Fire Damage in Minneapolis--Leave it to the Professionals

5/3/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Says a Smoke Detector Protects and Lessens Fire Damage in Your Minneapolis House

Why You Should Hire Professionals for Fire Damage Restoration in Minneapolis

It takes much experience and personnel to manage a fire damage restoration in Minneapolis. After a house fire, you may think that once the fire is out no danger remains behind. This is not true. Your home can have water damage from the fire extinguishing that can eventually lead to a mold infestation. Further, it can have smoke and soot damage that needs to be removed and cleaned thoroughly. Fire damage restoration operations are as complicated as the fire was extensive. Therefore, don't attempt this on your own.

Smoke, Soot, and Ash
Soot and smoke and ash pose a new danger to your fire damaged home in Minneapolis. They can corrode and coat appliances and other household items, leave a discoloration on fabrics and other materials, as well as linger powerful odors.

Certified Trained Professionals
Professional fire damage restoration companies in Minneapolis can remove smoke and fire damage before it leads to further permanent damage and more expense repairs and replacements. Consider only damage restoration companies in Minneapolis that are certified and trained according to the standards of IICRC fire restoration techniques.  These technicians, SERVPRO being a premier company with such technical experts, can clean smoke and fire damage in Minneapolis if they are contacted right away. The response is immediate and within 4 hours an on-site inspection will be done to judge the fire damage and proper course of action for remediation.

Fire Damage Sets In Quickly
Ash from fires can discolor most surfaces. Any plastic materials begin to discolor in minutes. After several hours, fiberglass and other surface types start to yellow. Once a few days has passed, ash causes discoloration on walls, clothing, and furniture. Wood and vinyl materials need replacing or refinishing. Soot and ash begin to corrode metal within a few days. The acidic qualities of combustible materials can even etch glassware.

Permanent Damages
If you do not contact a professional within a few days, smoke and fire damage in your Minneapolis home could become permanent. All metals need to be replaced. Carpeting may become completely discolored. Odors may still be present and distracting. Ash is an acidic material, so it can break down other materials quickly.

What the Professional Do
Professional fire damage experts in Minneapolis identify all affected materials and the sources of odors. Next, they contain all the smoke and soot residue. HVAC systems will be cleaned and deodorized. Ozone machines, air scrubbers, and various fogging systems are utilized. Special sponges wipe up and clean the soot residue on hard surfaces. Whatever can be salvaged will be saved. Restoration is preferable to replacement. The skilled technicians from SERVPRO will remove all damaged debris and items. They restore your home to a pre-fire condition. "Like it never even happened."

Fast action will mitigate losses in time and money for you. When you need a fire damage restoration company in Minneapolis or the surrounding area, Call SERVPRO of Minnetonka at (952) 473-4837.