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Phoenix FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION
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Fire Damage Phoenix, AZ
Fire damage can be both deadly and devastating. From the total number of fires reported, 30% of them were structural fires which cost nearly $7 billion in property damage.
Causes of fire damage can be plenty, but the most common ones are:
- Lightning
- Arson
- Electrical installation or equipment
- Heating equipment
- Cooking accidents
- Clothes dryer or washer
- Smoking
Regardless of the cause, fires should be put out as quickly as possible and your property should be thoroughly inspected for damage. The affect fire can have on the structure of your home can go far beyond what the eye can see because it ca release toxic material and chemical which can be pretty harmful to your health.
Different types of fire damage
Depending on the cause and extent, your property can sustain several different types of fire damage:
- Burnt structure, including framing, drywall, flooring and cabinets
- Damage to your personal belongings like clothing, furniture or other valuables
- Soot, especially if you have a furnace at home
- Smoke damage
- Water damage and
- Mold damage which can occur if wet surfaces are left untreated for 24-48 hours
Essential steps in Phoenix fire damage restoration
When your home or commercial property is affected with fire damage, once you called the fire department and the fire is extinguished, you should contact ASAP Restoration right away to help you restore the damage. Time is of essence. In general, our fire damage restoration process includes:
- Inspection
- Initial estimate of the situation
- Stabilization of the affected area
- Content cleaning and pack-ups
- Restoration and structural repairs of the damaged area
- Smoke and soot removal
- Deodorization
- Final inspection
Keeping your property safe
In order to make sure that all of your property is kept safe, our team will carefully and thoroughly document everything that they find on the scene, including taking photos, videos and inventory. This information will be used to determine what belongings can be salvaged and repaired and what needs to be replaced.
Secondary smoke damage
Fire damage doesn’t come alone and it is usually followed by secondary smoke damage and water damage. Firefighters sometimes use a lot of water to put out a fire and the additional moisture and humidity can create ideal conditions for mold growth that can cause problems on its own.
Deodorizing after Phoenix fire damage
Once the fire is put out, a nasty odor can affect every part of your property, even if those parts haven’t been affected by fire damage. In order to fully restore your property, it’s not enough to repair and restore the structural property of your home/commercial space. Deodorizing is also an important part which is done through thorough cleaning using different techniques and chemicals.
Cleaning up smoke stains
Smoke damage always follows fire damage. Belongings in your house can be stained and finishes can be damaged. Our technicians are also very skilled in cleaning up smoke and soot stains and returning your belongings to their previous state. The goal is to protect and restore as much of your belongings as possible.
