Fires are devastating events no matter where they occur in Chicago, Cicero, Homewood, Joliet, Maywood, Oak Lawn, and the surrounding areas, and the sooner they are put out the less damage will need to be repaired. And once the fire is out comes the fire damage cleanup, and this is where our professional team at Citywide Disaster Services can make a dramatic impact. We have a checklist of steps to follow to help clean things up and to start the remodeling process quickly. From protecting the open spaces with coverings and other things to weeding through damaged property and removing the burnt items to prepping for rebuilding, we can make things go much easier and faster. Contact us today to learn more about our fire damage cleanup process.
The Damage Likely Extends Beyond Where the Fire Reached
This is what many people don’t realize at first. The fire will obviously damage whatever it touches, but the smoke generated from the blaze will seep into the smallest areas and create smoke damage that extends far beyond where the flames get to. And of course the water that was used to put the fire out will cause additional damage beyond what the flames got to. This means that you have a large portion of a building that needs to have fire damage cleanup performed to bring it back to usable.
If you don’t take care of the smoke penetration in your home after a fire, this smell will linger for years after. This will make it difficult to use your house from day to day, and it will make it very hard to sell the house if you ever want to sell and move. Working with our professional team will ensure that the smoke damage will be addressed along with the fire damage.
Working with Your Insurance Company
After a fire at your property, it is important that your insurance company is part of the process. This will ensure that you as the property owner aren’t saddled with cleaning bills that should be covered by your insurance. Whether that includes fire damage and restoration to the structure of the building, cleaning out the soot and ash from the HVAC system, smoke remediation, water damage or other issues, we will keep your insurance company involved so that things continue to move along in the restoration process.
Fire damage cleanup will take some time, but it is important that things are done correctly in Chicago, Cicero, Homewood, Joliet, Maywood, Oak Lawn, and the surrounding areas. Talk with our team today at Citywide Disaster Services to learn more about our fire damage cleanup process. We have more than 60 years of experience dealing with disaster cleanups so we will get started quickly when you contact us 24/7.
