Fire Damage Restoration

Fire Damage Restoration Services We Provide

Alpha Omega offers complete restoration services for your fire damaged property. Our comprehensive process (see below) ensures that we take every step necessary to restore your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Fire damage restoration by Alpha Omega includes:

• Temporary protection and board-up
• Water removal
• Water damage restoration
• Carpet and material removal
• Cleaning and sanitation
• Smoke damage restoration, including odor removal
• Content inventory and pack-out
• Content cleaning and long-term content storage

We know how devastating a fire can be. We will do everything we can to minimize the impact of this catastrophic event, including helping to locate, preserve, and store your belongings while restoration takes place. We will also work quickly and efficiently to help you get back to normal as soon as possible.

Common Causes of Fire Damage

Fire is a recognized hazard in homes and businesses. Although there are fire safety steps you can take to reduce the risk, there is always a chance that fires will occur. Among the most common causes of fire are:

• Cooking fires – Cooking is the leading cause of house fires in the US. It’s the cause of almost half of all fires. Stay in the kitchen and remain alert while cooking to avoid fires.
• Heaters and fireplaces – Portable heaters can cause fires if placed too close to flammable materials. Older space heaters often lacked safeguards and should be replaced. Make sure your chimneys are cleaned regularly and use a sturdy screen in front of the fireplace.
• Electrical fires – – Electrical fires can occur in faulty wiring or because of overloaded outlets. Have your electrical system inspected and make sure electrical work is done by an electrician. Don’t use frayed or damaged extension cords.
• Candles and smoking – Candles and smoking introduce additional potential fire hazards to your home in areas that may not be resistant to catching fire. Don’t place candles near flammable materials, and always monitor candles as they burn. Don’t smoke in bed, and always have a safe and sturdy ashtray to place cigarettes and their ashes.

Regardless of how or where a fire started, it can spread through the home and cause considerable damage.

What to Do After Fire Damage

Your first concern when a fire starts is getting everyone to safety. Once everyone is safe and you’ve contacted emergency services to fight the fire and deal with injuries, you can start taking steps to deal with property damage.

• Stay off the property – There are many potential dangers on a property that’s been damaged by fire. These may include weakened floors, toxic fumes, residual hot spots, and more. Do not go on the property until the fire department has said that it will be safe to do so.
• Contact your insurance company – Your odds of getting payment from your insurance company increase when you report fire damage promptly. The good news is fire damage is generally covered by insurance. Fire damage coverage typically includes not just repairs to the property, but compensation for short-term rentals or hotels to stay in while restoration work proceeds.
• Contact a fire damage restoration company – After contacting your insurance, your next call should be to a professional fire damage restoration company. They can help get fire damage restoration started immediately, including limiting further damage to your property. Alpha Omega is standing by 24/7 to help with fire damage restoration at any time of day or night.
• Recover your possessions – Our team will help you create a detailed list of damaged property so you can file a comprehensive claim with your insurance company. We can also accompany you into the damaged property for help in recovering essential personal documents, including birth certificates, social security cards, IDs, and passports. Make a list of anything you can’t find so you can replace it.
• Seal the property – A fire can leave your home open to the elements. Destroyed windows, doors, walls, and roof can all be entry points for water, animals, vandals, and thieves. Alpha Omega can provide a temporary board-up service to protect your property from further damage.

After this, you may need to look for a place where your family can stay while repairs progress.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Process

At Alpha Omega, we have a thorough restoration process that ensures all restoration work is handled properly. With Alpha Omega fire damage restoration, you can expect:

• Fire damage inspection – When we first arrive, we will inspect your property to determine the extent of damage. We’ll create a customized restoration plan that will include both the cost of restoration and its timeline. We may have to negotiate this with your insurance company.
• Emergency board-up – A board-up protects your property from further damage due to weather, animals, vandalism, and theft.
• Water extraction and removal – If water was used to extinguish the fire, your property may need to have the water extracted. We can quickly remove visible water and dry both visible and hidden areas affected by water.
• Fire damage cleanup – We’ll remove objects and parts of the building damaged by fire. This clears the way for repairs and full restoration.
• Fire damage repairs – We will repair the damage to restore the structural integrity and stability of your home or business.
• Smoke and soot removal – Once repairs are complete, we can begin removing the residue from the fire. This includes visible soot residue and lingering smoke odors. In addition to smoke deodorization, we will eliminate any potential safety hazards caused by toxic smoke residue.

The exact timetable for your repairs will depend on the extent of the damage. However, the sooner you start, the sooner we can complete your repairs.