What to Do After a House Fire

After suffering a house fire, it may be confusing here to start and what to do first.

At Tidal Wave Response, we put together this guide detailing the steps to follow to get things back to normal in the event of a house fire.

Stay Out of Your Damaged House

Just because the fire has been extinguished doesn’t mean it’s safe to re-enter your house. Find a safe place to stay for at least a few days. Even small fires need to be inspected and the property needs to be thoroughly cleaned before it’s safe to reoccupy the house.

Call A Reputable Fire Damage Restoration Company

Once the fire is extinguished, the first thing you should do is to call an experienced fire damage restoration company like Tidal Wave Response to help you restore your property to pre-loss condition. A dependable restoration company can help you through the recovery process and suggest the next steps based on the severity of the fire.

A fire damage restoration company will use advanced equipment to rid your home of smoke and odors.

Call Your Insurance Company

The next thing you should do is contact your insurance company immediately to report the loss and determine what’s required to successfully file a claim. Ensure you have all the necessary information about the date and time of the fire, the cause of the fire, location of the house, amount of damage done to your house and its contents, and any other factors that may be related to your claim.

Your insurance agent will guide you on how to file your claim and they will send an adjuster to personally inspect the damage.

What Not to Do After a House Fire

• Do not enter the house until the fire department has determined that it’s safe to enter the house. Fires can start again even if they appear to be out.
• Do not turn on gas or electricity until a professional has deemed them safe.
• Do not throw away any household items unless they’ve been examined by a restoration expert and deemed unsalvageable. You might be surprised that some items will retain their value after they’ve been cleaned and restored.
• Do not try to clean the smoke or soot yourself. You’ll not only expose yourself to toxic particles, but you may also not be able to get the job done right. It’s best to leave the job to a competent fire damage restoration company.

Have You Suffered a House Fire and Need Help to Restore Your Property to Pre-Loss Condition? Get in Touch with Tidal Wave Response

No one wants to go through the traumatic experience of a house fire. In the unfortunate event of a house fire, you should call a reputable fire damage restoration company to assess the level of damage and create an effective restoration plan.

Tidal Wave Response is a reputable water damage company that you can rely on for fire damage restoration, water damage restoration and smoke and soot damage restoration services.

Our restoration team uses advanced restoration equipment to salvage as much of your belongings as possible and restore your house to its original state.