Fire Or Water Damage Cleanup: What’s Worse & Costs More
Water damage cleanup is bad, but fire damage costs more when water is used to extinguish the flames because water can cause mold to grow if not properly dried out and smoke odor has to be removed from everything. But don’t worry, we can help with fire and water cleanup, repair, restoration, and even insurance claims.
Fire Repair & Smoke Damage Restoration in Chicago by Harris Claims Services
Fire damage is a homeowner or business owner’s worst nightmare. While a fire discovered and put out early may limit damage to the structure, it still delivers a severe blow to any home or business in the Greater Chicagoland area. Damage to your home from scorched furniture and toxic fumes takes considerable time, effort, money, and resources to clean up and restore back to its pre-loss condition.
Harris Claims Services’ Fire Restoration Division, provides the “Harris Advantage”. We offer the complete package of fire cleanup, repair, and smoke damage restoration services on top of fire damage insurance claims help. Our goal is simple, repair the fire damage, eliminate the smoke and odor, and return the home to its original state or better. Fire-damaged property requires experts to professionally clean and restore it before it can be safe to occupy.
Call the certified, experienced professionals at Harris Fire Restoration Division. Our warranty of work is the longest in the fire repair industry. We have been doing this for 30 years.
The Impact of Fire and Smoke Damage to Your Home
Damage from fire and smoke is completely unexpected. Much like water damage after the fire is put out. All this can destroy a home or business in a matter of minutes, including personal items and other valuables. The damage left behind is considerable and requires specialized cleanup and restoration treatment to fully recover. Smoke and water in addition to fire cause damage to walls, flooring, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
Many times, the damage from the fire results in severe damage to the building’s structure. In those situations when a collapse may be an issue, an experienced restoration company should be employed to brace and shore up the property. This provides safety and preserves the site for inspection and policy compliance issues. Shoring and bracing property after a fire is not new to us. We have the experience to get it done.
Additional Issues Following A Fire, Such as Water Damage
Proper fire repairs can vary depending on who you trust. Whoever you trust to make the repairs must understand that many of the elements used to extinguish fires, such as water and foam, can also cause other forms of damage to your property. Water and foam damage creates another form of cleanup. The threat of mold, which can show up within 48 hours of a fire, can be extremely difficult to remediate.
Damaged electrical units present dangers of electrical shock. Leaking gas can be an issue and is best left to the professionals at Harris Claims Services as well.
Because we handle all types of claims, repairs, cleanup, and areas of restoration, the Harris Fire Restoration Division is well-qualified for any situation. We treat our customer’s property as if it were our own, leaving no stone left unturned. You can rest assured of a first-rate job, done right, the first time because we stand behind everything that we do.
The Harris Advantage for Fire Repairs & Our Process
Fire, smoke, and water damage cleanup and restoration needs to begin as soon as the property has been deemed safe by officials. Fire restoration is designed to mitigate any and all current and importantly further damage that occurs as a result of the residues of fire, smoke, water, foam, and heat. It’s the responsibility of the property owner under the terms of the policy of insurance.
In the immediate aftermath of a fire on your property, it is critical to call in the restoration professionals at Harris Claims Services’ Fire Restoration Division. Let us provide a complete range of fire, water, and smoke damage services to your home or business.
24/7 emergency service means we can have a technician on-site within hours of the fire. Our years of experience is invaluable to property owners. We have seen it all from small disasters to large, from homes to condos to businesses, to million-dollar townhome complexes. Our certified personnel, fire repair experts have experience in all areas of fire restoration, construction, cleanup, and fire water damage claims. We know how to take care of your unique needs.
Taking care of the process as soon as possible can lower the chances of your property suffering additional damage. We recommend that you open all your windows to start clearing the property of smoke and soot, as they contain toxic carcinogens that can adversely affect your health. You should also shut off all power and gas until repairs are made.
The use of a mask is a must. In fact, we suggest you do not enter the property unless you are sure there is no health risk. The particles in the air after a fire are not the same as sitting around a campfire. Plastics and asbestos can be nasty stuff, to say the least.
The HCS staff is also certified and experienced, which means they can properly assess your specific problem, plan a course of action, and then begin the cleanup restoration process. Prompt response and immediate service means your water, fire, or mold damage is taken care of, and of course, all work is backed by the industry’s most comprehensive guarantee.
Call Harris Claims Services when you need help the most. Get the Harris Advantage, (847) 329-8444.
