Fire Damage - Harmony

12/4/2019 (Permalink)

Call us to get the job done right!

SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island offers fire damage restoration services. Since each smoke and fire damage situation is unique, each requires a unique solution.

When different materials burn, the soot differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. Here are the steps in our process of a “typical” fire damage restoration.

1. Emergency contact
2. Inspection and fire damage assessment
3. Immediate board-up and roof tarp (if necessary)
4. Water removal and drying (if needed)
5. Cleaning and repair
6. Restoration

After any fire damage to your home or business, the first thing you should focus on is your safety!

Take these into consideration

• Is it safe to stay inside?
• Electrical and slip and fall hazards are some of the most common concerns.
• Wet materials can be very heavy, always use caution when trying to move these materials.

After a fire:

• Limit the movement in the home to prevent soot from being embedded into carpets and upholstery.
• If the electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop the doors open.
• Protect chrome with a light coat of petroleum jelly or oil.
• Change HVAC filter
• Tape a couple layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

What NOT to do after a fire

• Don’t attempt to wash any walls or carpets, or upholstery without contacting us.
• Don’t attempt to clean electrical appliances that were damaged by the fire on your own. Contact an authorized repair service.
• Don’t eat any food that was near the fire or damaged by the fire.
• Don’t turn on any ceiling fans or lights on, the wiring may be damaged.
• Don’t send your clothes to an ordinary dry cleaner, find a professional in fire damage cleaning. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor

Call us at (401) 949-9955 if your home or business requires fire damage restoration. We're here to help!