MA Housing Authority Fire Water Damage Unit Restoration
Fire Damaged Unit Restoration
A fire can be a devastating experience, and the thought of restoring fire damaged property can seem overwhelming. CMR specializes in MA Housing Authority Fire Water Damage unit restoration
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a fire department located somewhere in the United States responds to a fire every 24 seconds.
Fire damage restoration is the process of returning a fire and smoke damaged property to pre-loss condition.
Fire cleanup and restoration jobs can take weeks or months due to the destructive nature of this type of disaster.
Whereas water damage restoration involves mitigating water and drying out the property — a task that can often be completed in days, fire restoration may involve things like of property board up, demolition and reconstruction on top of tasks such as debris, odor and soot removal, contents cleaning and working to remove any disturbed hazards such as lead and asbestos.
There are five steps CMR follows when restoring fire damaged units.
1. Assessment of Damage
After first confirming the property is safe to enter, the first thing a fire damage contractor must do is perform an assessment of the damage sustained in the fire and ensuing water intrusion. This typically involves assessing how far the flames and smoke have penetrated into the structure and how extensive any clean up is likely to be. This step also involves assessment of the contents inside of the property to determine what should be discarded and what can be packed out and restored. At the end of a thorough assessment, the restoration company will have a better idea of the scope of the work, how long it will take and can begin formulating a cost estimate.
2. Security of Property & Debris Removal
After the assessment has been performed, the next step is securing the property. This includes installing fencing around the property, removing debris around the perimeter, and boarding up openings in the structure, as well as tarping or sealing off parts of the roof to protect what’s left of the property from the weather. If certain areas of the property were not impacted by the fire, then it’s important for restoration professionals to ensure that this area is sealed off from the area that was impacted to minimize any cross contamination.
3. Demolition, Water Mitigation & Dry Out
The goal during this stage is to prevent further damage due to mold or corrosion by removing water and drying out the property. Personal property will be removed from the interior of the structure. Damaged drywall, flooring and other materials will be removed down to the studs as necessary. Water extraction crews will work with commercial equipment to dry out the structure. Roof tarps will be maintained during this stage to prevent further intrusion of water.
4. Clean Up & Smoke Removal
This is the most intensive part of a fire damage restoration job: clean up. This step typically involves a lot of manual labor to properly clean smoke and soot from interior and exterior surfaces. In many cases, every inch of the affected area will need to be cleaned. Following proper clean up, deodorizing agents are used to fully remove any lingering smoke odors. If water damage restoration has also been performed, it may be necessary to sanitize or apply antimicrobial chemicals to halt any subsequent mold growth. Off site, any contents that have been packed out are also likely being restored to pre-loss condition. Clean up also involves duct cleaning to remove any soot, smoke or debris that may have settled in ducts.
5. Construction & Restoration
The final step in returning the property to pre-loss condition is performing any necessary fire damage repairs or to rebuild fire-damaged areas. In the case of a fire, parts of the structure may be completely unsalvageable during the initial assessment, and therefore have to be removed and replaced. This may include: rebuilding and replacing the roof, replacing electrical, replacing and painting drywall, replacing flooring materials, replacing interior counters, fixtures, etc. to bring the property back to pre-loss condition.
Contact CMR today to schedule a consultation to assess the damage your property has maintaned and receive a rapid response quote.
MA Housing Authority Fire Water Damage
Water Damaged Unit Restoration
Water damage can have a drastic and lasting impact on apartments. If the water damage is severe, it can even affect neighboring units. As a Housing Authority, there are several factors to consider when there is a water damage situation in your complex. CMR specializes in MA Housing Authority Fire Water Damage unit restoration
Prompt action
As the property manager, it is important to contact a water restoration specialist like CMR as soon as possible. It is ideal to consider a water restoration specialist that provides assistance with insurance documentation. CMR has extensive experience handling all insurance paperwork related to water damaged unit restoration.
Identify the source
There are several possible sources of water damage within apartments, which are listed below:
• Leaky/broken faucet
• Leaky refrigerator
• Flooded toilet
Faulty appliances, broken faucets are the major causes of water damage in apartments. Overlooking the possibility of an overflowing bathtub or forgetting it completely can easily lead to a water damage situation.
Document the damage
Ensure that you take videos and photos of water damage as early as possible. This will come in handy when documenting files for insurance and in helping your water damage specialist repair the damage. It is ideal to keep these files for at least a year.
Contacting a water restoration company
Contact CMR today to schedule a consultation to assess the damage your property has maintaned and receive a rapid response quote.