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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Overview of SERVPRO of Marietta West's Fire Restoration Services

9/25/2020 (Permalink)

Fire, Smoke, & Soot Cleanup and Restoration If your home has suffered fire damage call SERVPRO of Marietta West. We are here to help and will make fire damage "Like it never even happened."

Since each smoke and fire restoration project is a little different, unique solutions are required to resolve each individual project and often require unique and tailored solutions to complete each project. When different materials burn, the soot and residue they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration project. Click here to learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

Overview of Fire Restoration Services

  1. Emergency Contact - The restoration process starts when you, our customer, call SERVPRO of Marietta West. Our job file coordinator will ask several questions regarding the fire damage event which will help us respond quickly with the appropriate equipment and resources.
  2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment - We will inspect the property for safety concerns and mitigate any risks to your property and our employees, then carefully inspect, document, and test affected rooms on your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing an action plan, scope of work, and allows us to put together an estimate for your fire restoration project. 
  3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed) - Fire damage often compromises walls, windows, and/or the roof. We will board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs to protect your property to restore security and to protect against further damage. 
  4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present) - The water removal process begins once the property has been deemed safe to enter and the property is secured. SERVPRO will remove the majority of the water using water extraction tools like high flow rate submersible pumps, sump pumps, high powered truck mounted vacuum systems and commercial portable wet vacuums. We then use dehumidifiers, air movers and an array of IICRC approved drying techniques to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process quickly, safely, and efficiently. 
  5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces - SERVPRO of Marietta West also has a host of specialized equipment and techniques at our disposal to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. Removing any remnants of fire damage and removing smoke odors, not just covering them up (Covering up odors often results in the offending smell returning once the masking agent loses its potency).
  6. Cleaning and Repair - We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. We use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.
  7. Restoration - Restoration is the final step in getting your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. Leave fire restoration to the pros at SERVPRO of Marietta West and let us take the uncertainty and headache out of restoring your home after a fire loss.

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SERVPRO of Marietta West is the locally owned and operated restoration company with the backing and national resources of the nation’s leading restoration corporation...SERVPRO. SERVPRO of Marietta West is a preferred vendor for most major insurance companies like State Farm, Farmers, Auto Owners, American Family Insurance, Metlife,  and The Hartford. We have long-standing working relationships with our local agents and help homeowners file an insurance claim when applicable. If your home our business suffers fire damage call SERVPRO of Marietta West at (770) 428-5467 or click here and one of our claims specialists can contact you today. 


*Check out some of SERVPRO of Marietta West’s Before & After Fire Restoration Photos and previous Fire Restoration Blogs: “Fire Restoration project in Marietta GA - Staircase”; “Fire Restoration project in Marietta GA - Living Room & Fireplace”; “SERVPRO's Fire, Soot, and Smoke Cleaning Process For Your Marietta Home”; “Removing Smoke and Nicotine Odors from your Cobb County Home”; “Why You Should Tarp & Board-up Your Marietta Property After Fire Damaged”; “Four Reasons You Should Always Seek Professional Fire Restoration Services For Your Marietta Home

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