Fire Damage? Why call SERVPRO of Reno Southwest?

2/12/2020 (Permalink)

When you experience a fire damage it can be incredibly scary. Often times people tend to feel better about catastrophes once they can begin their process of getting their life back! It is extremely important to take all of the necessary steps to ensure that you and your family are safe to begin the process. Here are a couple of things to start your clean-up process.

GAIN Entrance Authority

Depending on the extent of damage caused by the fire, verify with the fire Marshall that the structure is SAFE to enter. There are numerous safety concerns with a property that has been involved in a fire such as: hot spots, unsupported beams, high levels of carbon monoxide all of which can have SERIOUS safety concerns. Electricity should NEVER be used without approval from the fire Marshall.

Document Damage

Taking photos is incredibly important. Photos are an easy way for your adjuster or restoration company a good place to start in putting your life back together. While going through your home to take photos remember that there are two types of smoke damage; visible soot and invisible odor. You will not be able to document the SMELL of the home. This can be verified through your restoration company of choice in order to verify that the insurance company knows and understands what you and your home are experiencing. SERVPRO of Reno Southwest has strong relationships with the  majority of major insurance companies and can work with your adjuster to make it "Like it never even happened."

Call A Professional Fire Damage Restoration Company

There are many things that you can do on your own such as  removing clothing items and linens that can be washed or taken to a dry cleaners. DO NOT ATTEMPT to handle items that have SEVERE damage from the fire. Contact a fire damage restoration company like SERVPRO of Reno Southwest in order to PROPERLY mitigate your damages.

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