iFlooded has one of the best fire restoration crews in Queens, NY. iFlooded has a tried and tested formula for restoration after a fire has occurred. This begins with an effective fire damage clean-up exercise and ends with enacting proper fire & smoke damage restoration protocols. Outlined are the procedures we follow:

Assessment

The first step in the restoration process is to assess the damage. This includes assessing the extent of the fire and smoke damage, as well as any water damage that may have occurred. During this process, a professional determines the scope of the damage and develops a restoration plan.

The insurance company will also send an assessor to determine the extent of the damage. The assessor will inspect the property and make a list of all the damages that have occurred. This information will be used to file a claim with the insurance company for validation purposes.

File a Claim

After assessing the damage, it’s essential to file a claim with your insurance company. They will help cover the costs of restoring your property. Property owners should contact their insurance company as soon as possible to start the claim process. Insurance companies will work with fire and smoke damage restoration professionals to get the property restored as quickly as possible.

Debris Removal

After the property has been assessed and the claim has been filed, the next step is debris removal. Fire and smoke can leave behind a lot of debris, so it must be removed before any other restoration work can be done.

Drying

After the debris is cleared out, drying can begin. Putting out fires requires a lot of water that can cause secondary damage. This water often sips into walls, floors, and the environment. Drying is necessary to prevent mold growth and other issues related to water damage, so this process must be done correctly. Additionally, professionals will often use various devices to speed up the drying time of a space. These might include high-velocity fans or dehumidifiers.

Smoke Restoration

Although smoke isn’t as damaging as fire, the odors left behind need to be removed entirely before furniture, drapes, or other items are replaced in the room. This process involves using chemicals that break down the pollutant molecules found in smoke at an accelerated rate to be safely eliminated from surfaces and fabrics without harming them.

Smoke restoration is often extensive as it removes the smoke smell from the home and any soot or ashes that may have been left behind. Sometimes walls and ceilings need to be repainted or even replaced due to the extensive damage done by the fire and smoke. 

Structural Restoration

If there was any structural damage caused by the fire, reconstruction work will be required. This may include repairing or replacing beams, walls, ceilings, and other structural elements.

Contents Restoration

Finally, any belongings affected by the fire will need to be restored. This may include cleaning, repairing, or replacing damaged items.