A recent fire done by the SERVPRO of Meridian team.

Obviously a fire to your home is devastating.  After the fire trucks leave, your home likely suffers from not only fire and smoke damage, but also extensive water damage from firefighting efforts. Although the disaster can overwhelming, leaving you with a lot of difficult decisions to be made, it is imperative that you start the cleanup process as soon as possible.

 

Smoke can cause a significant amount of damage as soon as a fire begins and continues to get worse as time goes on.  The longer smoke remains on an object, the worse the damage can get.  So its important to hire the right professionals to clean your fire damaged home.

 

The team at SERVPRO of Meridian have the skills and the equipment necessary to restore your home and belongings "Like it never even happened" ensuring no further damaged is incurred during the cleanup process.

 

Every fire damage event is a little different, and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

 

The restoration process begins when you call the SERVPRO National Call Center, which is staffed 24 hours a day. Our representative will ask a series of questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us dispatch the nearest SERVPRO Franchise Professional with the appropriate equipment and resources.

 

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
Our Professionals will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

 

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service
Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, the SERVPRO Franchise Professional can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs.

 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. They will then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process.

 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
The SERVPRO Franchise Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces.

 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing
They will clean all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. They use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. They’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

 

Step 7: Restoration
Restoration is the final step—getting your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.