24-Hour Emergency Fire Damage Response
After making sure all those who occupy are safe, the aftermath of this destructive force can be overwhelming. Aside from the area(s) that were in direct contact with the fire, there is smoke damage, soot damage, even water damage. All of which, if left too long, will have permanent ramifications.
Keeping in mind it doesn’t always have to be a massive blaze that does damage. It could be a slight furnace malfunction or the chimney flue shut in the fire place — smoke can and will leave a lasting mark on all areas it comes in contact with. That’s why it’s imperative to not only contact a fire damage restoration company immediately, but to make sure you’ve got the right crew for the job.
A crew who understands how precious the number one financial investment you will ever make is to you and your family. A crew like Home Maintenance Associates.
According to Resolve By Lowe’s, here are the steps you should take when you have fire, smoke, and soot damage:
This step is of critical importance because time is of the essence. The longer the damage lingers, the more likely it will become a total loss.
Home Maintenance Associates has 24 hour emergency response. No one responds faster in southern Vermont.
Depending on whether or not you’re prepared, many will call their homeowners Insurance Company first and then ask for referrals for any licensed fire restoration companies in their area. Home Maintenance Associates has five decades worth of experience with fire damage restoration. This also means five decades worth of interactions with homeowners Insurance Companies. Home Maintenance Associates is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), they also provide an Xactimate insurance estimate. The preferred method of many Insurance Companies. This helps expedite the clean-up process, but helps speed-up insurance payment for damages and services.
Safety is important to Home Maintenance Associates. In an effort to assure safety to you and your family, here are some tips to help prevent smoke, soot, and fire damage to your home.
• Before building a fire, make sure the flue is open and clear.
• Have your chimney cleaned annually.
• Own a fire extinguisher.
• Get your furnace or boiler serviced regularly. Contact your service provider for a recommended maintenance schedule.
• Make sure your smoke detectors work properly and test them regularly.
• Lastly, do your homework about fire restoration companies. Choose the one you want, not the one your Insurance Company wants.
For more information or if you have had any fire damage you need to have looked at, contact Home Maintenance Associates today.
