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What is Fire damage Restoration?
The first 24 to 48 hours after fire damage are known as the “golden hours” of recovery. An effective emergency response that quickly stabilizes the facility ensures the recovery of as much property as possible. The acidic soot and smoke damage that is often produced in fires accelerates the deterioration and corrosion of building components and vital assets. To compound the problem, fires are most frequently extinguished with dry chemicals or water. Plus, the toxic smoke odor left behind must be neutralized and deodorized.
The fire damage restoration process includes mitigating damage, providing smoke damage cleanup, and water restoration as quickly as possible after the damage first occurs. Beyond the visible structural damage, contents inside the structure must be evaluated for recovery based on a number of factors including:
- Replacement Cost vs. Restoration Cost
- Effect of Smoke and Heat
- Loss of Use
- Loss of Value
- Decreased Life Expectancy
- Sentimental Value
Alpha Building Restoration Ltd, fire restoration services can include emergency board-up, demolition, Soot Removal Film application, deodorization to mitigate smoke odors, and complete reconstruction.
Fire damage Restoration Process
Fire damage restoration is a process that involves multiple stages of repair and rebuilding to ultimately bring your home or business back to its previous condition. Let's review those steps below.
1. Assessment of Damage
After confirming the property is safe to enter, the first thing we must do is perform an assessment of the damage sustained by the fire and the ensuing water intrusion. This typically involves assessing how far the flames and smoke have penetrated the structure and how extensive any cleanup is likely to be. This step also involves an assessment of the contents inside the property to determine what should be discarded and what can be packed out and restored. At the end, we will have a better idea of the scope of the work, how long it will take, and how to begin formulating a cost estimate.
2. Security of Property and Debris Removal
After the assessment has been performed, the next step is securing the property. This includes installing fencing around the property, removing debris around the perimeter, and boarding up openings in the structure, as well as tarping or sealing off parts of the roof to protect what's left of the property from the weather. If certain areas of the property were not impacted by the fire, then we should ensure that this area is sealed off from the area that was impacted to minimize any cross-contamination.
3. Demolition, Water Removal, and Dry Out
The goal during this stage is to prevent further damage due to mold or corrosion by removing water and drying out the property. Personal property will be removed from the interior of the structure. Damaged drywall, flooring, and other materials will be removed from the studs as necessary. Water extraction crews will work with commercial equipment to dry out the structure. Roof tarps will be maintained during this stage to prevent further intrusion by water.
4. Cleanup and Smoke Removal
This is the most intensive part of a fire damage restoration job: cleaning up. This step typically involves a lot of manual labor to properly clean smoke and soot from interior and exterior surfaces. In many cases, every inch of the affected area will need to be cleaned. Following proper clean-up, deodorizing agents are used to fully remove any lingering smoke odors. If water damage restoration has also been performed, it may be necessary to sanitize or apply antimicrobial chemicals to halt any subsequent mold growth. Off-site, any contents that have been packed out are also likely being restored to pre-loss condition. Cleanup also involves duct cleaning to remove any soot, smoke, or debris that may have settled in the ducts.
5. Construction and Restoration
The final step in returning the property to pre-loss condition is performing any necessary fire damage repairs or rebuilding fire-damaged areas. In the case of a fire, parts of the structure may be completely unsalvageable during the initial assessment and therefore have to be removed and replaced. This may include: rebuilding and replacing the roof; replacing electrical; replacing and painting drywall; replacing flooring materials; replacing interior counters, fixtures, etc. to bring the property back to pre-loss condition.
What Alpha Building Restoration Ltd Company Does?
- We are here to respond — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — to fire damage emergencies.
- Ready to respond the same day to a property disaster to assess the damage, secure the property, and begin water removal services.
- We will also work hand-in-hand with your insurance company to help with the claims process.
- We will stay in constant communication with you to keep you up to date on progress.
- The best restoration professionals are qualified to go beyond restoring fire damage.
- Alpha Building Restoration Ltd, helps you every step of the way with cleanup, water removal, mold remediation, smoke and fire damage restoration services, roofing, and interior and exterior construction.
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Fire damage Restoration FAQs
This question cannot be answered until the full scope of fire damage is properly assessed. In some fire damage situations, if only a portion of the property was affected, homeowners may be able to live in areas of the home that were not impacted. However, if there’s widespread damage or the home is a total loss, then residents would not be able to return until the property is safe to occupy once again.
While some fire damage restorations are finished in a matter of days, others may take weeks or months until completion. The actual duration of the restoration varies depending on the size of the space, the severity of the damage, and other essential factors.
Our team has IICRC certification for fire damage restoration professionals. Professionals with this certification have proof that they are knowledgeable and capable in the field and are prepared to restore property that has sustained fire damage.
Fire restoration technicians use many different tools in restoring an area after fire damage. Some of these tools include vacuums, deodorizers, air purifiers, and a set of personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe.
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