Why Choose ServiceMaster for Fire Restoration in Tupelo?
- Expert well trained technicians.
- Coordination with your insurance carrier.
- Wall cleaning and blasting.
- Hard furniture: cleaning, polishing and refinishing.
- Specialty content restoration including photographs, documents and artwork.
Types of Fire Damage We Handle
- Protein Fire
- Complex Fire
- Natural Fire
- Furnace Malfunction
Immediate Fire Damage Response Services
- Board up or cover the property with tarp to secure the property or protect it from the elements.
- Inspect furnace or air conditioner unit; replace furnace filter, cover supply and return air vents to prevent cross contamination of smoke and odor into other areas; clean and deodorize duct work.
- Turn off electrical power to address safety issues
- Restore electrical power to use lighting and restoration equipment
- Remove debris to clear a way for complete restoration and provide for worker and occupant safety.
- Perform emergency water damage mitigation
- Perform emergency corrosion mitigation
- Empty refrigerators or freezers to prevent spoiling and associated odors; empty food cabinets; dispose of spoiled food items. Note: We recommend you keep a list of all disposed items.
- Begin initial odor control measures such as ventilation to air out the property, application of deodorizers, placement of air filtration units, etc.
- Arrange for emergency laundry/dry cleaning for several changes of clothing for immediate use while the remainder of your clothing is restored.
Our Commitment During Your Property Restoration
- Coordinate activities with your insurance claims representative.
- Separate items that will not be moved, including items that will not be restored.
- Pack, provide general inventory and transport your belongings to a secure facility. We will provide you with a copy of the general inventory.
- Perform restoration, cleaning, deodorization, repacking and storage.
- Provide regular, frequent communication regarding the progress of your restoration claim.
- Arrange for re-delivery of your household belongings once restoration and reconstruction is complete.
What can be salvaged after a fire?
When a fire destroys a home or business, it can be difficult to know what can be salvaged and what needs to be replaced. However, with proper planning and the help of professionals, there are many items that can still be saved after a fire.
You may be able to save valuable items such as jewelry or documents if they are stored in safes or other containers made from metal alloys such as steel or titanium. Similarly, electronics like computers, TVs, and gaming systems should also remain unscathed provided they were not directly exposed to flames for an extended period of time. These devices will need professional cleaning before being used again however as the smoke residue is highly corrosive when left unchecked over time.
Moreover, furniture made from hardwood, such as tables, chairs, and dressers, may still retain their structural integrity, even if their surfaces have been charred by heat during the incident. Carpets on the other hand usually cannot withstand direct contact with a flame so these will most likely need replacing entirely unless only minor portions were affected by smoke damage. The same goes for fabrics, curtains, and upholstery which are often irreparably damaged beyond repair during fires.
