How Can SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine Restore My Home From Fire Damage?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Dealing with the aftermath and damage from a fire can be extremely stressful, let SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine help you every step of the way!

Once the fire has been extinguished by St. Johns County Fire Rescue, you are then facing the daunting question now what? Next comes fire damage restoration, fortunately, our experts have the experience to clean smoke and soot residues and eliminate orders to get your property back to pre-fire condition, "Like it never even happened."

You may be asking yourself, "Is there anything I can do to help move the process along?" Keep reading below to learn the most common questions asked when fire and smoke damage are present. 

Can I Start Cleaning What I Can Before Brining in Professionals? 

If you try to scrub away fire damage residues like soot, you run the risk of further damaging your home. Fragile surfaces and materials may tear or continue to stain because of aggressive cleaning. When leaving the cleaning to the professionals, you can have peace of mind knowing that our technicians are trained and have the proper equipment and materials to safely restore and clean your home and its belongings. 

Is the Damage left from the Fire and Soot Permanent? 

Fire damage residues left in your home are not permanent. A fire creates different kinds of smoke throughout its duration based on the materials it burns, the speed of combustion, and the amount of oxygen present. When synthetic materials burn, they create soot that clings to surfaces, whereas residues resulting from natural substances such as wood cause let soot to adhere, though still difficult to clean. Fires that burn slow and lack oxygen produce wet smoke that can be extremely difficult to remove compared to quick-burning fires that create dry smoke. Our experts are trained to know how to assess the type of smoke caused by the fire and how to address it.

Can You Adress the Smoke Odor Left from the Fire?

Yes, to eliminate the smoke odor and deodorize your home our technicians can take several steps. 

• We utilize sprayers to disperse deodorizing chemicals on heavily damaged surfaces
• Perform dust cleaning systems to clean odors from your HVAC system
• Place air scrubbers throughout the affected areas to pull odor particles from the air
• Use foggers to disperse deodorizing particles throughout your house.

Throughout the whole fire damage restoration process, we will document the damages to your home to assist you in working with insurance adjusters.

A fire can be a traumatizing experience, so it is essential to seek professional help to address the damages as soon as you can. The sooner our technicians can assess the situation, the better chance they have of successfully restoring your home before the damage has time to worsen. If you experience a fire, you can count on SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village to restore your home back to preloss condition. We are available to respond to your emergency 24/7/365, call us at 904-429-4457!