How do I Restore my Kitchen After a Fire?

8/6/2020 (Permalink)

Homeowners in Shreveport have to deal with many things which may include fire damage. Contact SERVPRO right away. We are always available to help.

When a Fire Erupts in Your Shreveport Home, Let a Reputable Fire Restoration Team Help.

Many of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so it is not surprising that fire in your Shreveport home would start there. A grease fire, a naughty child, or an electric malfunction can all create flames, leaving your home in need of restoration. Understanding just how much you need to do to get your home back to mint shape is essential to closing the chapter on the fire and moving on.

Assessing the extent of fire damage in your Shreveport home is a job for our SERVPRO crew. Our technicians fully understand the theory of fire and establish how it travels and the degree of damage it leaves in its wake. We are also ready to explore an array of techniques applicable to fire damage to minimize your loss. Removing soot, ash, and debris are all within our plan, eliminating the foul smell the smoke leaves behind.

What should I clean first after a fire?

Well-meaning friends will come in with abrasive cleaners and vacuum cleaners to help you clean after a fire. As thoughtful as their gesture is, it is best to rely on our SERVPRO team to ensure a comprehensive restoration plan that addresses each potential threat to your home. Evaluating your home with our specialized tools gives us an understanding of your needs based on facts and not assumptions. Generally speaking, our team focuses on three main aspects:

Restoring your belongings- whether these include photographs, furniture or decor, we target cleaning solutions depending on the material we are cleaning

Cleaning structural elements- your walls, flooring and other structural elements are cleaned and disinfected to leave them ready for paint or additional repairs necessary

Deodorizing- our SERVPRO team utilizes air scrubbers, deodorant pellets, and thermal fogging to neutralize and kill smell molecules in your home

SERVPRO of South Shreveport is your greatest ally after a fire hurts your home. Whether the damage seems widespread or not, call us at (318) 865-4655 and let us assess its scope. Together we can leave your home, "Like it never even happened." 

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