The Essential Services Provided by Fire and Smoke Remediation Companies
Posted by Melanie Randall on May 18th, 2021
Fires can be devastating events to anybody, whether it is an accidental electrical fire in a home, a purposely set fire, or a wildfire that has swept through; even the smoke from a fire in the building next door can be damaging. Fire and smoke remediation is an important task that must occur right after a fire because the items and structural parts of a building that are damaged by fire must be removed before it can be repaired, and smoke can do more damage than most people expect. The need for fire and smoke remediation is more than just identifying damage; it’s also for the safety of those that are going to continue living in the building after its repair.
Identifying Damage
A very important first step in fire and smoke remediation by a professional company is identifying all the damage that has been done by a fire. A remediation company should be called in as soon as the building fire has gotten under control so that they can enter as soon as the fire chief has given the okay. This quick response allows for the best chance at having enough time to identify all the damage done by the fire and smoke, and to decide the best course of action for removing and cleaning. If you decide to do remediation yourself, there is often damage that you will overlook, such as behind walls and in HVAC systems, so identification is key.
Safe Removal of Fire and Smoke Damage
Understanding what needs to be removed and cleaned is very important to the safety of the people that are going to be entering and living in the building in the future. It is obvious what personal possessions, furniture, and appliances may be damaged by fire, but smoke damage is sometimes less obvious beyond the soot. Smoke damage can leave dangerous smells on surfaces that, if inhaled over time, can cause health problems. A fire and smoke remediation company will go through the process of cleaning the whole house of smoke damage, which includes behind walls when needed, and throughout HVAC systems (sometimes having to remove the systems completely). The remediation process itself can be hazardous as well without the proper protective gear and equipment, which a remediation company will have on hand.
Save on Time and Money with Removal
Remediation can be a costly and time-consuming process, especially when you don’t have the help of a fire and smoke remediation company with a professional expert team on the job, because what can be even more costly is missing something during remediation. If you miss smoke damage or fire damage during initial remediation, the structural integrity of a building could be compromised without you knowing, or smoke smells can cause health risks that result in costly medical bills. As well, remediation on your own could take weeks or months, even if you have a couple other people helping you ever so often, not to mention you still having to work your daytime job. With a remediation company, you call them as soon as the fire is under control, and they can be on-site the same day to start the remediation process with a full team. The cost of proper PPE for remediation and the equipment needed can also be very expensive for a single time use if you are doing the work yourself.
Hiring a fire and smoke remediation company is important after a fire occurs in or around your building. With a professional team of experts, your building will be ready for repair in no time, with minimal health risks to those working on the premises and minimal risk of future health and structural issues.
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