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How Do You Repair Fire Damage?

  • Perla Irish
  • August 15, 2022
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  1. Hiring A Restoration Team
  2. Securing The House
  3. Observing The Property
  4. Drying Up the House
  5. Airing Out Toxic Chemicals
  6. Cleaning Out the Debris
  7. Treating The Smoke Smell
  8. Repairing The Damages
  9. Conclusion

Having your house damaged by fire is a difficult experience. It not only takes a toll on your finances but also adds to the mental stress.

Repairing fire damages can be a long process, and finding temporary accommodation for that period is especially taxing after such a traumatizing experience.

In addition, with insurance-related formalities, moving your belongings around, and many other things happening simultaneously, it can all be puzzling.

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How Do You Repair Fire Damage?

So, this article will familiarize you with the repairing steps if the unfortunate happens to your home.

Hiring A Restoration Team

A restoration process cannot be DIY-ed, and you must hire a professional to restore your house to its normal and habitable condition. However, hire a professional team carefully to get the best work done at a reasonable price.

Ensure to read up on any available reviews about their work and service quality. Also, note if the company has received all the necessary certificates for the restoration work.

Moreover, do not pay for anything covered by your home insurance policy. Instead, consult everything with your insurer first to check off the covered damages from your list.

An experienced fire damage restoration team will give your home back sooner, and you can save on temporary accommodation costs too.

Securing The House

Taking immediate action would be best if you wish to avoid further damages. Fire weakens the structure of your house regardless of the material used to construct it.

Thus, the fire department or a restoration company should immediately work on securing the roof or other weak areas of your home so that they don’t get affected by any weather-related factors and fall victim to them.


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Observing The Property

You will need to observe the interior and exterior area of the property after the fire has entirely died down and it is safe to move inside. However, ensure to accompany any hired professionals for this particular step.

Note the irreparable damages and areas that have been destroyed.

Similarly, check the regions that can be restored. Also, look into the electrical fixtures, gas pipes, and major plumbing areas, as these are crucial in various ways and can cause further damage if not immediately attended to.

Another important thing you should take note of is the support beams or ceilings that might be weakened or falling over. These can be dangerous for anyone moving in and around the house.

Finally, after scrutinizing the entire house and fire damages incurred, the inspectors will close off those areas to avoid further accidents.

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Drying Up the House

Since the fire has to be put out with gallons of water, your house is consequently exposed to water damage. So, you should act on hiring an expert restoration team as soon as possible.

This step is more than just using a wiper and bucket to chuck the water out of the house. It needs professional methods to dehumidify the space. If any area is not dried up thoroughly, it might end up with mold and mildew.

Airing Out Toxic Chemicals

Professionals should carry out this step as it involves dealing with toxic chemicals. Apart from water, firefighters also use fire extinguishers comprising chemicals unsuitable for humans or animals.

So, restoration professionals must have the appropriate equipment to treat the area affected by harmful chemicals and clean them thoroughly and properly.

Cleaning Out the Debris

When the house is all dried, you might see a layer of soot on the surface of the areas affected by the fire. This soot keeps the fire’s smell persistent in the house’s air. So, your next step should be to clean out the debris in your home from all walls, fabrics, and furniture.

You might want to take out all your belongings and get them cleaned separately before undergoing this process. You can use a high-intensity vacuum cleaner like a shop vac equipped with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) that can do a deep clean around the house. However, any other material or belongings can be professionally cleaned.

If you wish to clean it manually by yourself, you can use a mix of chemicals to scrub the soot away. Simply use detergent and a sponge on the soot-covered area. For soot is a by-product of oil combustion, you must use a high alkali detergent and water to clean after scrubbing, or else the site will remain oily.

Treating The Smoke Smell

If the fire damage is too extensive, the smell of smoke might stay even after all the clean-up processes. The home’s walls soak up the smoke, which can’t be dealt with only through cleaning.

Thermal fogging is a method that is used to release deodorant into the pores of the walls to replace the smell of smoke. You can get that done for the most affected areas of your house by restoration experts.

Besides, the smell might also come from other things in your house. In this case, you can get your belongings, especially bigger furniture, professionally deodorized for the pungent smell to disappear permanently.

Of course, it will add to your costs, but it will help you and your loved ones avoid any health problems caused by the strong smoky smell.

Repairing The Damages

The final restoration process can start after all of the above is done. It will not only involve repairing the structure of the house but also the internal fixtures of the structure. This usually includes plumbing, electricity, roofing, and other miscellaneous works like painting, repairing windows, and flooring.

Based on the amount and kinds of damages incurred to the house, you will need to hire professionals for the same. Fire damage restoration companies have experts for every field, so opting for them can also be an easily accessible option.

Conclusion

Although it might feel like your world has stopped when your house suffers a fire outbreak, taking immediate actions will pull you back up on your feet.

So now that you have a clear idea of how the fire damage restoration process pans out, stay prepared to welcome yourself to a reborn home in the case of such an unfortunate event.

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Perla Irish

Perla Irish, who is more familiarly known as Irish, is the Content Manager at Dreamlandsdesign.com. She loves following trends around home and garden, interior design, and digital marketing. Through this blog, Irish wants to share information and help readers solve the problems they are experiencing.

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