A fire can easily be one of the most traumatic events a person can face. The immediate aftermath can be incredibly overwhelming as you ensure everyone is safe, contact insurance companies and service providers, and start to assess the damage that is left behind. It is important to remember that you are not alone in all of this. Hiring out for professional cleaning after a fire can provide substantial benefits, and it takes some of the burden off your shoulders.
While you may be able to handle some of the cleanup on your own, it’s important to note the professionals are there to help. Let them relieve you of this duty.
Fire Damage and What It Entails
“Fire damage” is a term that can encompass several different forms of damage. It’s not just things that got burned; it’s also the other damage that having a fire can bring. Let’s talk about these:
- Immediate Fire Damage: burned or charred items and the structural damage related to the flames of the fire
- Smoke Damage: damage caused by smoke and soot, or the black powdery substance caused by the fire; harmful to health and difficult to clean
- Water Damage: damage caused by the water used to put out the fire. It can lead to mold growth and other issues if not addressed properly
- Odors: smoke leaves behind challenging odors that embed themselves into belongings and structural materials. This is one of the most challenging odors to remove
- Chemical Residue: fires may cause chemicals to release or lead to items combusting and releasing toxic chemicals. Safely handling items is essential
Professionals Cover Health and Safety Concerns
The professionals can address everything from the safety of the structure to the safety of the environment. They will consider things like whether your roof needs a tarp or areas need to be boarded up until recovery.
In addition, they can assess for things like mold growth and use specialty equipment to protect the air quality during the cleaning process.
Professional Expertise and Equipment
The professionals will have specialized training and equipment that helps to make cleaning up after a fire so much easier. They bring expertise that you simply do not have, and their work goes well beyond traditional cleaning practices.
A professional fire cleanup crew will have advanced cleaning techniques such as ozone treatments or thermal fogging. They will have specialized equipment to eradicate odors and soot and to scrub the air as well. Most of all, they are trained and certified for this type of work.
And they can work directly with your insurance company as well.
Professional Cleaning After Fire with Dryman Group
Professional teams like ours that handle cleaning and restoration after a fire don’t just bring your home back to life. We also provide support during an emotionally draining time. Let the professionals help you recover and overcome during an otherwise stressful and exhausting event. We’re here for you, so don’t try to tackle cleanup on your own.
Contact us today to get the help you need!