Understanding Fire Damage In Iredell County

5/6/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Technicians are Extensively Trained in Restoring Your Business Property

A fire in your diner can be devastating. Not only will it do damage to equipment, supplies, and the building itself, but the repairs cause you to have to shut your doors for a time as well. Therefore, you want an experienced and professional company such as SERVPRO who has the knowledge and equipment to take care of your fire damage repair in a timely fashion. 
 
Various Kinds of Fire Damage 
 
Different types of commercial fire damage happen when your Statesville business suffers from a fire. Many materials are of course destroyed in the fire, being partially or wholly consumed in the process of combustion. Besides this, more damage occurs from the heat, and smoke residues which impact materials. Even more damage happens during the attempt of the firefighters to extinguish the fire. Water plus other extinguishing agents used to put the fire out can cause more damage to the building than even the fire did. Fire damage, in reality, consists of many kinds of damage. Materials suffer from burning, heat damage, charring, smoke damage, and water damage. 
 
Fire Damage Levels 
 
Not every fire has the same damage levels, nor do they require the same kind of restoration procedures. Any loss can involve a range of damage from small to major. 
 
Minor Fire Damage 
 
Smoke residue affects certain rooms or areas. Smoke residue levels are light to moderate. Restoration could involve dry and/or wet cleaning of walls, ceilings, contents, and floors. A few areas may need repainting, and only minor items need replacement. 
 
Medium Fire Damage 
 
The smoke residue levels are moderate, and more materials need wet cleaning to get rid of the residues. Some areas needed repainting and items needing replacement go up. Floors could need refinishing. Heat damage to cabinets, drywall, and contents need more materials to be replaced. SERVPRO technicians may be able to take contents and clean them on the job site. Smoke odors are present, possibly needed additional deodorization procedures once cleaned. 
 
Major Fire Damage 
 
Fire and heat damage is severely close to the fire source. Finishes and structural framing can be charred, which requires structural repairs. Smoke residues are spread throughout a significant portion of your building, and smoke odors are strong and even pungent. Emergency services, such as boarding up your structure, getting an electricity source, and getting rid of charred and smoke-filled debris could be needed. The restoration efforts from our staff involve extensive cleaning of your building and even could require restorers to pack and move out any salvageable contents for cleaning off-site. Various methods of deodorization are needed to get rid of smoke odors. 
 
Since fire damage loss presents restoration challenges that differ from normal clean and repair efforts, you want to contact SERVPRO of Iredell County as soon as you can after your business suffers fire damage. We use all kinds of services and work together with licensed contractors and subcontractors to get you the repair and restoration you need when you call us at (704) 872-7466.