Fire Damage Incidents in Hicksville

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview at (516) 733-1800 to help manage the process.

Addressing Time Issues when Handling Fire Damage Incidents in Hicksville

Fire damage incidents present diverse challenges. However, the issue of time can be complex to address. For instance, there is a need to establish how long the repair of resulting damages is likely to take. It is not very easy to determine the restoration time by merely checking the loss site. Assistance from a professional restorer like SERVPRO helps with estimates and other time-related issues.

Determining the Period of Restoration
Many factors affect the time it takes to restore fire damage in affected Hicksville properties. The total surface area affected by the fire matters because restoration requires removal, cleanup, and replacement of materials, among other actions. The kind of damage left matters. Even cases, where smoke residue deposits are the main issue, can take longer to resolve if they involve wet smoke or other hard-to-clean residues. Our SERVPRO crews include qualified FSRT, Fire and Smoke Restoration technicians who rely on their training or past experiences to come up with estimates of how long the process might take.

Addressing Time-based Secondary
The damage from a fire doesn't stop when the fire is contained. Some secondary damages develop if no action is taken or the actions taken are not adequate. From experience, our SERVPRO technicians understand which issues can lead to secondary damages. For instance, the water released into the property when fighting the fire can lead to water damage. Soot can also stain or corrode surfaces. We can prevent adverse outcomes by prioritizing water extraction and protection of surfaces from the effects of soot. Simple actions such as setting up a dehumidifier in the property immediately after arrival and pre-cleaning surfaces help.

Limiting Exposure for Health Reasons
Fires leave some particulate matter and aerosols suspended in the air. Breathing in such air over extended periods can lead to irritation or respiratory issues. Our crews help limit exposure in different ways, including ventilating the property with axial air movers to push out the particulate-filled air or using protective gear when venturing into the property, thus limiting exposure.

Restoration of fire damage involves several time-related aspects. Call SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview at (516) 733-1800 to help manage the process. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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