FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION

According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than one-quarter of the reported fires in 2015–2019 (26 percent) occurred in home environments.

The most common causes of house fires are:

• cooking
• heating
• electrical distribution and lighting equipment
• intentional fire setting
• smoking materials

Thankfully, not all fires burn a house to the ground, but even small fires do a great deal of damage. There is heat damage from the fire itself and water damage from putting the fire out. But after a fire is contained, there’s also smoke and soot damage to deal with as well.

Many times, after a house fire, fire damage restoration is necessary.  Unique Exteriors and Restoration is here to help!  It is important to move quickly and efficiently to clean and secure your home, especially if the roof, walls or windows are open to the elements.  If rainwater is intruding into your home, you could wind up with the challenge of health risks associated with mold.

FIRST, call you insurance company.  Each company will have its own protocol to follow, but in general will want to make sure the property is protected and that you begin an inventory of the damage.

NEXT, call Unique Exteriors and Restoration at (270) 231-7724.  We offer 24/7 support!  

We can help work with your insurance adjuster to make sure all of the damage is found up front and included in your claim.  Areas that will be inspected are:

• Roof. Burning embers could have caused damage, or the wood underlying the shingles could have gotten moldy.
• Siding and stucco. The heat from the fire could cause the siding to melt or the stucco to crack.
• Windows. Heat can cause window frames to melt or blister. It can also cause glass to warp or discolor.
• Plumbing and heating. Fire can damage pipes, ducts, and soldering or connectors.
• Interior walls and framing. The inspector may need to remove some wallboard to check the framing or look for mold.

As Professionals in the restoration industry, we offer a wide range of services, including:

• Securing the house. We will board up the house and place tarps on the roof immediately after the fire to prevent weather damage.
• Assessing the damage. We’ll inspect all the rooms to assess the damage done by fire, smoke, soot, and water.
• Water removal and drying. We use air movers & dehumidifiers to dry out the home before mold or mildew sets in.
• Removing smoke & soot. Unique Restoration and Exteriors uses specialized equipment to effectively remove smoke & soot from surfaces.
• Cleaning. We will clean any items that have been impacted by the fire but are still salvageable.
• Restoration. We are also licensed trusted, licensed contractors in Owensboro and able to restore your home to its original condition.