after your property has been damaged by fire, repair technicians take over, alleviating you of the responsibility of fixing your home post-fire. Reno Water Damage Restoration’s provide emergency response services and will arrive quickly after you call. Once they arrive, they’ll begin the repair process, which includes using techniques approved by the restoration industry.

Step 1: Initial Inspection

After the fire has been extinguished, a qualified inspector will account for the extent of the damage and determine what repairs need to be done, including structural damage repairs. Depending on the type of damage done to your home, you may need to hire multiple different professionals, such as roofers, carpenters, carpet installers, plumbers and more. In this case, hiring a general contractor to oversee the fire repair process may be necessary.

Though the fire damage technicians need to do a thorough investigation, they’ll also act fast during this step. The more smoke, soot and water linger, the further damage they cause.

Step 2: Safety and Prevention

After the initial inspection and assessment of fire damage to the property, the fire restoration experts will isolate and block off unsafe areas to prevent injury or further damage. Blocking off these areas also protects you from liability, such as if anyone were to injure themselves from the various hazards found in a fire-damaged house.

Firefighters or fire technicians will board up the property, preventing anyone from entering the building. Adding a tarp to the damaged roof also protects your home from the elements, minimizing further damage.

Step 3: Soot and Debris Removal

After a fire, your home will be covered in soot and will be overwhelmed by smoke smell. Fire repair technicians quickly work to remove soot and smoke, as well as other debris.

During this initial cleanup process, they’ll scrub the walls and ceilings of soot and apply deodorization products to handle odor removal using air-scrubbing technology. They’ll also sort through personal items and leave salvageable belongs aside for restoration.

Step 4: Water Removal and Sanitization

Once the initial debris, smoke odor and soot have been removed, and it’s safe for technicians to proceed, water damage restoration technicians will remove standing water and dry out the affected area.

Specialized equipment, such as air movers, fans and dehumidifiers, prevents mold growth, helps to disinfect the site and minimizes further damage to the home’s structure.

The fire restoration team may use various cleaning agents to salvage furniture, upholstery, flooring, drywall and other items impacted by smoke, soot and water. They’ll also neutralize any lingering odors and dispose of items that are beyond saving.

Step 5: Repair Damage

Repairing the damage done to your property is the final step in restoration. This step involves reconstructing your home’s physical structure.