A fire starting in a home can be one of the most devastating types of disasters that could occur to it. Even small fires can cause significant damage throughout the house that is likely to require substantial repairs in order to correct. For any homeowner that is evaluating their options for residential fire damage restoration, there are several types of damage that they are likely to have to contend with during this process.

Burn Damage

One of the most obvious and well-known types of damage that may occur to the home will be significant burn damage from the flames. Depending on the location of the fire and the size of the flames, the damage that could be involved may be substantial. In many instances, entire sections of the walls, ceiling,s and floors may have to be removed, or the entire room may need to undergo major renovations. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, it will have to be a priority for the homeowner to have the structural integrity of these spaces evaluated.

Smoke Residue

The damage from the flames is far from the only concern during fire damage restoration projects. For example, it will also be necessary to consider the damage that the smoke from the fire could have caused. A common example of this could be the tendency of the smoke to leave a residue over many surfaces. If the home has an open design or the smoke is able to enter the HVAC system, this could be a problem throughout the entire house. Cleaning up this smoke residue can be essential for avoiding the health complications that exposure may cause, and it can also be necessary to eliminate the odor from this residue. Not surprisingly, this part of the cleaning process will require specialized tools that can deep clean the various surfaces where the smoke residue may have accumulated.

Water Damage

Water damage is another side effect of home fires. This is especially true for homes that have sprinkler systems in them. While the water can be extremely effective at extinguishing most types of fires, it is possible for this to cause substantial secondary damage to the home. While this may not be a type of damage restoration that a person may think about when it comes to home fires, it can be one of the more costly aspects of the restoration in situations where the fire was small. Additionally, failing to be prompt with cleaning and restoring the interior after the fire sprinklers have activated can give the water a chance to soak deep into surfaces where it can cause substantial damage.

Talk to a contractor in your area if you need home fire damage restoration.