What Can I Do After a Fire in My Minerva Home?

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

What can you do? Who can restore your home and belongings to pre-fire condition?

There was a fire in your Minerva home. You executed your Fire Escape Plan and everyone is out safe. But you have damage. What can you do? Who can restore your home and belongings to pre-fire condition? SERVPRO of New Philadelphia can!

Our industry leading Fire Damage Restoration Process is sure to get your Minerva home back to pre-fire condition fast. It consists of:

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

Step 7: Restoration

But before SERVPRO of New Philadelphia can get there, what can you do? Here is a list of what to do before we get to your home.

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Change HVAC filter.

Equally as important, here are some things to avoid when you have a fire:

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat, or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
• Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat, or water.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

We have the training, experience, and equipment to fully restore your Minerva home and its belongings. Call us today at (330) 393-9999 or visit our Website to get your home back to pre-fire condition fast!