Maryland Fire Damage Restoration
Professional Fire Damage Repair for Properties in MD, VA & DC
Damage by fire can have a devastating impact on your life. We understand the emotional rollercoaster this can be and do our best to be sensitive to the victims during this traumatizing time in their lives. At Property Solutions, our staff is highly trained to assess the fire damage in great detail while maintaining our high standards to move quickly and effectively.
Our Maryland fire damage restoration team can help by doing the following:
- We conduct a full inspection of your property.
- We will set an appointment to have our team remove all fire damage, smoke odor, and soot that may be resting on the surfaces of tables, chairs, walls, etc.
- We restore your property to its former health by safely addressing these issues so you don’t have to.
- We can also handle insurance claims for you. Our team has experience working with top insurers in the country.
Working as fire restoration experts for over 20 years, we have dealt with countless fire damage and smoke damage claims. As a result of our experience, we realize that insurance companies can be difficult to deal with at times. We have gone out of our way to forge relationships with these organizations for over 20 years and will do our best to make the process as painless as possible for you. That’s why we handle the entire process for you so that you can attend to your family, personal affairs, and business affairs.
Based in Clinton, MD, Property Solutions offers fire damage restoration services throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Call 571.526.0075 now to request service.
How to Protect Your Home After Fire Damage
If your home has fallen prey to fire damage, it is important for you to address the issue immediately. As long as fire damage remains in your home, you are at risk from toxic elements.
Do not, under any circumstance, try to wipe down walls, eat food that was exposed to the fire, or turn on appliances such as air conditioners. Instead, open all your windows and move any pets or children to a safe, smoke-free environment. You may also want to make a list of any items in your home that will need to be replaced.
Fire Restoration FAQ
Read our FAQs below for insight on what's involved and when to act.
When should a business owner consider fire restoration services?
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In the aftermath of a disaster, it can be difficult for home or business owners to get their bearings. Before long though, the shock will wear off and reality will begin to set in. It’s not easy recovering when a building is ravaged by open flames. However, most people are just worried about cleaning up the visible debris, discounting the major problems that ash and soot can cause. If the home or business owner doesn’t act within a day or two of the disaster, residue ash can quickly cause permanent damage.
What will happen to a building if the response is not immediate?
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Ash is highly acidic and prone to dispersing through the air when it is disturbed, which can be as easy as simply breathing on it. When swept up into the air, the building’s climate control system will pick it up and blanket entire rooms, making it much more difficult to get rid of. Because it is acidic, it will eat away at a number of materials if it sits for long, especially glass, metal, and drywall. Within a couple days, ash can permanently etch glass, including windows, weakening them considerably and forcing replacement. During this time, any drywall covered in ash can permanently discolor, turning to a sickly yellow and becoming a major eyesore. After a couple of weeks, ash will corrode metals, which can result in water leaks or other expensive problems. And ash is not just a risk to the building. It can also irritate lungs, throats, and eyes, resulting in breathing difficulty, coughing, sneezing, and general discomfort. This is particularly troublesome for children with asthma, as the ash can trigger an attack.
How do technicians perform fire restoration services?
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Most of the effort technicians put into the restoration are spent on cleaning up the building. A thorough cleanup is the only way to completely rid the building of ash and debris so the work is labor intensive. Technicians will first inspect the property to gauge where cleanup is needed the most and start there, working over every surface that may have been affected by the disaster. Professionals use special agents that are designed to neutralize ash and particles and apply them to walls, ceilings, countertops, furniture, and anything else that may be under siege by damaging ash and soot. Odors are another issue that needs to be dealt with as they can seep through walls and deposit on inaccessible areas. To deal with this, professionals sometimes employ thermal foggers, which are machines that release clouds of odor-neutralizing particles. These particles can go anywhere the smoke goes, wiping them out in spots that are out of reach.
Why should home and business owners consider certified professionals first?
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It takes a lot of technical skill to effectively clean up the damage left behind by a disaster, and the best way for a technician to acquire this skill is by attaining certification. There is little time to waste when looking for a professional to clean up the damage and certification can provide an effective shorthand method in tracking one down.
If you have any questions regarding fire damage restoration in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., do not hesitate to call our offices today and get a no-hassle estimate from one of our building restoration contractors.
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