How SERVPRO of Fallbrook & South Oceanside Helps Your Business with a Fire Loss

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

You would be surprised what is salvageable in a commercial fire. We can help.

When your business or commercial property experiences a fire, the aftermath can be devastating. Even when the investigation runs smoothly and insurance companies pay their fair share, the smoke cleaning process can take a great deal of time, which in turn can hurt your business’ bottom line. Understanding the fire cleaning and restoration process in South Oceanside, CA, is helpful in ensuring your property is cleaned thoroughly and efficiently for the safety and conform of your employees and customers.

Restoration Needs After a Fire

Damage from a fire is never limited to the havoc caused by the flames themselves. Long after the flames have been extinguished, residual effects from the incident must be addressed by fire restoration professionals, including:

• Smoke damage – primarily affects carpeting, upholstered furniture, walls and other porous items that will absorb odors
• Soot damage – items touched by this substance will receive unsightly and odorous stains
• Water damage – fire sprinklers and firefighters indiscriminately soak all items in the area during the fire, which can destroy electronics and cause mold to grow
• Heat damage – the extreme temperatures can weaken the integrity of walls, floors, and support beams, so extra care needs to be taken to ensure the building is stable

How Restoration Occurs

The first step towards restoration is the assessment of the extent of fire and smoke damage to the area. A personalized restoration plan will be developed after a careful and thorough inspection. The area will also be protected from any additional damage due to weather by securing damaged windows and doors, and placing tarps over damaged roofs. Immediate concerns, such as repairs to key structural damage will be conducted first. Water is removed, and affected areas are thoroughly dried to prevent mold growth. Finally, odors and stains caused by soot and smoke damage will be removed from furniture and equipment. By taking the right steps to thoroughly inspect and clean your business with the help of fire restoration professionals, you will give your business the chance to get back to full operations more quickly.