Your home or business catching on fire is probably one of your worst nightmares. When there’s a significant fire on your property the aftermath can be challenging to navigate. Your home might not be livable. You might have suffered a loss. The financial implications of a fire can be devasting to try to come to terms with, especially if you don’t have good insurance. However, no matter what situation you find yourself in, after the fire fighters leave, it’s on you to start disaster cleanup in North Charleston.
- Call Your Insurance Company- The first thing you need to do is contact your insurance company. The sooner you can do this the better, especially when disaster cleanup in North Charleston is often covered under homeowner’s and busines insurance.
- Remove Valuables- If you are unable to keep living in the home, and the fire department has given the Okay to go back inside, retrieve whatever valuables can be salvaged.
- Board Up- Once the fire department leaves, it is up to you to secure the building and your property. You should board up the doors and windows as best you can against trespassers.
- Cleanup- After you have safe lodging, it’s time to start the cleanup process. Firefighting damage almost always will require professional disaster cleanup in North Charleston due to the strenuous process of the job.
What Does Disaster Cleanup Include?
Depending on the extent of damage there are many different services you can expect from professional disaster mitigation companies. After a fire, some of the most common services property owners need include:
- Water Extraction
- Property Removal
- Wastewater Cleanup
- Odor Removal
- Mold Mitigation
- Drying and Dehumidifying
- Carpet Cleaning
- Carpet Removal
Every fire is different, and every disaster recovery effort will need different services to return to normal. Some insurance companies cover different services or will only cover fire damage under certain circumstances. Regardless of the situation you are in ServiceMaster of Charleston is ready to help you navigate this challenging time.
If you need disaster restoration services in Charleston, call ServiceMaster at 843-285-6206.
