How to Repair Your House After a Fire?

How to Repair Your House After a Fire: 8 Steps to Take

If your home goes through a fire disaster, there are steps you’ll need to take in the process of repairing your home. While you can perform some of these steps on your home, our team at Exit Mold can assist you with the proper fire and smoke damage repair and restoration. 

Step 1: Assess the Damage After a House Fire

The first time to repair your home is to assess the damage. At Exit Mold, our team will assess the damage caused by fire and smoke. When assessing the damage, we will determine the amount of work needed to repair the fire and smoke damage.

Inspect the Property After a House Fire

During the property inspection, we will focus on structural damage such as columns, beams, retaining walls, attics, and load-bearing walls. In addition to structural damages, we will also inspect water damages. Not only will we perform structural stabilization, but we can also provide water damage remediation. 

Document the Damage After a House Fire

In the event of a fire, one of the most important things you can do as a company or homeowner after inspection is to document the damage. Documentation of damages is crucial when filing an insurance claim to assist you with damages and costs. During the fire and smoke restoration process, if you need assistance with proper documentation, our team will be able to help. 

Step 2: Contact Your Insurance Company

After our team has assessed the damage to your home, the next step you’ll want to take is to contact your insurance company. When discussing the situation with your insurance agent, it’s important to note:

• The fire and smoke restoration team you’ll be using
• Claims release duration
• List of damages to your home with proper documentation

In most cases, home insurance will cover fire damage, so you’ll want to begin this process as soon as possible. If you have any questions about whether you’ll need to rebuild your home after a fire, our team can help answer them.

Filing a Claim After House Fire

When filing an insurance claim after a house fire, there are some tips you’ll want to keep in mind.

• Ask for an advance: If you had to evacuate due to extensive fire damage, sometimes insurance companies will send you a check to cover the costs.
• Make a list of losses: Make a list of lost items.
• File your claim immediately: File your claim as soon as possible so you don’t fall to the bottom of the list. 
• Keep track of your living expenses: Insurance companies have a clause called “loss of use.” Loss of use means that the insurance company will reimburse you for any living expenses you’ve racked up while unable to live in your home.
• Keep paying insurance premiums: Once you’ve filed your insurance claim, ensure you continue paying your premiums. Not paying your insurance premiums is a common mistake among homeowners. If you stop paying your premiums, you won’t be covered. 

Step 3: Secure Your Property

After you have contacted your insurance company and have filed a claim, the next step is to secure your property safely. Our team at Exit Mold can assist with boarding broken windows and creating a safe entrance. 

The primary approach to securing your property is to close and minimize access. Insurance companies often recommend this approach to secure a property until repairs are completed safely. 

Step 4: Remove Water and Debris

After a devastating fire, if water remains in your home, you must remove the water immediately to prevent further damage. At Exit Mold, our team will swiftly remove water, repair water damage, and restore your home to its original state as best as possible. The faster we can repair the damage, the less chance of mold or rot. 

Step 5: Mitigate Smoke and Soot Damage

To mitigate smoke and soot damage, our team uses the most advanced tools, equipment, and products to remove smoke damage quickly. These tools remove smoke odors that are left over after a residential fire. 

Step 6: Clean and Sanitize

The next step our professionals will take is cleaning and sanitizing the area. Our team will gather any salvageable items and clean them to the best of our ability. Once we have cleaned and sanitized the area, our professionals will remove soot and any other pollutants left over on surface areas. 

Step 7: Make Temporary Repairs

Once the cleaning and sanitation are complete, our team will begin to make temporary repairs. Our team is certified in performing a reconstruction of affected areas. These areas may include drywall, carpet removal, and other remodeling projects. 

Step 8: Contact a Fire Restoration Professional for Help

When a fire has occurred, the sooner you contact a fire restoration professional, the sooner you’ll be able to assess and fix the damage to prevent any long-term issues. Immediate responses will also assist in providing you with the most affordable prices. 

To begin a fire and smoke repair and restoration, contact our team today to help bring your home back to life! We offer the following services:

• Smoke and odor removal
• Cleaning and sanitation
• Air purification
• Removal of charred contents
• Structure stabilization
• Furniture Refinishing
• Water damage remediation
• Reconstruction of damaged areas

Contact Information

Address: 10 Brower Ave, Woodmere, NY 11598

Email: sales@exitmoldny.com, info@exitmoldny.com

Phone Number: 516-512-7877