What to Do and Where to Stay After a Significant Home Fire

3/16/2017 (Permalink)

After any serious fire, SERVPRO professionals can assist you immediately in board-up and fire restoration services. Call us today for any fire needs!

Nobody expects to have residential fire yet alone deal with the uncertainties of the restoration and the aftermath. A residential fire can be catastrophic, and the family is forced to deal with a significant disruption to their daily lives.

Families are often relocated to stay with relatives or temporarily live in a hotel until the fire damage restoration is complete. Children and adults are removed from their familiar surroundings and forced to modify their lifestyle until they can safely return to their home. Of course, most Oxford Valley fire damage is not so severe that displace is needed. This is a major inconvenience that nobody is prepared to deal with regardless of how good the emergency preparedness plan proves to be. Aside from the initial shock factor, people may take a few days off of work to deal with the fire damage and work with their insurance company. This leads to unplanned time off of work, and they may end up losing a portion of their income. SERVPRO works with your insurance adjuster to arrive at a plan of restoration that is fair to you. We even help with the paperwork.
 
Not only is a residential fire unexpected, but it is also associated with a tremendous deal of stress and unanticipated financial expenses. Personal property and the structural inspections by our company can offer what we think are salvageable, non-salvageable, and questionable items. This includes heirlooms, art, and electronics. You and your insurance company make the final determination. Trying to settle a family into temporary living quarters is not easy and requires everyone to get adjusted to a new routine. Check with your local American Red Cross for assistance and shelter. Basic needs have to be addressed such as clothing, hygiene, bathing, eating, and sleeping in a safe place.
 
During this difficult time, families are making the necessary adjustments to resume life as planned while waiting patiently to hear the outcome of their home. In a time of uncertainties, you can place your trust in the experts at SERVPRO of Levittown. Contact us at (215) 785-1777 to help you deal with the residential fire and walk you through the steps of the process. We can restore your home, reduce your stress, and provide a final walk through to guarantee your satisfaction with your restored property.