Reasons Why Fire Damage Restoration Service Providers Are Important

11/17/2020 (Permalink)

Blog Summary: Fire restoration companies have the professionals and equipment to help restore your home to its pre-fire condition. Due to the job’s delicate nature, you must ensure that the fire restoration company you choose has all the right certifications and credentials.

Fires are one of the most devastating events that can happen to your home. The damage they cause can leave you and your family stressed, confused, and unsure of the next steps to take. Fire restoration companies are there to guide you through this unfortunate crisis. 

Considerations When Choosing a Fire Restoration Company

Fire restoration companies have the professionals and equipment to help restore your home to its pre-fire condition. Due to the job’s delicate nature, you must ensure that the fire restoration company you choose has all the right certifications and credentials.

Here’s what to consider when making your choice:

Certification

A company with up-to-date certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration, also known as the IICRC, has met all industry-standard regulations and has well-trained fire and water damage specialists. Because the damage a fire causes greatly varies, the IICRC further includes sub-certifications that denote a company’s additional specialization areas, like structural drying and mold removal.

Sometimes, the fire damage your home sustains might call for reconstruction. Because IICRC certifications only deal with restoration services, check to see whether the fire company has the additional certifications and licenses required to reconstruct your home.

Experience

Every fire disaster is different. Ensure that the fire company you pick has the requisite experience to deal with your situation. A company’s experience is also vital in determining how the restoration project turns out.

Response and Recovery Schedule

A few minutes can be the difference between a recoverable and unrecoverable item. Ensure that the company has rapid response times. It helps if the company can advise you on the steps to take immediately after a fire breaks out. Some of these steps include:

• Placing old linens or clean towels on upholstery, carpet traffic areas, and rugs
• Limiting movement to prevent embedding soot particles into carpets and upholstery
• Changing the HVAC filter
• Emptying your refrigerator and freezer if the electricity is off

The company should also give you an estimated completion date and a full detailed schedule of the steps it will need to take to recover the damaged items.

Referrals

Asking for referrals helps you determine the kind of reputation the company has. Go through customer reviews and ask for advice from your leaseholder or insurance company for additional recommendations. Weigh a company’s reputation against the proficiency it demonstrates when implementing new restoration technologies.

It might help to keep in mind that the damage some items experience might make them unrestorable, creating disappointment and causing certain customers to write negative reviews or give displeasing referrals. An imperfect referral shouldn’t be the sole reason to discount a fire restoration company.

Why Choose SERVPRO

SERVPRO has all the requirements and qualifications you need in a fire restoration company, treating your home and possessions with great care and you with empathy and respect. Here are some reasons why you should choose SERVPRO as your desired fire restoration company:

They are Fire Damage Specialists

From fire and smoke restoration to odor control, upholstery and fabric cleaning technicians, SERVPRO ensures that it extensively trains its staff in the fire damage cleanup and restoration techniques your damaged property. 

They Can Also Handle Water Damage

SERVPRO has the expertise to handle the possible water damage your Austin, Texas, home might suffer. They also handle mold remediation for those who need it.

They Have a “Restore First” Mentality

Their priority is to implement their specialized equipment and extensive training in restoring your property, limiting the need for replacements and helping to get your property back much sooner.

Regardless of your fire damage situation, SERVPRO has the experience and expertise needed to offer the right solution to anyone in the 78730 area. Call SERVPRO at (512) 318-2202 and find out how they can help restore your Austin, TX, home.