Fire Damage Requires Professional Clean-Up in South Miami

7/28/2021 (Permalink)

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Professional Fire Damage Clean-Up

Fires can strike anywhere. Because many families never experience a fire, most people do not understand the damage even small fires can cause. Smoke and soot, combined with firefighters' attempts at putting out the fire, can create a soggy black mess in what used to be your home-sweet home. It can be a nightmare. Because of the toxicity levels in soot that accumulates on various surfaces found in any home, the clean-up should be done only by professionals with experience in handling such tasks.

The Hazards of Fire Damage are Real

If you've suffered fire damage in South Miami, you should know that the risks do not disappear when the fire is extinguished. Damage can be quite visible or hidden. Hidden damage creates not only risks to your family's health but also their physical safety. While you may have escaped the fire, the structures that support your home's interior and exterior can continually become weaker. Walking across the floor as you once did before can now be a dangerous thing to do. It would help if you had someone inspect for structural damage before entering. The same professionals who examine should be someone who also is knowledgeable in which items are safe to remove for your immediate use.

What Soot Does to Your Personal Belongings

Soot contains many toxic components, and items that are otherwise not damaged and only covered in oily soot must be cleaned before being used. A house fire often results in damage to walls and ceilings, with soot being carried throughout the home. Those items that are not affected by the flames or the heat of the fire and have no electronic parts often can be safely cleaned and re-used. Having an expert assist you in making those determinations can protect you and your family. While it may seem to be a money-saver to attempt to clean up after fire damage, this can cause additional damage. To avoid this, it's recommended to have professionals carry out the cleaning and rehabilitation of the contents in a home after a fire has occurred.

Call in the Experts When You Have had Fire Damage

SERVPRO of South Miami has highly skilled teams available 24/7 who are experienced in post-fire clean-ups. We have the equipment, the experience, and the expertise to help you recreate your home-sweet-home by restoring your belongings to you once again. Call us at (305) 269-8900, and we'll be at your home quickly to help you assess the damages and begin the work needed.