Can My Furniture and Personal Belongings Be Cleaned After a House Fire in Monroe?

4/14/2020 (Permalink)

There are many things to consider when dealing with the aftermath of a fire. Contact SERVPRO for excellent help during this hard time.

SERVPRO Fire Restoration Crews Hold Multiple Certifications in Key Cleaning Disciplines to Meet the Needs of Our Monroe Neighbors

The emotional toll of a Monroe fire is often at its most poignant when heirlooms and beloved, one of a kind items seem past hope of cleaning. Not only are homeowners and their families saddened by the damage done to treasured articles, but also the disruption and expense of replacing smoke and soot compromised property are considerable burdens on your finances and time. 

How Do I Find a Company that Can Restore Both My Home and Its Contents?

Fire damage in Monroe homes knows few boundaries, with building materials and a vast array of contents at risk for ruin. Our mission is to make it “Like it never even happened,” across all aspects of loss for our customers. Fulfilling the mission means committing to cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing the physical space you and your family rely upon for shelter and comfort. It also includes showing concern for and working hard to restore the broad range of furnishings, household goods, and personal possessions that also suffered harm from the heat, smoke, and soot during and after the fire. We handle the restoration of both types of property loss. They are interrelated, and we strive to reduce the stress and frustration you feel under these unusual and challenging circumstances.

Should I Allow a Pack-Out of My Personal Property?

One of the ways SERVPRO delivers on the promise to assess and restore the contents of your home might include the recommendation of a move-out of furniture, window coverings, rugs, linens, clothing, books, pictures, documents, electronics, toys, and other damaged personal property. At a time of great upheaval and experience of feelings of significant loss, it can be unsettling to agree to have the bulk of your possessions packed up and taken away. We have compelling reasons, or we would not be suggesting this option. At all times in the process, we are open to discussing your questions and concerns. Our employees also help with the physical labor and transport, taking those concerns off your plate. 

What Are the Benefits of Restoration Efforts Off-Site?

Our production facility has available many cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing resources. Specially trained technicians who focus on bringing tarnished, soiled, and malodorous articles back to their original appearance and function await your property to demonstrate their skills. We can assess each item away from the hustle and bustle of the water removal, residue cleaning, and deodorization occurring inside your house. Clearing out the contents usually allows the mitigation and remediation procedures in your home to progress in a more streamlined manner. Some of the direct advantages we offer for contents restoration include:

• Industrial grade laundry facilities for textiles and soft items
• Access to dry cleaning experts familiar with fire damage challenges in Monroe
• Immersion cleaning facilities 
• Ultrasonic cleaning equipment, operated by certified technicians
• Space to create smaller cleaning, drying, and deodorizing chambers for furniture and other items 
• Resources like freeze-drying technology to dry out books, pictures, and documents soaked by firefighting fluids
• Connections to experts who can evaluate and recommend restoration strategies for soiled and wet computers, televisions, mobile devices, and other electronics

Will My Property Be Safe and Secure?

We use a detailed paper and computerized system that keeps track of every article packed out. The Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS) uses a combination of conventional lists, barcoding, and digital photography to provide a record of your packed-out property. As each item moves through assessment towards restoration, we provide documentation of its condition and the results of our interventions. Once we complete the processing of an item, we store it in anticipation of being returned to your home after the structure is ready. Our warehouse is climate controlled, and your items are kept apart from other customers. If you need specific items before your house is ready, we can locate and return them to you. 

Will My Insurance Pay for Contents Cleaning?

Although we cannot make specific promises, we have significant experience in working with insurance carriers during many different restoration projects. Your insurance company might have recommended that you consider reaching out to SERVPRO as your fire damage restoration partner in Monroe. Using the CCIS permits us to keep both our customers and their insurance companies in the loop as we assess the damage of contents and make plans for remediation. The amounts your insurance accepts and pays depends on contractual language and applicable law. Our documentation can provide support for your claim submissions. 

The team of managers and technicians at SERVPRO of Monroe / West Monroe prepare to support you after a fire loss with both your structural and contents concerns. Call us at (318) 345-5121 to consult with our experts who pledge to help you with skill and compassion.