How Response Time Will Help Mitigate Fire and Smoke Damage

October 4, 2018

Fire or Smoke Damage in your home: How Response Time Is Critical

After the experience of a devastating fire in your home, one of the first questions that come to mind is if the home could ever look the same again. The walls, ceilings, and furniture are often burnt, while almost all surfaces are either smoldered or covered with black ash, and the unmistakable smell of smoke due to smoke damage seems to be all you can smell.

Therefore, in such dire circumstances, it is imperative to stay as calm as possible and remember that it is indeed possible to restore your home to its former glory by calling for the services of a fire damage contractor immediately. You need to do so within 24 hours of a fire disaster in order to prevent widespread secondary damage.

Fire damage restoration is a crucial process that must be undertaken straightaway to salvage what may still be saved. Everyone knows this, but because battling the fire requires drowning the flames with water, you're often forced to address both water and fire damage issues simultaneously. On one hand, you need to douse the fire; on the other, the water you use will cause a secondary problem after the flames have died down.

If that wasn't enough, there is always the problem of smoke to contend with. This is why it is best to leave all forms of restoration to the pros, like NWA Restore It, Inc., not just because they have the right equipment, experience and expertise, but also because of their rapid response time.

The importance of fast response time is not limited to rescuing people and pets. The potential to restore your home also depends on taking quick action. The average time it would take the restoration experts to arrive and begin working is equally decisive.

NWA Restore It, Inc. responds quickly - treating your property and contents with the utmost respect. We'll immediately contain the damage to secure the site from further loss. We'll install tarps, plywood, and other necessary precautions as needed. We can inventory your belongings, evaluate their condition, and remove them from the property (storing them if necessary) until your home or business is restored to its pre-loss condition. We are also equipped to restore many of your belongings to pre-loss condition.

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