As soon as the fire department allows a homeowner to enter his home, he should call a company that specializes in Fire Damage Clean Up. They have emergency response teams available 24 hours a day, every day. The homeowner may be surprised by the amount of water remaining in the home. It takes a lot of water to successfully put a fire out. This water has to be dried up as soon as possible or mold and mildew can take quickly take hold. In warm weather, this can happen in about an hour. When the emergency crew arrives, they will have powerful heaters and wet-vacs. These will quickly take excess moisture out of the floor, upholstery and walls.
The homeowner may be shocked by how badly their house smells. The Fire Damage Clean Up professionals will remove all items that can’t be saved. High temperatures set chemical reactions in place that can continue for hours and even days. Professional cleaners know how to evaluate items and determine what is ruined beyond repair. This allows them to focus on what can be restored. The team includes contractors who can pull out ruined drywall and flooring and replace it. Once these items have been removed, they can clean, sanitized and deodorize everything else. The homeowners will be pleasantly surprised when they return and the fire smell is gone.
Professional cleaning and restoration companies work closely with insurance companies and local inspectors. They know how to prepare estimates for insurance adjusters. They also are there when the adjuster inspects the home. This ensures that they agree on all of the tasks to be done. Because the work has to begin quickly, the insurance agent will tell the homeowner to begin the clean up before the adjuster arrives. Waiting even a day, can lead to additional problems. Experienced cleaners will document their work for the adjuster. Local health and building inspectors will want to make sure that the home is safe. The contractors can show them that the support beams are sound. The professional cleaners are certified in mold removal and can show them that the home has no mold or mildew.
Northwest Professional Services Inc can help homeowners during these difficult times. They should not hesitate to call them in an emergency.
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