How the Pros Restore Your Building After a Fire

6/22/2022 (Permalink)

If your Weymouth, MA home or business has been damaged by fire, you can trust our SERVPRO of Weymouth & Hingham team to respond quickly.

How Professionals Restore Your Building After a Fire

A fire can be devastating to any business. One could destroy your building, along with the materials and items inside. Fortunately, fire restoration is possible, even in the most severe circumstances. With the right professional response, you can once again safely work in your office building and even salvage your belongings inside.

1. Inspection and Board-Up
Your first step in a fire rebuild should be to call a professional disaster response and cleanup company. In the event of a fire, you can reach technicians 24/7. They should be able to arrive at the scene of the fire on the day of your call. Technicians will first examine the building to determine the extent of the damage. The team will then formulate a restoration plan. Technicians will begin by boarding up windows and doors, as well as tarping the roof. This provides security and safety in your Weymouth Landing, MA, building.

2. Removing Water and Smoke

In a fire, firefighters use a lot of water to extinguish the flames. This can leave standing water in some places, as well as significant water damage. The fire restoration process includes completely removing all water and thoroughly drying the affected area. Doing this reduces the risk of mold buildup. Using proven techniques, the technicians will also remove smoke and soot from the ceiling, floor, walls, and furniture.

3. Sanitizing
Getting rid of water and soot isn't enough. To prevent bacterial growth, technicians will also sanitize all surfaces in the building. The team will also make note of any items that technicians can save, and will clean and restore them. These include electronics, furniture, and documents.

4. Rebuilding Services

You'll want your building to look as good as new. The restoration team will repair and rebuild walls, building materials, and other areas of the structure and office that suffered loss.

For fire restoration, you need to rely on professionals. These steps can make your building a safe place to work once more.