Elite disaster recovery teams can be on-site within 60 minutes of notice, helping you every step of the way by securing the property, assisting through the insurance claims, reconstruction and mitigation.
Call Elite Now at 317-841-8971.
The Fires out, now what do I do?
Even after a fire is extinguished, smoke and water damage continues. Smoke residue, water left from fire hoses, and humidity will continue to penetrate your structure and belongings. To minimize losses, especially concerning important documents, keepsakes, and heirlooms, it is vital urgent action begin. Calling a restoration company immediately will not only lower your cost, but will also greatly increase the odds of saving valuables that may otherwise be lost forever.
Here are some steps that you should follow in the aftermath of a home fire:
- Call your insurance company right away!
It’s your responsibility to begin loss mitigation, including taking steps to prevent further damage.
- Do not discard anything. Throwing away structural items can hinder your adjuster’s or the fire inspector’s investigations, causing delays. Personal items need to be inventoried to determine what items are a complete loss and what can be cleaned.
- Avoid falling structural components
The structure can still be hazardous even after the fire authorities allow access. Fire hoses can pump hundreds of gallons of water per minute, causing collecting water to bring down ceilings. Look for structural damage, sagging ceilings, and sharp debris while in the structure.
- Avoid electrical hazards
Be extremely careful around exposed wiring. Damage may have occurred inside the walls, so avoid touching any walls.
- Turn off HVAC unit.
Smoke and soot will cause additional odor damage to your unit and air ducts if left running.
- People with respiratory problems or allergies, should stay out
People that have severe allergies or respiratory problems should stay out until initial cleanup is complete. Opening windows and doors will help ventilate smoke and soot, but only do this if the weather permits it.
- Call ELITE, your 24-hour emergency Restoration Specialists at 317-841-8971
Elite's certified technicians will provide you with advice and years of experience while keeping you and your insurance provider well-informed every step of the way.
Remember, attempting to perform the clean-up process yourself will only make matters worse. Fire restoration is often a complex job, requiring an experienced restoration team. Identifying the type of smoke is crucial to determining the most effective restoration process.
Different kinds of smoke migrate throughout a structure in dissimilar ways. Smoke and soot cause odors that can linger for years if not mitigated correctly. Elite provides certified technicians that have the experience, training and knowledge to assess the damage and restore your belongings.
FIRE/SMOKE/SOOT
- Specialty restoration services
- Document and photo restoration
- Electronic inventorying
- All scopes in Xactimate
No company better understands the stress that fire, smoke, and soot can place on a business or home occupant. From small kitchen fires to complete structural reconstruction, we have the knowledge and experience to work with your insurance company, not as a general contractor, but as a complete restoration company.
Choosing a restoration company, not a general contractor, is an important factor that helps insurance companies speed the process along to ensure your life gets back to normal as soon as possible.
Elite disaster recovery teams can be on-site within 60 minutes of notice, helping you every step of the way by securing the property, assisting through the insurance claims, reconstruction and mitigation.
Call Elite Now at 317-841-8971.
The Fires out, now what do I do?
Even after a fire is extinguished, smoke and water damage continues. Smoke residue, water left from fire hoses, and humidity will continue to penetrate your structure and belongings. To minimize losses, especially concerning important documents, keepsakes, and heirlooms, it is vital urgent action begin. Calling a restoration company immediately will not only lower your cost, but will also greatly increase the odds of saving valuables that may otherwise be lost forever.
Here are some steps that you should follow in the aftermath of a home fire:
- Call your insurance company right away!
It’s your responsibility to begin loss mitigation, including taking steps to prevent further damage.
- Do not discard anything. Throwing away structural items can hinder your adjuster’s or the fire inspector’s investigations, causing delays. Personal items need to be inventoried to determine what items are a complete loss and what can be cleaned.
- Avoid falling structural components
The structure can still be hazardous even after the fire authorities allow access. Fire hoses can pump hundreds of gallons of water per minute, causing collecting water to bring down ceilings. Look for structural damage, sagging ceilings, and sharp debris while in the structure.
- Avoid electrical hazards
Be extremely careful around exposed wiring. Damage may have occurred inside the walls, so avoid touching any walls.
- Turn off HVAC unit.
Smoke and soot will cause additional odor damage to your unit and air ducts if left running.
- People with respiratory problems or allergies, should stay out
People that have severe allergies or respiratory problems should stay out until initial cleanup is complete. Opening windows and doors will help ventilate smoke and soot, but only do this if the weather permits it.
- Call ELITE, your 24-hour emergency Restoration Specialists at 317-841-8971
Elite's certified technicians will provide you with advice and years of experience while keeping you and your insurance provider well-informed every step of the way.
Remember, attempting to perform the clean-up process yourself will only make matters worse. Fire restoration is often a complex job, requiring an experienced restoration team. Identifying the type of smoke is crucial to determining the most effective restoration process.
Different kinds of smoke migrate throughout a structure in dissimilar ways. Smoke and soot cause odors that can linger for years if not mitigated correctly. Elite provides certified technicians that have the experience, training and knowledge to assess the damage and restore your belongings.
FIRE/SMOKE/SOOT
- Specialty restoration services
- Document and photo restoration
- Electronic inventorying
- All scopes in Xactimate
No company better understands the stress that fire, smoke, and soot can place on a business or home occupant. From small kitchen fires to complete structural reconstruction, we have the knowledge and experience to work with your insurance company, not as a general contractor, but as a complete restoration company.
Choosing a restoration company, not a general contractor, is an important factor that helps insurance companies speed the process along to ensure your life gets back to normal as soon as possible.