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Do I need to move out of my home during the fire damage restoration process?

In most instances, you’ll need to temporarily relocate while all repairs are being made since fire damaged homes present safety hazards. This is especially important if you experience significant structural damage to the building, your utilities have been temporarily shut off or your floors have been severely damaged. While finding a place to stay can be a hassle, it’s a critical step to prevent unnecessary injuries from the safety hazards present.

In addition, soot and smoke will often travel throughout the house, causing unpleasant odors that may make your home unlivable while the fire damage restoration process is being completed.

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Will my home be as it was before the fire?

The goal of fire damage restoration is to restore your home as close as possible to its state before the fire. By salvaging some items, cleaning and deodorizing whenever possible, and finding authentic replacements when available, we can typically get your home nearly identical to its pre-fire state.

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Will my insurance cover the cost of fire damage restoration?

Most insurance policies cover fire damage restoration.

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Can I clean up fire damage myself?

It is not recommended to attempt cleaning up fire damage on your own.

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What is safe to salvage after a fire?

In most instances, our local fire damage restoration team can help you salvage just about any item that wasn’t directly exposed to flames.

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How long does the fire damage restoration process take?

The length of time required to restore your property will depend on the extent of the fire damage. If the damage was minimal and limited to a section of the property, the process can potentially be completed within a few weeks.

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The fire department used water to extinguish the fire. Can you also restore water damage?
Can fire damage be repaired?

In most cases, fire damage can be repaired. When we arrive at your home or business, our local company’s technicians will assess the property to evaluate the extent and severity of the damage.

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