Water Damage After a Fire

8/27/2018 (Permalink)

Your belongings can become damaged from the water after fire fighting efforts

If your Asheville, NC, business has sustained serious fire damage, chances are that there's also significant damage due to water. If a fire hose was used to put out the flames, you'll have water-logged carpets and drywall, and the further threat of mold due to the saturation. You'll need the services of a qualified restoration company to take care of the water damage as well as the fire damage.

A good restoration company will tackle the problem by:

• Inspecting the damage
• Removing the water
• Dehumidifying and drying
• Sanitization and Cleaning
• Repairing the damage

Assessing the Damage

A careful inspection by the restoration company will determine where the damage is, and how severe it is. This is an important step that must take place before any cleanup can begin.

Removing the Water

This needs to be done as soon as possible to minimize any further damage. Professional-strength vacuums and pumps are used to extract any standing water from the building.

Dehumidifying and Drying

After as much water as possible is removed with pumps and vacuums, a further drying process is undertaken to remove any water that is not easily accessible and has been left behind. The remaining moisture is drawn off through the use of dehumidifiers and air movers.

Sanitization and Cleaning

At this point, it's important to make sure there is no health threat from mold or microbes. Any salvageable items will be treated by one of a number of specialized methods to make sure they are clean and sanitary. Foggers and air scrubbers will be brought in to take care of odors.

Repairing the Damage

Once the water has been fully removed and any health issues from mold or microbes has been addressed, the process of repair and restoration can begin. This can include anything from repairing a few panels of drywall and replacing carpets to major work like reconstructing entire rooms of the building.

Unfortunately, you'll have to deal with water damage after you've had a fire damage your business. But a good, professional restoration company will be able to handle both and get you back to normal as soon as possible.

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