Leave Smoke Damage to the Professionals

3/27/2018 (Permalink)

The aftermath of a basement fire

Once a fire is extinguished, you may think your home is safe to enter again. However, instead of diving into the cleanup on your own, it’s imperative you enlist the help of a professional. Putting out a fire isn’t the only thing a homeowner should call in backup for—consult a restoration company like SERVPRO of Burlington / Middlebury to remedy the resulting water and smoke damage.

When your house catches on fire, it’s not just the heat of the flames that damage your home and belongings. The water and chemicals firefighters use to put out fires—as well as the smoke and soot that followed—can have a significant effect on your dwelling. Even if the fire was contained and only reached a small area of your home, smoke can easily travel throughout your home and soak into the walls, carpets, upholstery, drapes, and clothing.

Thinking about throwing away any items that have been ruined to speed up the process? A restoration company should still be called in to take a closer look. If smoke damage is left unattended, it will lead to corrosion, etching, and discoloration, as well as lingering odors throughout your home. Since discoloration can become permanent within a matter of hours, it’s crucial to schedule a professional inspection as quickly as you can.

Once contacted, the restoration company will come in and take a look at the materials in your home that were damaged by the fire and smoke. After assessing which items can be salvaged, they will begin to remove any ash residue and musty odors. The process of removing and neutralizing these strong odors is extremely complex, so leave this job to the professionals.

To avoid expensive repairs down the line, call the experts at SERVPRO of Burlington / Middlebury at (802) 497-1101 as soon as the smoke has cleared. Visit them online for more information about their water and smoke damage services.