First Steps To Take After A Fire In Your Business

12/17/2020 (Permalink)

You have worked hard to get your business to where it is today, overcoming all challenges and moving forward despite the ups and downs of the market. A fire in your business can do a lot of damage to that business. Here at SERVPRO, we are here to help you recover from a disastrous event such as a fire, as well as flooding, accidents, and other unforeseen situations. To help you today, we are sharing the first steps you will need to take after a fire: 

• Insurance Agent. You will need to contact your insurance agent before any fire damage is repaired or clean-up is begun. Be prepared with information on what is covered, what needs to be repaired or replaced, and how to find reputable companies that can take care of repairs to your property for you during this time. 
• Important documents. Retrieve all important documents and take note of any that may have been affected by the fire. SERVPRO is trained and equipped to restore documents that have been damaged by fire or water, so let us know right away if we can help.

• Soot. Limit movement about your building to prevent soot particles from becoming embedded in the upholstery of furniture, carpeting, curtains, and other materials. Place towels or tarps on your rugs, upholstered furniture, and foot traffic areas to help alleviate this kind of damage.  
• Appliances and Equipment. All appliances and equipment will need to be aired out to ensure that no damage is sustained from lingering soot or smoke. You can prop open doors and windows to help clear out rooms. Check wiring for ceiling fans before turning them on; the wiring could have been damaged during the fire. 
• Walls and Surfaces. Don’t want to wash any walls or painted surfaces, or clean carpets, etc. without contacting a fire damage specialist. Walls and other surfaces need to be properly cleaned by a professional before any repair is done. 

Here at SERVPRO of North Nashville, we are ready to help you in the event of fire damage to your home or business, and we have all the skills, tools, and experience necessary to get you back to work right away. Our SERVPRO of North Nashville team is also experienced in the areas of water damage and mold prevention and remediation. Let us know how we can help!