The Correct Way to Clean After a Fire

6/17/2019 (Permalink)

Lightening struck this Jacksonville home, starting a Fire in the attic and spreading soot throughout the house.

Inspection and Pretesting
The SERVPRO of Mandarin Professional pretests while inspecting the property to determine the extent of fire damage and the scope of needed cleaning, restoration, and repairs.

• The full extent of the smoke and fire damage. How many materials are affected by smoke or fire? What is the proper method for cleaning? Will your personal belongings need to be relocated while your house is restored? These are just a few of the decisions that must be made.
• Unaffected areas - It can be vital to protect areas that were not affected by soot and odor before the damage spreads to these areas. It will save you money!
• What materials can be restored and what materials must be replaced. Are the smoke residues cleanable? Who is completing the inventory of items that are damaged beyond repair? Fire damage pretesting is vital. A complete inventory is invaluable! How long will the cleanup take? We'll let you know what to expect.
• The most effective cleaning methods. What work procedures will restore the damaged materials?

Pretesting also allows the SERVPRO of Mandarin Professional to focus on saving precious items or keepsakes for you. 

Once the fire damage mitigation begins, the Franchise Professional will keep you informed and answer your questions, all while working to help make the fire damage “Like it never even happened.”

Need an estimate for fire damage? Call SERVPRO of Mandarin at (904) 636-0044.