Can Your Belongings Be Saved After Fire Damages To Your Home?

12/13/2018 (Permalink)

Fires can be scary and emotionally tough on a home or business owner. While a reputable emergency restoration company and your insurance handles a majority of the paper work and minute details, property owners in Palm Beach face a much tougher task. Adjusting to damage and the potential loss of belongings can be daunting and all may feel lost. There is always a break in every storm cloud however! Depending on the fire, the location, and the affected material, there is a chance of salvaging any items damaged by a fire emergency. 

Knowing the details of what caused the fire and how certain items burn can determine their ability to be restored. Every fire behaves and burns differently, potentially causing different damage. The behavior often depends on the fuel, the weather, oxygen and the environment it's burning in. 

Other than completely scorching or completely burning materials, fire creates soot and odor. Again, depending on the material, soot and odor can seep into fabric, cracks, crevices, even into any porous surfaces. The material and damage will determine the cleaning process and salvageability.

With so many variables surrounding a fire and damage, home and business owners may be worsening effects of a fire rather than mitigating.  

A professional fire restoration and cleaning company, like SERVPRO of West Palm Beach, have had years of servicing fire calls in the Palm Beach County area. A project manager, estimator or technician will arrive to the site of fire damage and assess the aftermath. Cleaning and restoration can be done by SERVPRO along with the many industry experts SERVPRO partners with for finer materials including upholstery, marble, or glass. 

Consider contacting a fire restoration expert prior to attempting to save any of your belongings. SERVPRO of West Palm Beach treats your home or business and valuables with care and compassion. 

Call today, 561-795-5410.