Crucial 48 Hours After A Fire

10/22/2018 (Permalink)

Do not enter but act quickly

A fire unfortunately is going to not only leave fire damage, but in many cases damage also is caused by the method, or methods in which the fire is extinguished. Homeowners are often left in anguish. Fortunately not all fires leave homes a total loss. After a fire has been extinguished it is best to not risk further damage to your home, its belongings, or damage to yourself and family by attempting to clean up damage by yourself. SERVPRO is here to come in and make it “Like it never even happened.”

The first 48 hours after fire damage is crucial time as it can make a difference between being able to restore versus having to replace your property and belongings. Fire damage includes, smoke and soot which needs to be tended to properly to ensure that any belongings that can be salvaged and restored are. Precious memories can be recovered and brought back to original condition whenever possible.

Do not go back into the house out of curiosity or for any items think you can’t bear to lose. The most valuable thing is your life and the lives of everyone else who resides in the home. Everything else is replaceable. Don’t go back in because it can be very dangerous. Until the entire structure of your home is deemed safe to enter than do not return.

The sooner professionals like SERVPRO Greensboro North are brought in, the better. Should you experience fire damage, we are here to help. Please contact us 24/7 at 336-379-1772