After a fire of nearly any size, there will be damaged material that will need to be removed or cleaned. If this work is not done properly and in a timely manner there could a lingering odor and secondary damages that will create additional work. Hiring a professional fire restoration company has many benefits, and if you’re not sure if you need professional help, here are some of the benefits of hiring a fire restoration company:
- Safety – After a fire, it is important to know what all the health concerns are. Fire restoration professionals know what are concerns for health that may not be obvious to someone who hasn’t worked in fire restoration before. A fire restoration company can identify concerns for mold, toxic carcinogens, and potential future problems that may come up if not addressed promptly.
- Emergency Services – Fire restoration is an emergency service. This means that no matter what day or time they will be able to respond quickly and get your home on track to recovery. Also, the quick response will help prevent secondary damages from occurring such as mold and erosion.
- Insurance assistance – Fire restoration companies are typically experienced in working directly with insurance companies and some even have claims specialists on staff to help you through the claims process. Their experience with insurance companies will help ensure that what they do is covered by your insurance company and that you only come out of pocket your deductible.
- Saving personal contents – Typically, it’s not just the building structure that is damaged by the fire. Often times, there are personal contents such as furniture and clothes that are damaged by smoke. Fire restoration companies can help evaluate your personal contents and determine what can be salvaged and what likely needs to be discarded. They can also work with your insurance company in these evaluations.
ServiceMaster Restoration by Elite has extensive experience in fire restoration to homes and commercial properties. We can help you through the process and work with your insurance company to ensure your specific needs are met in a timely and professional manner.
