Over 350,000 homes are affected by fire damage each year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association. This damage accounts for over $6.9 billion in direct damages. Cooking and smoking are the most frequent causes of the damage dealt to houses by fire.
Fire damage is any damage or destruction caused to a property during a fire. Fires destroy properties by burning the structure until it is no longer safe to inhabit. Properties damaged by fire face a number of unique challenges. They are often subsequently affected by alternative forms of damage. Smoke damage is one by product of a fire.
Smoke is produced amidst the gases during a fire. These gases often linger even once the fire has been put out. Smoke can leave behind a very evident scent and discoloration in your property, but its effects are much greater than aesthetic. It can also stick to your walls and get inside plumbing and pipework, causing serious respiratory and allergic threats to people and animals exposed to it. Understanding how to repair smoke damage takes trained professionals who are knowledgeable in where smoke damage lives and how to safety remove it.
Water damage is another frequent, but less expected issue caused by fires. In the process of putting out a fire, fire departments often pump out 250 gallons of water per minute. Although the water can potentially save your property, it can also severely damage your belongings. Clothing, furniture, and other belongings can sit untouched for days following a fire. This time could be enough to allow mold to form inside while the property sits. Mold has the potential to be very dangerous. Mold spores can be a health hazard to humans, affecting indoor air quality which causes allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Our team of IICRC certified professionals have the tools of the trade and experience with fire damage. We have been repairing fire damage in NJ, PA, and DE since 2007. Contact us today for a FREE CONSULTATION and to have our emergency relief specialists repair and restore the fire damage in your home.
