How Do You Repair a House That Caught on Fire?

What does a well-formulated strategy for fire damage restoration New York include? It starts with assessing the type of fire damage and repair needs. Here is a quick rundown.

Nature of fire damage

Fire breakouts can be one event, but their effects on structures, belongings, and human health will differ due to components like smoke, soot, flame, and heat. Plus, water damage is another aspect. Fire damages can be classified as Class A to Class F. Class A categories consider cloth, paper, wood, and other flammable solids. Class B involves flammable liquids. Class C indicates the involvement of flammable gasses, while Class D involves magnesium, sodium, or other combustible metals. Class E fire damage covers electrical elements along with flammable liquids and solids. Class F indicates cooking fats or oils can be responsible for igniting a fire. These classification details help insurance companies distinguish between primary and secondary fire damage types. Flames are the main type of fire damage, while any damage caused by smoke or others is secondary.

Our Zicklin team notes everything for the insurance claim and restoration purposes. This extensive inspection leads us to decide what we can salvage and what we cannot. For instance, superficially charred wood can be reused. But anything that has lost its structural integrity or load-bearing ability will be replaced.

Fire damage cleanup and restoration

The team will check the home exteriors, foundation, basement, attic, carpets, upholstery, furniture, appliances, and other parts to understand how much smoke and flame damage has been caused and to what degree. This will help us create a cost inventory for cleanup and restoration. After settling everything, the restoration experts will board up, install fencing and tarps, etc. We can employ different techniques for cleanup and repairs.

Cleaning soot and smoke

• Dry vacuum bulk amount of soot,
• Dry sponge surfaces with a lighter layer of soot,
• Clean soot and smoke residues from every corner,
• Wash walls with soapy solutions to tackle odor,
• Scrape away damaged paint,
• Deodorize rooms,
• Clean ducts, carpets, or rugs.

Restoring damage

• Repair furnishings,
• Rebuild roof,
• Restore drywall and flooring,
• Change countertops, cabinets, and fixtures,
• Handle damaged electrical systems.

FAQs

• What does fire escape law in NYC entail?

Fire escape windows and doors must be two feet wide, with windowsills not above three feet.

• What should you do after the fire is extinguished?

Take care of your family members and contact our fire damage restoration services. Also, let your insurance company know about the incident.

• What should you avoid doing after a fire?

Stay away from using anything that has been touched by flame, soot, smoke, and water.

• Is it safe to sleep in the same house after a fire?

No. Even small fire events can cause smoke and soot accumulation, which is considered a health hazard. Wait for our experts to make your home habitable once again.

Our fire damage restoration team follows all the building codes even when working on emergency projects like these. We have your back if you want to overcome the crisis safely and peacefully.