Finding Preexisting Conditions Aids Fire Restoration in Mattapan

11/22/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is prepared with restoration equipment and experienced technicians.

We Make Mattapan Fire Restoration Efforts Easier 

When a fire damage remediation job starts, SERVPRO technicians thoroughly inspect your Mattapan home. This inspection attempts to determine where smoke residues are if they are cleanable, and whether they are preexisting or caused by the recent fire. These early efforts help produce more accurate estimates, limit costs, and ultimately speed up the restoration process.

SERVPRO’s Mattapan fire restoration professionals are masters at locating harmful deposits and identifying which ones have resulted from the current event. Finding preexisting issues in fire-damaged homes is crucial to efficient house fire cleanup, smoke remediation, and fire restoration work. Such diligence often helps remediators locate hidden problems that need to be addressed and unrelated damage that could be ignored. Some preexisting issues our inspectors have found in the past are:

• HVAC ductwork that has been coated with dust, lint, and other non-fire-related residues over time
• Accumulated dirt and grime from air pollution or poor cleaning methods that have discolored or otherwise impacted walls, ceilings, and household contents
• Smoke deposits are left by malfunctioning heaters and heating systems or those that have burned dust particles.
• Severe yellow to brown staining of walls and ceilings as a result of cigar or cigarette smoke
• Scope-expanding damage (like water-related dry rot, termite infestations that have undermined structural elements, and other problems that might make your home unsafe) must be addressed for effective remediation.

As we perform our inspection, all of these things are documented and communicated to the homeowner, insurance adjuster, and any contractors that need the information to complete their work. 

So, if you are ever unfortunate enough to suffer a house fire, rest assured that your highly skilled neighbors at SERVPRO of Hyde Park/Roslindale can help. Our fire restoration experts are here and ready to assist you 24/7 at (857) 399-9797.