FIRE/FLOOD
What is Fire Damage?
Your home and many of the things in your home may be badly damaged by flames, heat, smoke, and water. You will find things not damaged by the fire may still be ruined by smoke and maybe soggy with water used to put out the fire. Anything you want to save or reuse will need to be carefully cleaned. To fight the fire, firefighters may have broken windows and cut holes in the roof. This slows the fire’s growth and gets rid of dark smoke that makes it hard for firefighters to see.
They may have cut holes in your walls to make sure that the fire is completely out and not hidden in the walls. It is important to understand the risk to your safety and health even after the fire is out. The soot and dirty water left behind may contain things that could make you sick. Be very careful if you go into your home and if you touch any fire-damaged items. If your home had a home fire sprinkler system, you will find little damage from flames, heat, smoke, and water. ( from FEMA website).
When a fire strikes the loss of life and personal property can be devastating.
Fire damage restoration requires the specialized knowledge of an experienced restoration team. It requires professional skills to refurbish the property and return it to its pre-damaged condition. Structural integrity, electrical system safety, and the ability to assess peripheral damage resulting from smoke, water, and mold are all essential to proper fire restoration services.
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After a fire, structural debris represents a health concern to occupants. Proper removal of this debris is essential in order to return the property to an environmentally safe space. Additionally, all debris must be safely removed and disposed of as dictated by municipal codes and state EPA guidelines. We help take care of everything so your life can get back to normal.
What Are the Main Causes of Floods?
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Most floods enter your home from outside, like from a storm. However, a plumbing leak or failure can flood your house as well.
Severe rain or thunderstorms
Hurricanes or storm surges
Melting snow and ice
Water heater failure
Burst water pipes
Overflowing toilet
Sump pump failure
Leaky foundation
What Types of Damage Do Floods Cause To a Home?
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There are four main types of flood damage:
Cosmetic Damage
Extreme waters can ruin walls and carpeting as well as damage personal items and furniture. In most cases, the commonly affected areas will be floor and drywalls. Professional measurements require to repair your home.
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Structural Damage
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As water soaks into wall studs and floor joists, it will weaken the structure of your home. Invisible Moisture inside the drywalls or the floor when not taking care of promptly can cause mildew to grow inside the structure. Mold can grow in as little as 24 hours after a flood. The longer your home is wet, the more likely you are to have mold.
Electrical Damage
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If the water reaches your outlets or wiring, it can cause a power outage, short out outlets or even damage your wiring.
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How Do You Repair Flood Damage?
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Although the exact cleanup process may vary, these are the six steps to flood damage restoration.
Emergency Flood Repairs
Excessive water Removal
Dry Out
Rebuilding if necessary
What Areas in the Home Are Most Likely To Flood?
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Basements and crawl spaces are at the greatest risk for flooding in your home. Water from outside your home is usually the cause of basement and crawl space flooding. However, plumbing leaks and failures can also lead to overflow inside the house and damage your interior.
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All basement floods will cause damage, but finished basements have the highest risk for more expensive destruction. Since it’s hard to access most crawl spaces, cleaning up a flood is more difficult than in other areas of the home.
However, any place in your home can flood with enough water. In homes without basements, ground floor flooding is most common.