Double Disaster: How To Deal With Water Damage After a Fire

9/7/2019 (Permalink)

A quick response after fire damage is key to getting your business up and running again.

For commercial properties, there are few events that are more of a setback than fire damage, except for maybe the water damage introduced from extinguishing the fire. The fire season is getting longer and hotter in Stone Park, IL. A fire and water restoration service can get your business back on its feet after a fire of any size; acting quickly is the key.

What To Expect From a Restoration Service

To help you navigate fire damage (and ensuing water damage) with the least heartache, a fire and water restoration business provides the following:

1. A prompt response: When you first call, professionals will ask questions to accurately pinpoint which of their specialists to send out.
2. Damage assessment: You will be visited by experts in fire and water damage assessment. They will look behind the scenes of your commercial property, from electrical and structural elements (roof, floor, walls and beams) to pipes and beyond. They will also assess visible damage to components such as fabric, paint, computers, paper goods, hardware, electronics and furniture.
3. Structural triage: The first priority is to stop further damage. This means temporarily, but immediately, using wood or tarps to patch holes in roofs, walls, windows, pipes, and doors so that your belongings aren’t further ruined by leaks, weather or thieves. The restoration experts have the know-how and the equipment.
4. Restoration: Professionals work fast and have the resources. You want assurance that all problems are fixed by professionals who know what they’re looking for. The goal is to get back to pre-fire normalcy, “Like It Never Even Happened.” Fire is dramatic, but both fire and water damage are often cosmetic. Items that don’t have to be discarded can often be cleaned with the right equipment and techniques.
5. A final walk-through: Experts will guide you through an evaluation of your facility to lessen the chance of being in the path of a future fire.

A quick response after fire damage is key to getting your business up and running again. Further compromise to your assets can be mitigated by hiring the right people, right away.