Fire damage destroys any property, whether commercial or residential cleaning and recovering damaged buildings quickly after a fire is a priority. Depending on the extent of the damage, it can take weeks or months for a full fire & smoke damage clean-up. This guide will help show you all the steps taken during the fire damage repair process.
After a fire destroys a building, the first step is to determine the extent of the damage and the type of damage caused. There are four main types of damage caused by a fire that engulfs a house: fire, smoke, soot and water.
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Fire damage is clearly the damage done to a home by the heat of the flame. Fire can burn and destroy almost any surface, giving them enough time and can make buildings structurally unhealthy. After the fire is extinguished by the fire department, the fire department together with the rehabilitation specialist must determine whether it is safe to enter the building.
Smoke damage is damage caused by fire smoke. It is highly toxic, easily killed by inhalation, and can penetrate most surfaces with a strong odor. Professionals will determine which surfaces are badly damaged by smoke, remove them, and then clean the rest.
The soot residue is particulate matter that rises into the air from the heat of a fire and is a by-product of fossil fuels. Professionals determine where the soot has settled so it can be cleaned up quickly.
Water damage isn't often considered in fires, but damage from a water hose or leaky pipe can damage parts of a home, and standing water and damp materials quickly become dangerous.
