What To Do After a Fire
8/24/2022 (Permalink)
The unexpected has just happened and you've experienced a fire in your home! Few things are as devastating to any homeowner as a house fire. We understand there is so much emotion and stress that goes into a situation like this that sometimes you might forget to ask, "What is next?". That is where the team at SERVPRO of South Frisco/The Colony comes in to provide help! If your home catches fire, our team at SERVPRO of South Frisco/The Colony works to aid you in the process of rebuilding. However, a few things you must do after a fire has occurred apply to homeowners anywhere in the DFW area, or anywhere else.
Give Your Insurance Adjuster a Call
You must call your insurance company promptly after. Your agent will help you figure out what happens after the fire has been put out, and they will walk you through finding the proper contractors. Your adjuster should assist you in finding a place to stay while your home is no longer livable, and they can help you figure out the financial situation you are now in.Calling in the Restoration Specialists
SERVPRO is a restoration company that helps people with their homes following a fire throughout the US. What makes a restoration company imperative is that you cannot just head back into your home after there has been a fire. There are numerous hazards that must be cleaned, and boarded, and a variety of other issues that must be handled first. For example, the water used to put out the fire can cause water damage, a whole other problem to add to the list following a fire.Sort Your Property
Once a restoration specialist handles the details inside your home and you’re cleared to enter, it’s time to sort your property out from what can be saved and what you must part with. There may be undamaged items in your home that you can salvage. There are many more that are unsalvageable, and those items will need to be sorted and disposed of. Being the victim of a house fire is heartbreaking. It’s also a scary process to deal with, but you are not required to go through this alone. The people you hire at SERVPRO of South Frisco/The Colony is Here to Help you with your new needs, we are here to make sure you know what to expect and how to handle it!
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