The importance of professional smoke damage cleanup in Minneapolis

7/26/2015 (Permalink)

It only takes a few seconds for a fire to wreak havoc on a commercial property or home in Minneapolis.

The Importance Of Having A Professional To Clean Smoke Damage After A Fire  

It only takes a few seconds for a fire to wreak havoc on a commercial property or home in Minneapolis. The first thing that one will want to do if there is a fire is call the fire department to extinguish the fire. Many people believe that they can re-enter the property and begin restoring it after a fire. However, there are still threats that linger for the property. That is it is best to hire a professional fire restoration company.

The Aftermath Of A Fire

Many people believe that once the fire has been put out, the danger is no longer present. However, fire leaves behind remnants that can cause serious damage to the property. The smoke and ash that is left behind cause discoloration, etching and a very unpleasant odor. The building will be less likely to suffer those problems if you hire a professional.

The Sooner You Call, The Better

It is best to contact a fire restoration company as soon as possible in order to restore the damages. Ash is one of the major concerns. It can discolor just about anything that it comes in contact with. Discoloration can begin just a few hours after the fire. Fiberglass, plastic and other finishes can turn yellowish. Metals will start to tarnish. You will have to replace or refinish certain items in your home after a few days because the damage will be permanent.

Hiring A Fire Restoration Contractor

If you have hired a certified and trained professional from SERVPRO, then they will be at your home in a short amount of time. They will assess the home in order to see the type of damage that is done. They will also perform a thorough cleaning in order to remove the ash, smoke and fire damage. Items that are beyond repair will be removed, and specialized cleaning supplies will be used to neutralize odors.

Do-it-yourself techniques typically do not remove the smoke and ash that is left behind by a fire. You may cause further damage and contamination to your home if the correct techniques are not used. That is it is best to contact SERVPRO so that they can perform fire damage restoration. 

If you have gone through a fire and have smoke damage at your Minneapolis home, make sure to call the local Experts at SERVPRO of Minnetonka - 952-473-4837. They can get your home back to normal, “Like it never even happened.” 

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Minnetonka is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Minneapolis residents and business owners with any-sized fire and smoke damage emergencies. 

We are proud to serve our local communities.