How Essential Is Estimation of Fire Damage in Burlington Homes?

11/6/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians are trained and experienced in all phases of fire damage restoration. We are here to help.

SERVPRO Estimates the Level of Damage and the Likely Costs of Restoration

Once the fire at your Burlington home is put out, your main focus shifts to salvaging items and restoring the damaged areas; collecting various estimates are essential before embarking on the restoration process. 

Since estimation takes some time, you may be tempted to avoid it when restoring fire damage at your Burlington home. However, when you understand the importance of estimates, any time spent doing them is worthy. Since SERVPRO tackles several fire restoration tasks simultaneously, it is possible to do the estimates without delaying other processes significantly.

A properly done estimate should help reveal:

• The variety of resources needed to complete the restoration
• Cost of cleaning, repairing or replacing items
• The different types and extent of damages

The resources needed for restoration vary greatly, so it is easy to underestimate or overestimate what is required at your loss site, with dire consequences. In some loss situations, you might need to move out items, while in others, a supplementary power source is necessary for heating the building. A thorough evaluation of the loss helps reveal such needs and the costs involved.

You may think of the decision whether to repair or dispose of damaged items as based solely on the level of damage. However, factoring in the cost is also necessary. Our SERVPRO technicians help establish the costs it takes to restore various materials through cleaning or resurfacing. We let you know whether such cost differs significantly from replacement cost so that you can make an informed decision. For instance, replacing insulation is relatively low cost, so our technicians remove and replace the top layers of insulation from walls rather than wasting time cleaning them.

SERVPRO of Bristol can help you understand fire damage clearly by making it clear whether you are primarily dealing with residue deposits, material degradation from heat and flames, or a severe odor problem. Call us at (860) 582-3330. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster