Damage Restoration – How Do You Rebuild a House After a Fire?

Restoration of a fire-damaged house

Get in touch with us for immediate fire damage restoration New York. Since we service most areas in NYC, you can talk to us directly. Our professionals with advanced tools, skills, and knowledge can be trusted more when dealing with toxic smoke and soot residues. DIY cleanups are discouraged due to a lack of adequate safety measures. Moreover, our licensed technicians know what to remove and rebuild within a budget. The arrival of our fire restoration team marks the beginning of the rebuilding process. It includes the following steps:

Damage inspection

Our team of certified professionals will inspect air quality, structures, roofing, electrical lines, plumbing, hazardous materials, and more. Accurately assessing damages and restoration requirements is necessary. During this phase, hidden issues can even be discovered and fixed.

• Is it safe to stay in a house after a fire?

It is better to stay away from the house and wait for the green signal from the fire department and our restoration experts. Even if it is not burning, a fire can break out again. Plus, structures like roofs and floors can collapse at any time.

• Is it okay to use the old dishes after a fire incident?

Yes. Clean the dishes with dish soap and water before using them.

Potential health hazard identification and removal

Rebuilding a house after a disaster goes beyond structure correction and cleanups. Our team will look for traces of asbestos hiding in the home’s roofing material, tiles, and insulation. Old buildings can still have paints containing lead. Even chemicals in the cleaning agents and construction materials can become active post-fire. Don’t worry about your health, please! We use new techniques and technologies to stop them from spreading. Our dehumidifiers and scrubbers can tackle them well.

Property’s security

After damage inspection, the entry points and broken windows will be boarded up to prevent vandalism risks. Our team will also speak to the insurer for filing a claim. We document the concrete evidence with detailed analysis reports to help speed the reimbursement process.

• What should you avoid doing after a fire?

Two things: entering the fire-ravaged property without consulting our professionals and touching items in the rooms that suffered a fire. These things are crucial to remember for your safety and smooth insurance claim verification.

• Should you consider replacing windows after a house fire?

In most cases, homeowners have to replace them due to the extent of the damage.

Rebuilding

Every surface and material will be checked for soot, smoke, and other harmful compounds. We will salvage walls and furniture. If needed, a decision will also be made about repairing and replacing them. Wetness will be carefully handled to protect your home against mildew and mold risks. Cleanup, dehumidification, odor neutralization, and other restoration works will follow. Some permits can be required at the rebuilding stage, so that will also be arranged. Eventually, our team will repair or replace the roof, flooring, drywall, and others.

• How toxic can a house become after a fire?

A house fire can cause an accumulation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Carbon monoxide can quickly attach to hemoglobin, leading to suffocation.

• How long does the smell of smoke linger in the house?

Weeks to months! However, our smoke cleanup services can make your home odor-free soon.

Call Us

Zicklin Contracting can assist you with rebuilding your home after a fire. You can call our team from Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm at +1-347-495-4959 or 718-550-2779. We are only a call away!