What Does The Fire Damage Restoration Provided By SERVPRO Look Like?

10/16/2023 (Permalink)

Keeping your Hermitage/Donelson home or business fire-safe is at the top of your list of things to do. Perhaps you've been fortunate enough to have never experienced a fire at your location but would still like to know what damage restoration involves. Keep reading to find out more!

Today, we explain our fire damage restoration services so you will know what to expect from us should you need us. We'll also explain why our services are some of the best around and why you should partner with us for all your damage restoration needs.

What Are SERVPRO Of Hermitage/Donelson's Fire Damage Services?

Since each smoke and fire damage situation differs, each requires a unique solution tailored to the specific conditions. When various materials burn, the soot and residue they create vary greatly and need a particular cleaning procedure. The steps below illustrate our "typical" fire damage restoration process. 

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

If you experience a fire at your location, call us at (615) 242 9391, and we will be there immediately to help you begin your restoration process!

What Steps Should I Take While I Wait For SERVPRO To Arrive?

You can follow these steps while you wait for SERVPRO:

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas.
• If the electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop the doors open.
• Clean and protect chrome with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
• Wash houseplants on both sides of the leaves.
• Change the HVAC filter.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

• Don't attempt to wash walls, painted surfaces, shampoo carpeting, or upholstery without contacting us.
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat, or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
• Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat, or water.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet - the wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor

Remember: besides fire damage, the team at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson handles many other types of disasters, both large and small, including water damage, odor removal, and much more! Contact us today for help with damage restoration of all kinds!

This franchise is locally owned and operated.