How Long Can I Wait to Clean Up Fire Damage?

4/4/2020 (Permalink)

Fires are devastating. Call SERVPRO of Braun Station for fast and effective fire damage remediation.

Waste No Time Calling Your Local SERVPRO After Fire Damage in Your San Antonio Home.

The speed with which a fire affects the interior of your home and its contents is shocking. Stress and confusion can make waiting to act for a few days feel like a smart move, but every minute counts. Harm to building materials, furnishings, household gods, and personal belongings starts immediately.

Is There a Timeline for Typical Fire Damage Results?

Fire damage in San Antonio follows a predictable course. We respond quickly because our trained technicians know mitigation efforts can slow or halt the harm. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

What Fire Damage Occurs Within Minutes?

• Plastics yellow
• Porous materials begin to corrode and discolor
• Soot infiltrates fabrics, carpeting, and rugs

What Fire Damage Occurs Within Hours?

• Finishes on wooden surfaces and grout darken
• Appliances and fiberglass discolor

What Fire Damage Occurs Within Days?

• Metals tarnish and corrode
• Fabrics permanently stain
• Paint on walls discolors
• Wood floors and furniture deteriorate and need refinishing
• Vinyl crumbles

What Fire Damage Occurs Later?

• Glass and china etches and pits
• Synthetic fabrics yellow
• Building materials like drywall break down

How Do Professional Fire Recovery Professionals Stop the Destruction?

SERVPRO technicians take swift steps to lower the corrosive residue load on surfaces. We open up the space for ventilation, using axial fans stocked on our service vehicles. If trying to prevent the drift of soot into unaffected spaces in your home, we set up containment perimeters using 6 mil polyethylene with air scrubbers positioned inside that force contaminants through HEPA filters before exhausting to the outside.

Why Is Scaling Our Workforce Critical for Efficient Fire Damage Cleanup? 

Removing the soot from surfaces fast is vital to stopping the corrosive action of the residues. SERVPRO schedules enough technicians to clean walls, ceilings, and other surfaces rapidly. Our focus is on restoration. If we do not remove the soot before the underlying materials weaken or stain permanently, portions of your house might need demolition and rebuilding, a disruptive, costly, and avoidable result.

Enlist the help of the expert fire recovery crews at SERVPRO of Braun Station when a blaze damages your home. We are available 24/7 with one call to (210) 267-2159.

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