Our 6 Step Fire, Smoke and Soot Restoration Process


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Once a fire has occurred in your home, time is of the essence. While the flames might be out, the damage can continue to wreak havoc on your property. By hiring a professional restoration company, you can get the situation under control and create a plan to make your home whole again. Action 1 Restoration is here to help with experts that understand the very best fire restoration methods in the industry.

Why Choose Action 1 Restoration Services!

The fire damage restoration process can be complex and require many tools that most everyday people don't have. Not to mention, the work can be tedious when you consider that all materials and surfaces need to be thoroughly cleaned. When you call Action 1, we will connect you with restoration experts who want to restore your home to its original condition.

  • Quick Response Time: Emergencies happen, which is why we respond to all calls and show up as quickly as possible to assess damage and create a solid restoration plan.

  • Minimize Damage: While we can't stop the fire that the damage caused, we can remove smoke and soot that would otherwise continue to cause deterioration.

  • Thoroughly Clean: Meticulous cleaning is one of the most important parts of fire damage restoration. Our technicians work methodically and with the proper cleaning solutions to remove smoke and soot from all surfaces.

  • Replace Damaged Materials: After replacing damaged materials, restoration technicians will replace them so your home can be made whole again.

Dealing with a fire is undoubtedly stressful and something that most people have never done. By calling our team at Action 1 Restoration, you can feel confident that your home is in good hands. Our experts use the best restoration methods in the industry so things are done right every step of the way.

How Our 6 Step Fire Restoration Process Works

If your home has been destroyed by a fire, you have questions about how long it will take to rebuild your life. The truth is that it really depends on what kind of fire it was and what type of damage was done. This article will provide you with some important Fire Damage Restoration definition and guidelines to help you make the most informed decisions about the process of rebuilding your home.

Fire Restoration Services

Fire Restoration is an insured, licensed, bonded and insured full-service fire restoration company. Fire restoration crews and post-fire damage restoration services are on standby 24 hours a day to repair, restore, and rebuild your home following any fire, water, smoke or other damage. It can be very costly to replace everything in your home but there are companies that specialize in restoring all aspects of your home and ensuring that you get a quick return on your investment by quickly restoring your home to its original state. These are professional fire restoration companies that offer both residential and commercial buildings, both in the city and out, to rebuild with your full confidence.

Once a fire restoration company has assessed the extent of your damage, they will then begin with determining the best course of action for how to safely and properly rebuild your home. After determining the best course of action to be taken, your first priority should be determining what areas of your home needs to be repaired or restored, followed by determining how much it will cost to do so.

Types of Damages

When it comes to fixing damage to the structure of your home, you will first need to determine how long it will take to rebuild your entire home and if any of the damaged areas will need to be removed before being rebuilt. In many cases, if the damage is minimal, the structural components of your home can be repaired with no work being required from you. If this is the case, your next priority should be determining how much of your home's value will need to be restored.

Your fire restoration process will be the same whether you are repairing or reconstructing a single room or a home. Once you have determined how much of your home's worth needs to be restored, you will then need to determine how much of that total value is needed to purchase new equipment and furnishings.

One of the biggest factors that impacts the overall length of time it will take to fully repair or rebuild your home is the type of fire or damage that caused the damage. It is important to determine the severity of the fire to your home's foundation and walls as well as to the structural damage to the building itself.

Regardless of what type of damage caused by the fire, you will always want to hire a fire restoration service that uses state-of-the-art equipment and supplies. Professional equipment will provide you with the best fire restoration results while maintaining a safe and controlled environment for the building.

Fire Restoration Process

How long does it take to rebuild a home depends on the severity of the fire and the types of damage that were done. Fire restoration companies can be contacted at any time of the year, including when there are severe fires occurring outside.

In addition to the types of damage that were caused by your home, the fire restoration company you choose will also need to estimate how long it will take for your home to be completely rebuilt. Although this estimation can vary, a good estimate should include the time it will take to fix or replace everything that was damaged in your home, as well as the time it will take to restore everything to its pre-fire condition.

Things to Know

Before hiring a fire restoration company to help your home with fire damage restoration, it is important to get a written estimate that includes all of the costs associated with your project, along with the cost of replacement and restoration of each item damaged. By providing this information to the company, you will know exactly what you will be paying for and what type of services are available after the project is complete.

The fire restoration company should also tell you how long it will take to completely restore your home, which includes any tools or materials that they will need to remove debris and make necessary repairs. In addition to the estimated amount of time it will take to fully rebuild your home, you should also be informed about the types of insurance coverage they will offer for the job.

Additional Details on Our Process

1. Call Us

Calling us as soon as it's safe to enter your home and begin working can get the ball rolling. We understand emergencies happen, which is why we have staff on-call to help you at all times. You can rely on us to listen and take your case with urgency.

2. Inspection, Assessment and Prep

After contacting Action 1 Restoration, we immediately talk to our team of experts so they can come to your home as quickly as possible. Once there, they will do a thorough inspection to determine the damage caused by the fire and the best method of cleaning and restoration. By doing an in-person inspection, they can better understand what your home needs and the procedures that will work best for it. From here, the home can be prepped so restoration work can begin as quickly as possible.

3. Board Up and Tarp (if needed)

Some areas of the home will likely be so damaged that the interior is exposed to the outside. To prevent additional damage, our technicians will board up and tarp your home when it's necessary. This can keep the interior safe while they work to restore it.

4. Remove Water and Dry Out (if needed)

If water was used to extinguish the fire, then water will certainly be left behind. It's important to have this removed immediately, otherwise water damage will occur. Fortunately, our technicians understand the process of cleaning up. One of their priorities is to completely dry out your home of all moisture.

5. Remove Smoke and Soot

Our technicians will thoroughly clean all surfaces in the home to remove smoke and soot. They use time-tested cleaning methods and powerful solutions to make sure the job is done right. With a content cleaning team working for you, this will be done more quickly than you'd be able to do on your own.

6. Cleaning and Restoration

Sweeping the floors, cleaning the walls, and scrubbing surfaces are all parts of our in-depth cleaning process. Once that is complete, the restoration process can begin. This will be done with attention to detail to ensure your home returns to the condition it was before the fire happened. Part of the restoration is odor control and odor removal from the fire and smoke smell.