Water damage from a home fire

1/19/2022 (Permalink)

1. When people think of their homes catching on fire, they think of just that. Fire smoke and soot are not the only things to worry about after a home fire. There is also extensive water damage that can affect your belongings and the structure of your home. When you have a fire in your home the firefighters’ must use a forceful amount of water to get it out. In return this may affect your home’s structure and belongings.

With water damage no matter how big or small there is always potential for mold growth. If mold spores begin to grow, it can cause more problems for you. With everything can happen to your home after a fire it is extremely important to take proper actions.

• Call your insurance company
• Document the damage
• Find a professional to help
• Ask what to do next

If you have a fire, water, mold or asbestos disaster give SERVPRO a call today. We have highly trained certified professionals ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!