What Action Should Homeowners Take After Fire Causes Damage in their Home?

10/26/2020 (Permalink)

Although small in scope, damage from this fire traveled throughout the home.

Homeowners Can Call SERVPRO Technicians in Wilmington to Get Fire Restoration Services.

After a fire loss, homeowners wonder how to deal with the primary and secondary fire damage. Coming to terms with the situation and knowing what measures to take after such a devastating incident is the initial step in putting life back together. SERVPRO can help you in restoring your Wilmington home to its preloss state.  

What can I do after a fire?

After a fire, it is advisable to reach out to well-trained experts to perform fire restoration in Wilmington homes. It would help if you did the following after a fire:

• Take care of your family's emotional needs because a fire incident can be traumatic. Schedule counseling if necessary.
• If your pets are frightened, tend to them to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Contact your homeowner's insurance provider to start the claims process.
• Read and acknowledge the fire report's specifics that the responding fire department issues and ensure you obtain a copy. This report is an official document that details the fire loss's specifics and is vital for insurance purposes.
• Document the fire loss by taking photos and detailed notes of damaged structures and contents.

Can I clean some items and surfaces myself?

It would be helpful if you let professionals clean up your home after a fire. SERVPRO can help in cleaning the affected structures and contents. Did you know that every material has unique characteristics and specific cleaning needs? If you use improper cleaning products or inaccurate dilution rates, further damage can occur to each item and household surface.

Our restorers know the most efficient and safest cleaning techniques for various items. We identify the type of surface that requires cleaning to determine which cleaning products and methods are safe to use on the specific surface. We take care to preserve the materials we are cleaning. 

Dealing with fire damage is an overwhelming task and calls for the help of professionals. The experts at SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere are qualified to carry out fire restoration services. Contact us through our hotline (302) 992-0104.