What to do Following a Residential Fire

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fires don’t just burn things, they can also create all many hazards. So if your home was recently damaged by a fire, and you don’t know how to start repairs, the following information will show you what you need to do. 

What Should You Do After a Fire?

The first thing that you should do after a fire is to look for a place to stay while you figure out what you should do next. You should also contact your relatives about your situation, and let them know that you’re safe. 

Once that’s done, you should contact your insurance company and talk to them about the fire, and if they have any advice or recommendations that will assist you with your claim.

While processing your claim, you should also contact a local restoration company. The closer they are to your home, the better. Fire restoration often requires a lot of equipment and spare materials, and it helps if your chosen restoration company can reach your home in less than an hour. 

The fire restoration process usually lasts between a few days to more than a week, depending on the amount of damage your home has sustained.

During this time, the restoration team will not only repair the damages to your home, but they will also make sure that all of the hazards within are removed, including toxic materials, electrical wires, combustible items and more.

Once they are finished, you can move back into your fully repaired and restored home.