Post-Fire Tips Before Restoration Begins in Scotch Plains Homes

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

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Several steps can help you avoid costly damage or injury after a Scotch Plains house fire.

Many property owners do not know what to expect after a fire in their home or business. Loss effects spread fast in a structure, so understanding the best possible approaches you can implement on your own saves time on the restoration process yet to come.

Leaving the House Behind

One of the first important things to remember before fire damage restoration in Scotch Plains properties in the time immediately following extinguishment: get out of the house if you should. Small flare-ups and fires might not displace your family, but do not overlook the intensity and potential harm of soot and smoke residues.

Quick Tips to Protect What Matters Most

Knowing some of the steps you can take after a fire loss incident before our professionals arrive can increase restoration speed to get life back to normal fast for homeowners and families. There are a few quick tips to protect your residence better, including:

• Avoid washing any walls.
• Do not try to clean carpets or furniture.
• Limit movement in the house to avoid spreading soot particles.
• Do not operate electrical equipment unless they have been cleaned.
• Change your furnace filter and tape cheesecloth over air registers if your HVAC system has been running.

Relying on the Expertise of SERVPRO Professionals

While there might be steps that a homeowner can do to reduce the effect of a fire on their property, you still must ultimately rely on the experience and fast response of our FSRT-certified professionals.

Knowing how you can help your property after a fire is critical. Quick actions can save you time and money, allowing the full restoration process to be dramatically shortened. Our SERVPRO of Western Union County team can work fast to overcome odors, soot, smoke damage, and water damage after a fire. Call today at (908) 791-9177.