How Long Does It Take to Restore a Summit County Property After a Fire

The fire damage restoration process, when performed by trained experts, is designed to reverse the extensive damage caused by a house fire. Whether the fire itself began in the kitchen or due to a mishap with a space heater, restoration experts can usually take steps necessary to restore and repair the house within a varying timeframe.

During this restoration period, homeowners are stressed and often without a home. Fortunately, restoration companies work quickly and efficiently so that families can move on as soon as possible. It is their primary goal to restore your home to a habitable condition.

Enduring a house fire is one of the most traumatizing and damaging ordeals any homeowner can endure. Much may be lost in the blaze, including possessions and memories. Because you have such a personal investment in the affected area, you may want to help improve the situation, but restoration experts advise against such actions. Often, homeowners who are inexperienced with fire damage risk worsening the situation.

Typically, when a home has suffered from a fire, the cleanup and restoration process can begin once the blaze is handled by emergency services.The smoke and soot are the long-lasting issues; both must be handled to ensure the breathing air indoors is clean for the family.

To properly clean fire damage and smoke contamination, specialized restoration equipment and training must be utilized. These tools and training can make all the difference. What would normally take the average homeowner months to complete can be completed in anywhere from a few weeks to a month.

The timeframe required to properly clean fire damage varies from situation to situation. Some factors that play a part in this include the size of the home, the significance of the fire damage, the smoke contamination, and whether materials are needed to complete repairs and restoration.

Each property fire is unique. As such, the situation will require a specific restoration process. Usually, experts have a system down that works well. The fire damage restoration process often includes:

• Assessment – A complete assessment of the fire damage to the home is underway upon the restoration team’s arrival. All portions of the home will be inspected for signs of damage.
  
• Mitigation – After a fire, the damage can worsen with time. There may also be water damage to contend with from burst pipes. All damage will be mitigated.
  
• Cleanup – The cleanup process includes smoke and soot, ensuring your home is on its way to its original safe state.
  
• Restoration – The restoration process is designed to restore your home to its initial condition (sometimes better). Minor and major repairs will be completed during this phase.
  

If your home has suffered from extensive fire damage, call Restoration 1 of Summit Countyat 973-250-4306. We provide 24-hour property restoration servicesfor water, fire, smoke, and mold-related disasters.