Common Questions About Fire Damage Restoration

Dealing with the aftermath of a fire can be a stressful situation for any homeowner. Whenever someone is dealing with fire damage in the home or office, it’s usually their first time with the experience. Because of this, we have compiled some commonly asked questions about fire damage restoration to make dealing with fire damage restoration as smooth as possible.

What is fire damage restoration?

Fire damage restoration is the process of restoring both structural and aesthetic damage after a fire. Fire damage restoration also includes getting rid of the “smoke” smell after a fire. The process of fire damage restoration is an in depth process that begins at identifying the steps that need to be taken, and then repairing damage and restoring the affected area.

How long does fire damage restoration take?

The process of restoration is going to largely depend on how significant the fire was and how severe the damage is. While some simple kitchen fires can be fairly quick to fix, large-scale fires can take much longer to complete the entire restoration. The length of your fire damage restoration work time is going to largely depend on several intricate factors, and the best thing you can do is ask your technician about estimates on time whenever they get a chance to examine the area. Only a licensed fire damage restoration technician is going to be able to answer with a time estimate so it is recommended that you ask during your consultation.

Will my insurance help cover my costs?

Many times, homeowner’s insurance covers fire damage restoration and will help to cover the cost. While homeowners insurance typically covers fire damage, the amount of coverage that you receive for fire damage can vary significantly. It is recommended that you contact your provider to have any questions answered and get solid information about what your coverage looks like. In addition, it is always recommended for those who are not currently in a state of emergency to double check your insurance coverage to ensure that you are going to be covered if an emergency ever happens.

How can I avoid fires in the future?

Many times, fire damage restoration includes preventative measures to help avoid fires starting in the home/commercial space in the future. However, there are steps that you can take to help avoid fires. Ensure that all kitchen appliances are unplugged and turned off before leaving the home, do not leave any open flame unattended, and ensure that your home is receiving proper inspections. As long as you follow basic home fire safety, a fire damage restoration professional can help take additional steps to avoid fires in the future while they restore your home.

While fire damage can be a stressful and potentially traumatic experience, Puroclean Northwest is here to ensure that your home is taken care of. Contact us today if you are currently struggling with fire damage and one of our professionals can come to your home to examine what needs to be done.