Many homes in Conyers, Georgia are at risk during the state’s hot, dry weather spells, when any form of spark can quickly start a fire. Most residents, from kids to adults, are well-educated on how to prevent fires but not on what to do in case a fire does happen, which is equally important because, despite your best efforts to avoid them, fires are hard to predict.
The best thing you can do is to prepare yourself when it does happen. To get you started, here are the most common questions you should be asking your
Conyers GA fire damage restoration technicians for a smoother transition to recovery after a fire.
1. What is the first thing to do after a fire?
After making sure that everyone is safe and has a temporary shelter, call the insurance agent to submit a claim. This is critical as your insurance company might deny your claim if you take too long. After this, make a call to a fire damage restoration company so you can get an idea of how to recover the soonest time possible.
2. Can I clean up a bit after the fire?
You should not try to clean up after a fire, as this will affect the investigation that will be done later by the insurance company and the local authorities. Take pictures if you can, but leave the scene as it is. Aside from possibly complicating your insurance claim, it might be unsafe for you to explore the fire-damaged structure anyway. Leave it to the professionals of
fire damage removal in Conyers, GA.
3. When can restoration start?
A good restoration company will be able to respond immediately, but as to when they could actually start would depend on how long your local authorities or insurance company would conduct their investigation.
It would usually take one to two days for an adjuster from the insurance company to get in touch with you. He/she will ask for a repair estimate before itemizing the damaged property. The adjuster will also investigate the cause of the fire independently from local authorities. The entire process could take weeks or even months, especially if the cause of the fire is hard to determine.
4. Should I call another restoration company for the water used to put the fire out? No, ServiceMaster by Lovejoy is a complete restoration and construction company.
ServiceMaster by Lovejoy is capable of dealing with both fire and water damage, including their remnants, such as lingering odor or possible mold growth.
5. How long will restoration take?
It could take from a few days to weeks, depending on the extent of the fire damage. The usual things that will affect the duration of the restoration are the size of the fire or the number of rooms affected and the presence of wirings, plumbing, or HVAC. The nature of the fire, whether oils or chemicals are present, would also be a factor.
