Fire Water Damage Restoration

Fire and water damage are two things that occupy the bad dreams of most homeowners, unforeseen and unexpected disasters that none of us would like to have to live with.  Both are capable of causing enormous damage to life and property, and the trauma to the victims of such events can take years to recover from.

Oddly enough, homeowners unfortunate enough to experience both will testify, they’d rather deal with fire than water.  Fire does all of its damage immediately and is usually confined to a single space.  Water, on the other hand, continues to do damage and have effect for as long as it is allowed to stand.

Fire and water damage restoration should begin as soon as possible after the initial event, as soon as it is deemed safe to re-enter the structure.

When dealing with water damage, shut off all utilities before entering.  You don’t want to be standing in water when the electricity suddenly comes back on, do you?

You should remove all excess water from the structure as soon as possible, using pumps or high powered wet-dry vacuum units.  Secondary drying should be done by opening all windows and doors and circulating as much air as possible.  You can also use fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the area.  Digital moisture meters can be used to determine when moisture levels are back within normal parameters.   It is very important to NOT begin any further repairs until all surfaces are completely dry.

For best results, contact your local IICRC certified fire water damage restoration company.  They are available 24/7 and able to handle all aspects of you fire water restoration project.  Look for the IICRC seal and call today for a free estimate.

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