6 Important Steps to Take After a Fire

Posted by dbccompany on May 14th, 2014 | no comments

1. Contact your property or homeowner insurance company.      Your agent/adjuster will guide you through the claim process and discuss your benefits and options. Be sure to inform them that you would like to use DBC Company, Inc. as your trusted restoration services provider.

2. Contact DBC Company because we have experience in all areas of fire restoration.

Our staff has the experience and knowledge to do the following:

* Secure the property and buildings against further fire damage -Protect any unaffected areas from further soot or odor before damage can spread

* Determine the extent of fire damage, structural damage, and scope of fire clean up needed

* Repair water damage if sprinklers are activated and perform mold remediation to prevent growth after the fact

* Repair structural damage and clean up fire debris and glass from surrounding areas to prevent further injury

* Estimate the cost to either repair or rebuild both the structure as well as items of personal property

* Clean up soot damage, repair smoke damage, and restore the property, which may  include a demolition plan if the fire damage is extensive

3. Take notes, photos, and keep a record of all documents and conversations with  your insurance company, just for future reference.

4. Catalog your losses.  Depending on the extent of the fire, some materials and  personal property may be salvaged after a fire, others must be replaced.

5. Get support.  A house fire, especially if a total loss of property, is devastating and can have a lasting effect on everyone, especially children.

6. Most insurance companies, depending on your policy, will pay for accommodations for you and your family while the repairs are taking place.

**Clean up should begin as soon as possible. The fire may have caused some damage, but smoke residue contains acidic properties and with time will cause surfaces to corrode and stain permanently. The sooner you call DBC Company, the sooner your worries will become the past!**

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