Fire and smoke can cause extensive damage to your property. Your home could even suffer from extensive water damage as firefighters hose it down to put out the fire. Here’s what to expect during the fire and smoke damage restoration process. 

After submitting your insurance claim, get in touch with a reliable fire and smoke damage restoration company like Rytech Nashville. Their team will be onsite to assess the nature and extent of the fire and smoke damage and plan the appropriate course of action.

For your safety, it’s best to consider off-site housing or staying at a hotel while the fire and smoke damage restoration process is ongoing and until the authorities confirm that your property is structurally sound and liveable. If securing your belongings is a concern, most fire and smoke damage restoration companies will provide board-up services to prevent incidents of theft. A proper board-up should include using plywood bolted from inside the property over windows, and the front door should also be locked.

Soot and smoke can leave lasting or even permanent damage, and the smoky odor can linger in rooms and on your furniture. Professional fire and smoke damage restoration teams have the tools and skills to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces and mitigate possible losses.  

All restorable items are cleaned and disinfected while odors are removed using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Water damage should be addressed immediately

If left unattended, the water used to put out the fire can lead to mold growth, which opens up a wide range of property – and even health – issues. Rytech, Nashville’s leading water damage restoration expert, provides professional water damage assessment and reliable water damage restoration services. Middle Tennessee residents trust Rytech’s IICRC-certified technicians for their water damage restoration requirements post-fire or otherwise. 24-hour emergency services are available. Get in touch today for a no-commitment consultation.

The duration of the restoration process will mainly depend on the size of the property and the extent of damage. A small home with minimal damage could be restored in a few days, whereas it would take almost six months to rebuild a large home completely. Work with a seasoned team like Rytech Nashville to get your life back on track as soon as possible.

Rytech Nashville is a leader in the water damage restoration and mold remediation industry. The company has reached exponential growth from its humble beginnings in one location and currently provides service to 49 major markets across 25 states. Call (615) 751-8445 for more information.