Fire Restoration: What’s the Process and How Long Does It Take?

It’s no surprise that a building or house fire can leave behind extensive damage. Many are surprised that damage can extend far beyond what meets the eye. That’s why fire restoration is such a meticulous process that involves several steps to ensure a once again safe and habitable structure.

What does the fire restoration process entail, how long does it take, and how is the work completed? All questions we’ll answer here.

Fire Restoration Process

What is fire damage restoration? It’s the process of assessing property damages caused by fire, smoke and any water damage caused by extinguishing a fire and, if possible, returning the property to a safe, occupiable condition.

It’s a multi-step endeavor that typically involves:

• Assessment: First, an inspection is conducted to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, soot, and even water damage. A thorough evaluation is the starting point for creating a detailed restoration plan.
• Securing property: Depending on the extent of the damage, covering the roof with a protective tarp and boarding up windows, doors, and other openings may be necessary. Doing so helps prevent further damage while ensuring safety.
• Insurance coordination: You’ll want to contact your insurance provider and submit a claim immediately. Team up with our RenewPro team to streamline this process, as we can work directly with your provider to simplify the claim process.
• Water drying: Removing the water used to extinguish the fire is important as it helps prevent mold from growing. Industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers are typically used to help finish the job.
• Smoke and soot removal: Your fire restorations specialists will remove any smoke and soot that has penetrated furniture, walls, and other surfaces using specialized equipment.
• Sanitization: To effectively remove contaminants and odors, it’s necessary to thoroughly clean and sanitize everything from floor to ceiling, including any personal belongings that have been affected by the fire.
• Repairs: After completing all the prep work, structural damage can be addressed. Damaged materials such as flooring, cabinetry, and drywall will be replaced at this stage.

How Long Does Fire Restoration Take?

The restoration timeline depends on the damage’s extent and the property’s size. Minor fires confined to a small area may be possible to complete restoration in just a few days.

The timeline for moderate to severe fires will increase, requiring more extensive repairs and possibly structural work.

How Professionals Handle Restoration Services

Experts like the team here at RenewPro follow systematic fire restoration procedures to ensure properties are restored efficiently and safely. Using specialized tools such as thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters, professional restorers complete a detailed assessment. Once the extent of the damage is better understood, a restoration plan is created.

Putting safety first, experienced technicians know how to tackle hazardous material removal and implement restoration techniques to salvage what can be saved. Professional restoration companies provide detailed documentation during every stage of this process, ensuring all damage and restoration efforts are meticulously logged. That level of detail can help streamline the claims process with insurance providers.

Restore Your Property With RenewPro

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a fire, RenewPro Restoration is here to help. As a licensed and fully insured company, we offer a seamless, fast, safe process so your property can return to its pre-fire condition as soon as possible. We’re standing by, ready to assist you.