Did you know there are different levels of fire?

2/13/2019 (Permalink)

Picture shows a home in St Augustine, recently damaged by a "major fire".

Fires are a threat that (hopefully) most of us will never face in our lifetime. However, even the smallest kitchen fire could require professional cleaning. SERVPRO classifies fires into three different levels.

Minor fire damage produces light to moderate amounts of smoke, and only affects a small percentage of a structure. Minor fire damage may still require professional dry cleaning, repainting, and refinishing of floors. Cabinets, drywall, and counter tops will all require wet cleaning with sanitizing/deodorizing chemicals. An Ozone machine may be required to remove any lingering smells.

Medium fire damage could result in more serious issues such as charred framing that affects large portions of the building. Structural damage may require extensive structural repairs. Extensive wet cleaning, deodorization, and Ozone treatment will be requires to restore the building to its previous conditions.

 Major fires usually require boarding up the structure, winterizing the building (if necessary), and removing any burned debris that may be contaminated. Restoration usually involves removing all contents from the building in order to properly treat the structure.

Fire damage restoration is a science, and should be left to licensed, certified, and insured professionals like us! SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach is fully equipped to handle fire damage in North East Florida! Estimates are free, and our work is 100% guaranteed