Fire Restoration Process in Happy Valley, Oregon

1/19/2020 (Permalink)

After the fire has been put out and the fire department has left, do you know what your next steps should be towards getting your life back to normal?

Your first call should be to your insurance company to start the claim process, your next step should be to call SERVPRO of Milwaukie Happy Valley. While each fire is unique, they all typically follow the same process: 

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call SERVPRO of Milwaukie Happy Valley which is staffed to answer phones 24 hours a day. The office staff will ask a series of questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us dispatch our Fire Crew with the appropriate equipment and resources at the time that is more convenient for you

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

Our Fire Crew will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, the SERVPRO of Milwaukie Happy Valley can board up missing windows and walls 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We will then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process.

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces and Contents

SERVPRO of Milwaukie Happy Valley uses specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces.

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

SERVPRO of Milwaukie Happy Valley will clean all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. We use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We are also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.