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Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Services In Auburn, ME

Expert fire restoration company near you

 

A fire is a devastating event for anyone, from families to businesses. For a family, coping with the loss of a invaluable personal items and financial setback is an overwhelming psychological and emotional toll. For a business, a fire means that they are have to close their doors until the damages are repaired, while a family has to figure out where they’ll lay their heads the next night.

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Common Cases ServiceMaster Has Helped Restore

At ServiceMaster we see many different types of fires which often require different cleaning techniques. Here are just a few:

  • Cooking Fires
  • Electrical Fires
  • Furnace Malfunction
  • Wood Fires
  • Fireplace/ Chimney Fire
  • Appliance Malfunctions
  • Cookout/ BBQ Fires
  • Lightning Strikes
  • Arson
  • Cigarette, Cigar or Pipes Smoking
  • Candles

There are many more. Depending on the type of fire and what was incinerated, we clean with different methods. For instance, a kitchen fire caused by a chicken left in an oven required different cleaning than a house fire where the room temperature reached 1000 degrees and plastics and electronics such as TV’s and computers melt or sublimate and become airborne.

Call (833) 946-2018 today or contact our expert teamonline to get started with fire and smoke restoration services in Auburn.

​We’re Qualified

ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration has a trained staff, with over 100 years of combined experience, who have been on countless fire losses and who each bring knowledge and professionalism to every unique situation. As a Quality Restoration Vendor (QRV) we meet the highest industry standards and are preferred partners for almost every major insurance company.

Our fire Damage Restoration Process:

 

  • Initial Assessment: We start by conducting a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent of fire, smoke, and soot damage. This includes evaluating the areas affected, assessing structural integrity, and identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Safety Precautions: Safety is our top priority. We take immediate steps to secure the property, address any electrical issues, and ensure that there are no hazards that could endanger our restoration team or occupants.
  • Water Damage Mitigation: Firefighting efforts often result in water damage. We promptly address this by removing standing water and initiating drying to prevent further damage and mold growth.
  • Content Assessment and Pack Out: We assess the condition of personal belongings and decide which items can be salvaged. Items requiring restoration are safely packed out and stored to prevent further damage.
  • Soot and Smoke Residue Removal: We utilize specialized equipment and cleaning techniques to remove soot and smoke residue from surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and fixtures. This process enhances indoor air quality and prevents lingering odors.
  • Odor Removal: Various deodorization methods, such as ozone treatment or thermal fogging, are employed to eliminate persistent smoke odors from the property.
  • Structural Repairs: Any damaged structural elements, including walls, floors, and ceilings, are repaired and restored to their pre-damage condition.
  • Electrical and HVAC Systems Inspection: We ensure the safety and operational status of electrical systems and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. Any necessary repairs or replacements are promptly addressed.
  • Mold Inspections and Remediation: We conduct inspections for mold growth, a common consequence of fire damage. We perform mold remediation to ensure a safe and healthy environment if necessary.
  • Documentation for Insurance Claims: Throughout the process, we maintain detailed records, including photographs, moisture readings, and repair details, to facilitate insurance claims. We assist the property owner in streamlining the insurance claims process and maintain open communication with the insurance company.
  • Reconstruction: Once mitigation and cleaning are complete, we initiate the reconstruction phase to restore the property to its original state. This involves rebuilding damaged structures, replacing materials, and repainting.

Our commitment is to provide a comprehensive, meticulous, and safety-focused restoration process, ensuring that the property is not only visually restored but also made safe, healthy, and free from any lingering issues caused by fire, smoke, and soot damage.

Our Restoration Equipment

ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration has specialized equipment including High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, wall cleaners, media blasters and carpet remediation tools that can remove soot and oily residue. We are available for emergency board-ups and also are licensed to remove and store contents in a secure and climate controlled environment. For any fire cleanup, ServiceMaster Fire & Water can be there to get your life back to normal.

The technicians at ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration are experts in soot removal, smoke odor removal, fire damage remediation, and the removal of airborne particulates caused by fire.

​How Insurance and Fire Loss Fit Together

We work with virtually every insurance company. It is critical to file an insurance claim as quickly as possible. The insurance company will need some specific information and oftentimes, restoration can’t start without it.

Subrogation: In order to find out exactly how the fire started, the insurance company may send a fire inspector. There job is to determine how the fire started and if there is potential liability for a third party. For example, if there was a faulty electrical outlet, an improperly manufactured space heater, an appliance not working correctly or anything else caused the fire that might not be directly related to the customer.

Contents: The contents in your home are often covered under an insurance rider or even a separate policy. The insurance company want to make sure your coverage matches your claim for damaged contents. Some will need to be replaced entirely and some can be restored.

Structure: If a significant portion of the structure has been damaged by the fire, an engineer may be necessary to determine whether or not it is safe. If it can’t be restored, it may need to be torn down completely.

While we like to start immediately, there are occasions where restoration has to wait. Your insurance adjuster will most likely be the one to organize that process.

We are available 24/7 to handle your emergency fire damage restoration project. Call today at(833) 946-2018 orcontact us online to get started.

What should I have prepared for ServiceMaster’s arrival to my fire loss?

Before ServiceMaster arrives, it is very helpful if you have your insurance information ready and available. That information includes your agent, the insurance carrier, your claim number, your policy number and the contact information of your adjuster. We can begin to get the insurance adjuster and carrier in the loop as soon as possible.

We also suggest you securing any valuable items such as paperwork, artwork, jewelry and items of sentimental value such as photos. Please also manage pets. It can be very stressful for a cat or dog who can either be aggressive, hide or run away.

Can ServiceMaster begin restoring my fire damage as soon as possible, or does the restoration process begin on the second visit? How soon can I expect to have my business or home safe and ready for business/inhabitants?

The time is takes for a total restoration depends on many factors. At ServiceMaster we have crews available 24/7/365. On a fire loss however we may need to wait for the fire inspector, engineer and the insurance adjuster. Also some types of fires take longer to clean than others. A straight soot clean from a clean burning wood fire is different than a protien fire or a furnace malfunction. An empty home won’t take as long as a retail establishment with contents stacked floor to ceiling. Vents cleaning may need to be scheduled and we will finish with a thorough carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning.

Our project managers however will most likely be able to create a timeline for you. Our goal is to get your home, business and your life back to normal as quickly as possible.

Next Steps Following a Fire

Because of the dangerous and often-time volatile chemicals that are present after a fire, as well as the compromised electrical system and presence of water, it is critical to have a trained professional on-hand as soon as possible. Do not attempt to remediate a fire loss on your own. Insurance companies will require evidence of the origin of the fire to be kept intact and you will be risking the exposure to dangerous substances, harmful debris and the possibility that compromised structures will collapse.

How to Reach ServiceMaster

You can always reach a live person at ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration and we have crews on call 24 hours a day. We work with virtually every insurance company and can help with your claim.

It is common after a fire loss to clean carpets and floors.

If you need fire and smoke damage restoration for your home, reach out to our team today! You can call us at(833) 946-2018 orcontact us online.