Do You Know Who to Call After a Fire?

10/23/2017 (Permalink)

When you find yourself in a situation where your property has experienced fire damage, responding appropriately and immediately is important. If action isn't taken quickly, your home could be subjected to secondary water damage from the fire departments extinguishing efforts resulting in additional structural damage and health hazards. The best course of action to take during the aftermath of a fire is to hire a fire damage restoration company. SERVPRO offers the following information to help you in your quest for a return to normalcy. 

1. Obtain a referral from your insurance agent:  A great strategy you can use is gaining help from a fire damage restoration company is to request a  referral from your insurance company. Insurance companies have a list of preferred vendors. SERVPRO is one such provider whose name is on over 315 lists from insurance companies, property management firms, and local, state, and federal agencies. An added benefit of acquiring a referral from your insurance provider is that it increases the likelihood that your insurance adjuster and the restoration representatives will work well together. 
2. Do your Research: After the fire, it's critical that you obtain services from the best company out there. Follow your agents advice. But also, if you feel more comfortable, research on your own. You need to select a fire damage restoration company that offers a wide range of services.

• HVAC system cleaning of smoke and soot
• Debris safely removed
• Extensive water extraction and drying
• Potential structural rebuild, repair before replacing to mitigate costs

    3. Why choose SERVPRO:

• 24/7 Emergency Services
• IICRC-Certified Fire Damage Clean up Specialists 
• Fast Response
• Trusted Industry Leader with more than 1,650 Franchises, localized for your particular needs
• Preferred vendor for many local and National Insurance and Property Management Companies