Los Angeles Emergency Fire Damage Restoration
A timely and professional Los Angeles emergency fire restoration will enable you to preserve your property’s foundational stability and soundness. It will allow you to mitigate risks and create a safe space.
Here at Water Damage Restoration Pro, we have a skilled team ready to assess the extent of the damage and develop a customized plan for restoration.
With over 15 years as water damage restoration experts in Los Angles, we have the knowledge and expertise to handle every aspect of fire damage restoration. Don’t wait. Treat the fire damage with the urgency it deserves.
How to Assess the Extent of Fire Damage
During your Los Angeles emergency fire damage restoration project, a professional will inspect the affected areas and the indirectly impacted areas, such as the adjacent rooms, to evaluate the extent of the damage.
Here is how the extent of fire damage is determined:
| Structural damage | An inspection of the load-bearing walls, beams, columns, and foundation is done to determine if the building is compromised. |
| Fire Spread | Examining how the fire spread helps identify areas directly impacted. This process usually involves identifying the origin of the fire and tracing its path while examining the extent of the damage to floors, walls, ceilings and other areas. |
| Soot and smoke damage | An evaluation of soot and smoke on objects (even in areas not directly touched by the fire) is done to help avoid discoloration, odor, and potential health hazards. |
| Water damage | A water damage inspection is done to identify areas that may be affected by water intrusion, moisture accumulation, and potential mold growth after the firefighting process. |
| Electrical and utility systems | An evaluation of the condition of electrical wiring, HVAC systems, plumbing, and other utility systems is done to determine if repairs or replacements are necessary to ensure safety and functionality. |
Identifying and Remedying Fire-Related Health Hazards
The first step to identify and remedy fire-related health hazards is to thoroughly inspect any hazardous materials that may have been released when the fire was burning. This may mean doing an air quality test to identify harmful substances, such as carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and other toxic gases.
Also, since fire damage often involves water damage from firefighting efforts, mould and mildew may grow. Exposure to many mold spores can cause watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, and headache. To avoid mold growth, you may need to extract water immediately, dry the area, and keep the humidity low to control moisture accumulation.
Repairing the Fire-Damaged Property
Your Los Angeles emergency fire damage restoration plan should include restoring both the structural and aesthetic aspects of the affected building. You may need to repair the structure, walls, floors, ceiling, plumbing system and any other components compromised by the fire.
Once the structural repairs are done, you can turn your attention to the aesthetic restoration of the property. This involves repairing or replacing damaged finishes, such as paint, wallpaper, flooring, and cabinetry.
Contact a Los Angeles Emergency Fire Damage Restoration Expert
If you have experienced fire damage and would like a helping hand to get things back to normal, we can help. We have the skills, experience and necessary tools to restore your property to as new as possible. We will create an effective restoration plan and schedule the work per your needs. Contact us today and talk to our friendly expert team.
FAQs
Smoke odor is removed by thoroughly cleaning the affected areas using specialized cleaning agents. Advanced equipment such as ozone generators, thermal foggers, or hydroxyl generators may also be used to neutralize and eliminate the odor.
You can install smoke alerts, keep fire extinguishers in easily accessible areas, store flammable materials, such as gasoline, paints, and solvents, away from ignition sources. You should also ensure that your property’s electrical system is well maintained and create an escape plan.
It is advisable to find temporary accommodation after fire damage. This is because there may be harmful substances in the air that can affect your health. Your insurance company will likely advise you on matters of accommodation.
If you don’t restore your property after fire damage, you risk compromising the integrity of the building. You will also be allowing smoke and soot to penetrate deep into porous materials enabling persistent odors, discoloration, and respiratory issues. You also risk having long-term health issues from the release of hazardous materials, such as lead or chemical substances, from household items.
