Fire Damage Restoration Process

Fire and smoke damage to your Wichita home is stressful and can be confusing. After calling your insurance agent, it might take some time for an adjuster to come take a look at your home. SERVPRO of Lewisburg / Selinsgrove can be the eyes and ears for the insurance company when we arrive. We often are the first to take a look at the home and can already start creating a scope of damage to send to the adjuster.

Along with fire damage, firefighters leave behind broken windows, doors, and even a water loss. When your home and its occupants are in danger, firefighters do all they can to put out the blaze. With soot, smoke, and water damage in your Wichita home or business, it's important to use a company that specializes in both fire and water cleanup. SERVPRO of Lewisburg / Selinsgrove has specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment to quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition.

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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.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We 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, we 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. We 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

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. We use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’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.