Have a Fire at Home? Service Master by Lewellen’s Knows How to Help
Jul 15, 2020
Seeing your home and possessions consumed by fire can be one of the most severe losses that a homeowner can experience. After such a devastating loss, reassurance comes from having clear guidance and support in salvaging as much as possible from fire and smoke damage.
Kirksville, United States - July 14, 2020 /PressCable/ —
Seeing a home and precious possessions consumed by fire can be one of the most severe losses a homeowner may experience. After such a devastating loss, reassurance comes from having clear guidance and support in salvaging as much as possible from fire and smoke damage. At ServiceMaster by Lewellen’s they have talented professionals and caring people ready to put a home back to normal as quickly as possible. Here are a few things to know about house fires.
Fire damage goes beyond just burning items.
Ash and smoke can continue to cause damage and corrosion to materials if they are left behind. Odors from smoke will stay in a room or a home long after the fire and continue to cause problems if they are not removed. In only a few minutes, walls and other surfaces can be discolored. After a few hours, finishes on kitchen appliances turn yellow. Smoke causes etching in glass after just a short time, and smoke will tarnish metal quickly.
Not all fire damage is the same. Only professionals have a thorough and proven process for remediating a disaster. Here are some of the steps they use:
They Identify the source to determine the type of fire that occurred and evaluating the areas that are wet as a result of firefighting that may need treatment. Then they evaluate sensitive materials that may be damaged as a result of smoke, soot particles, or a leaking roof.
Now they will help by removing contents from the home, including:
Collecting immediate items the homeowner may need for the next seven days such as clothing, prescriptions, toys, school books, business needs, etc. After that they will pack out the remaining contents for cleaning and storage.
Next Service Master by Lewellen’s will performing structural restoration, including:
Removing any charred contents that may seal in smoke such as insulation and burned wood. Also, evaluating carpets and floor coverings that may need to be removed. Then inspecting the framing of the house and subfloors for safety. Treating affected surfaces for smoke odors and sealing to keep any leftover odors from leaking back into the house. Also cleaning, eliminating odors and deodorizing surfaces to pre-loss condition. Lastly, returning items to the original location and helping to restore everything back to normal life.
Living in a house that had a fire may be dangerous.
The residue left behind after a fire is a biohazard and can cause health problems if it is not taken care of correctly and thoroughly. Attempting to clean a home after a fire may cause more damage if not completed by professionals. Only experts with the right training and tools can assure the job is done properly. Smoke continues to destroy a home and its contents even after the fire is out? Smoke that has coated or penetrated surfaces continues to affect the chemical composition of fabrics, metals, walls, ceilings and even tiles. Count on the experts to handle every aspect of the smoke and soot removal as well as restore areas damaged by fire.
Service Master by Lewellen’s Fire Damage
Contact Info:
Name: Caleb Foglesong
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Organization: Service Master by Lewellen's
Address: 1220 North Baltimore Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501, United States
Phone: +1-660-665-3889
Website: https://www.kirksvilleservicemaster.com/
Source: PressCable
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