The Most Important Places To Call When Fire Damage Strikes

5/4/2020 (Permalink)

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Experiencing a home fire is devastating. You can potentially lose most or all of your belongings and your home all at once. The following financial hardships and trying to rebuild or restore a home or business damaged by a fire can be daunting. Still, acting fast is crucial when it comes to fire damage restoration. To fast track recovery, these are the three most important places to call in the event of fire damage: 

1) Fire Restoration Service 

Following a fire, the property that has undergone severe damage needs to be inspected and repaired by a professional fire restoration company. The Professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton are specially IICRC trained to properly handle this kind of disaster and restore your home or business to like new again. The longer your home or business sits in soot or water damage, the more severe the damage will be. Make it a priority to call a fire restoration such as SERVPRO, we will inform you of the actions you can take, to make the situation more organized. 

2) Insurance Company

After contacting a fire restoration service, the next company you should contact should be your insurance to let them know of the situation at hand and begin the claim process. Your insurance agent will be able to guide you through the necessary steps to take the proper fill out your insurance claim and any best practices or actions you should take to aid in documentation. 

3) Utility & Lending Company 

It is essential to immediately contact your utility and lending providers to inform them of such a terrible disaster. These companies often understand the financial hardship that a disaster such as a fire can cause. Your insurance company will typically have the means to assist you while you get back on your feet, whether it be with payment plans or halting your payments temporarily altogether. 

The professional technicians at SERVPRO of North Fulton receive IICRC certifications in fields related to the mitigation of fire damage. Our 24-hour service line can be contacted at (770) 992-2777 

For more information check out After The Fire published by FEMA HERE