Tips On Preventing Secondary Damage After A Fire

10/31/2024 (Permalink)

Our fire restoration experts can help you recover quickly from events like this!

When your property suffers from a fire accident, your response time is crucial. Not only will it help you restore your damaged items quickly, but it will help prevent secondary damages that drive up repair costs. Below, we’ll give you our expert tips on preventing further damage after a fire damage incident.

Request Emergency Board-Up Work

Oftentimes, fire damage incidents result in certain areas of your property being exposed to the outside world. It can cause problems like pest infestations and water damage, so it’s important to seal these parts off first.

Be Mindful Of Water Damage

In their efforts to help extinguish the flames, firefighters may not realize just how powerful their hoses are. In fact, water damage incidents are often the byproduct of this! To prevent mold growth and restore humidity levels, consult a professional for extraction as well.

Don’t Move

It may be tempting to try to move around and assess the damages, but you’d be risking further harm to your person and property. If you can document things from a distance, that is the safest practice!

Call SERVPRO’s Fire Restoration Experts Right Away

Time is of the essence after a fire. Soot will cover a large area of your property, structural integrity will be compromised, and many of your belongings could be unsalvageable. SERVPRO of Edison responds 24/7 with flawless fire damage restoration work. Contact our team for a swift and efficient recovery from a fire incident!