3 Common Mistakes When Dealing With Fire Damage And Repairs

After the flames of a house fire have dwindled, you would think all the damage has been done. However, the damage can actually get worse if the right actions are not taken in a timely manner. Here are the 3 most common mistakes homeowners in Charlotte make following a fire that can actually lead to more damage.

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Get overwhelmed 

 Now this is much easier said than done, but you cannot let yourself become overwhelmed. Most of the time, homeowners will assume the damages done to their home at 100 percent, when in actuality it is only at 25 percent. We know it looks bad, really bad, once the flames are out. Charred materials, soot, and ash all leave behind a pretty devastating scene to the untrained eye, especially when it is your own home and belongings that you are seeing the remains of. With the right help, nearly anything and everything can be repaired and restored to a pre-loss condition – which just so happens leads to the next most common (and costly) mistake…

Try to handle the repairs on their own

 Trying to save a little money by handling fire damage repair on your own, or having a friend try to help you when neither of you have the proper expertise let alone experience, will actually end up costing you more in the long run both with time and money.  You need to call a company that is licensed and certified in proper fire damage repair and restoration. With emergency response services, Restoration 1 – Winston/Salem is not only able to handle all the cleanup, but we can also take care of any needed repairs. Calling the right company ensures that your home is restored to its pre-loss condition as quickly as possible, all while mitigating damage. Consequently, you will be able to let go of any overwhelming feelings when you call Restoration 1 because we will handle everything, and we mean everything.

Fail to keep a record of the damage

 Your homeowner’s insurance will reimburse you for your losses in the fire, as long as you have a record of the damage. Photos and lists can help you keep an accurate inventory of your belongings, including what can be saved, and what is a total loss. Once the fire department has deemed the premises safe to enter, you need to remove as many valuable belongings as possible to increase the odds of solving them. This is a good time to record damages, gather personal belongings, and begin the task of recording damages to your insurance. Everything that was lost should be recorded, even down to food that was discarded. 

If you have suffered a house fire in Charlotte, Restoration 1 Winston/Salem is ready for your call 24/7. We understand the devastation that follows a fire, and want to be able to take care of your every need; from initial board-up services, to contents pack out, storage, and cleaning, through reconstruction and deodorization, we can handle the entire fire damage repair process from start to finish. Don’t make the same mistakes many homeowners have made, and call Restoration 1 right away.