Central Indiana Fire Damage Repairs
Cleaning and repairing an Indianapolis home or commercial building after a fire must be done properly, failure to conduct the work properly will have long lasting negative results. Continued smoke smell after a repair is one of the most common problems.
After a fire in a residence or commercial building in Indianapolis a series of logical steps must be carried out. Generally temporary repair and drying are the very first steps to returning the property to its prefire condition. Next an estimate is prepared using a detailed protocol dictated by insurance companies. Most companies ask that a specific computerized estimating package be utilized. We have been using this type of program for a number of years and have found that our estimates are highly desirable for their comprehensive nature. We believe in providing as complete an estimate as possible up front and not adding on at the end of the job. This works well and occasionally additional work is dictated by finding problems when plaster or drywall is removed. Smoke odor control is a major concern when accomplishing a fire damage repair, smoke odor is handled in two basic ways:
1. Removing items that are heavily damaged or cannot be properly cleaned and sealed.
2. Cleaning and properly sealing building components with appropriate products.
It sounds simple and it is after having worked on these type jobs for over thirty years. We will guarantee that there is no smoke odor when our jobs are complete. Because of the heat and smoke generated by a fire all systems of the building must be investigated. Heat and smoke can heavily damage a heating/cooling system if pulled into the system during the course of a fire. Proper evaluation and repair or replacement of damaged components must be detailed in the repair estimate. Plumbing fixtures such as fiberglass tubs and PVC piping are susceptible to heat and smoke damage. Often times these components and fixtures will not clean and will need to be replaced. Electrical wiring, fixtures and service panels are vulnerable to heat and smoke. We have these components carefully evaluated by a licensed electrician to examine function and safety. Take advantage of our experience. If you have had smoke or fire damage please call us for a free estimate. Damage to structural components requires a careful examination and in some cases a structural engineer is consulted to insure a good repair can be accomplished.
If you have had fire or smoke damage to your residence or commercial building, please call your Indianapolis fire repair specialist and allow us to give you a detailed professionally prepared estimate.
