RESTORATION AFTER AN ELECTRICAL FIRE

1/20/2020 (Permalink)

RESTORATION AFTER AN ELECTRICAL FIRE

What is an electrical fire?

 A failure or malfunction within the electrical components of equipment or machinery can cause electrical fires. Electrical fires originate in electric wires, cables, circuit breakers, and within electrical components. Electrical fires are common in both commercial and residential settings.

Electrical fires might start from old wiring or a faulty appliance. The damage caused by an electrical fire can be devastating, but homeowners are rest-assured that restoration after an electrical fire is more than possible. Restoration experts will work with you to get you back into your home.

Fire Restoration after an Electrical Fire

The restoration team will inspect the damage. A reliable remediation company would do an assessment first before getting down to business. Since fire damage could also lead to other types of damages, it is important to employ a company that can cover all sorts of damage.

Smoke damage from the fire and water damage from exterminating the fire will also be included in the assessment. It is important to have a fire damage restoration team come to the property right away. The longer smoke and ash remains, the more damage it can cause to your home. Ash is very acidic, causing corrosion over time.

Electrical fire damage restoration experts know how to remove smoke and ash in a safe way. Restoration teams go through training and certifications to handle cleanup after an electrical fire.

Restoration professionals clean and deodorize the items within your home. Cleaning and restoring carpets, specialty rugs, and upholstered furniture an personal contents is their main goal, to restore as much as possible. They also take care of smoke and ash damage. The fire may have only touched a portion of the house, but smoke and ash could have traveled to other rooms throughout the house.

ELECTRICAL FIRE PREVENTION

After an electrical fire, it is important to prevent an electrical fire from happening again. To prevent an electrical fire, learn to recognize the warning signs that indicate a possible wiring or electrical problem.

1. Ensure any electrical modifications meet existing codes
2. Inspect and repair outlets and switches
3. Inspect a home and make any necessary repairs before you purchase and move in
4. Replace outdated or malfunctioning fuses and circuit breakers and instruct you on proper usage.

Here at SERVPRO of Ventura we are proud to serve. When serious disaster hits, we stand ready to mobilize our team to help out during any kind of crisis. Trusting SERVPRO of Ventura to do the job is having your family safe at home again. Call us at (805) 656-3911 for an estimate.