Water Mold Fire offers Austin Fire Damage Restoration

A fire outbreak can cause a significant amount of damage to your property and belongings and can be quite devastating. The Austin Fire Damage Restoration experts at Water Mold Fire are here to make the process a little easier. Our team of experts knows exactly how to approach a fire-damaged property and get on the way to bringing it back to its original state faster than you expect. We’d like to inform you of the process so you can know what to expect.

The first step is to contact your insurance company and start the claims process. Then, you’ll need to find a place to stay while the restoration process takes place. Water Mold Fire will work quickly to board up any openings in your home or business and begin the cleaning process. We have special equipment and techniques that allow us to remove soot and smoke from every nook and cranny.

The next step is to address any water damage that occurred as a result of the firefighting efforts. We will dry out your property and make any necessary repairs. Once everything is dry, we can start rebuilding and restoring any damaged areas.

We understand that a fire can be a very stressful event. Water Mold Fire is here to help you through every step of the process so that you can focus on putting your life back together. Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and get started on your road to recovery.

Fire Damage Restoration Process

If you are here, we assume that you have already made Emergency Contact to extinguish the fire, if you have not stop reading and do so!

1. Safety is first and foremost. Remove yourself from the property until the fire is out and professionals have evaluated whether it is safe or not to return.
2. Inspection and Assessment: Once the fire has been extinguished, before you actually begin moving things or cleaning, your insurance assessors will need to take photographs to evaluate the loss due to the fire for which you can claim compensation. Lots of pictures!
3. 1. Insurance Company: Allow your adjuster to visit the property and prepare their estimate for your claim.
   2. Restoration Company: Around the same time a restoration company can also prepare your estimate to negotiate on your behalf vs. the insurance providers estimate if necessary.
4. Board Up / Tarp Service: Water Mold Fire is able to board up any broken windows and tarp a damaged roof so further damage does not occur.
5. Pack Out and Storage: We will pack out your personal belongings and place them in storage while work is being done. Each item is documented to ensure its safe return.
6. Cleanup: The sooner you get started on this the better. Fire damaged building material will not get any worse but the longer items damaged by smoke and water go without attention, the worse it gets. Only a qualified Restoration company like Water Mold Fire should be performing the work below.
7. 1. Water Removal- If water was used to put out the fire, this must be extracted and drying equipment put in place to dry the property.
   2. Demolition- Any fire damaged building materials need to be removed and thrown out. Materials that are within close proximity showing Smoke and Soot damage may also have to be removed. Depending on the severity of the fire, you may also need duct work replaced.
   3. Cleaning – A thorough cleaning with smoke / odor removal products must be used at the entire property to make sure there are no lingering issues present.
8. Reconstruction: After the cleaning is complete and there are no signs of fire damaged materials or smoke odors, the rebuilding process can begin.

Cost of Austin Fire Damage Restoration

When determining how much it will cost to have a professional restoration company perform fire damage repairs, it is dependent on the type of fire and the extent of the damage. It is pretty rare that we see a fire that is large enough to require professional attention cost less than $2,000.

Unfortunately, a fire can get upwards of $50,000+ in a larger home with multiple rooms affected. On average, our Austin Water Damage Restoration projects are around $10,000 per 1000 sq ft. Please keep in mind that it varies greatly depending on the location of the fire and the extent. For example, if the fire was in the kitchen the rebuild alone will likely cost $10,000 depending on the home.

If you have had a fire in your home, it is important to have the damage repaired as soon as possible. Fire damage can continue to cause problems even after the fire has been extinguished. If you wait too long to have the damage repaired, it can lead to further damage and even mold growth. Having the damage repaired quickly will help to minimize the amount of overall damage and will also help to prevent any further problems.

Insurance Coverage for Fire Damage

The first step is always to contact your insurance company and file a claim. After the claim has been filed, you will be assigned an adjuster who will come out to inspect the damage.

The insurance company will then give you an estimate of what they are willing to pay for the repairs.

Keep in mind that the insurance company’s estimate is usually lower than what it will actually cost to repair the damage.

This is where it is important to have a professional restoration company on your side. The restoration company will work with your insurance adjuster to make sure that all of the damage is accounted for and that you are getting the full amount of coverage that you are entitled to.

Once the insurance company has approved the repairs, the restoration company will begin the process of repairing the damage. This can involve anything from removing debris and soot to rebuilding entire rooms.

The cost of the repairs will depend on the extent of the damage and how much needs to be rebuilt.Luckily for most people involved with a fire damage, most insurance providers cover the majority of the repairs on this besides the deductible as long as you were not at fault. These can at least relieve some of the financial burden that is placed on people for this type of disaster.

You can also sign an Assignment of Benefits with Water Mold Fire in most cases. In short, this means you sign the rights of your claim over to us and we take it from there. This is the fastest way to get the work done by us as we do not have to wait on adjusters or anything along those lines.

We will perform the work, document everything and bill the insurance directly. If the insurance provider does not pay your claim, you are not liable!

Fire Damage Prevention

Once the fire has been put out and the Fire Damage Repairs have been performed, it is time to start thinking about prevention in the future. Here are some simple tips that can be used to stop more fires or at least limit the amount of damage they do.

Fire Extinguishers

Installing fire extinguishers in your home can help to fight the fire before help arrives and this can also help to reduce the damage caused by the fire.

Sprinkler System

Installing fire sprinklers in your home can help to reduce the destruction due to a fire by around 90%, which can in turn help to reduce your insurance premiums. Sprinklers help to prevent the spreading of fire to other parts of your home by spraying water on the fire. Also, sprinklers use lesser water, almost 8.5 times lesser than traditional fire hoses while putting out a fire. Unfortunately this is very difficult unless the property is new construction.

Smoke Detectors

These are extremely useful and trigger an alarm to alert people in case of a fire outbreak. There are 2 types of smoke detectors – ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric smoke detectors. There are also smoke detectors that can be part of a SMART home and notify you via a mobile app even when you are not at home.

No Open Flames

Limit or eliminate the amount of open flames you have in your home or business. This includes candles, cigaretts, matches, lighters, etc. If you don’t use fire in your house, it drastically reduces your chance of getting fire damage!

Final Tips for Fire Damage Restoration

When a fire occurs, the period between 24-48 hours after the fire is known as the “golden hours” within which fire damage restoration can be done. This is the ideal period to start the fire damage restoration process. After the golden hours have passed, the fire damage will become more difficult to restore.

Fire damage restoration can be a daunting task, but it is important to remember that it is possible to restore your home or business after a fire. With the right team of professionals, you can get your property back to its pre-fire condition. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Do NOT enter the home until it has been deemed safe and structurally sound by a qualified professional.
• Beginning the damage recovery process early can help to prevent the costs of restoration from rising due to stains forming on furnishings, carpets and other materials.
• However, it is not advisable to start the restoration process until 24 hours after the fire, as during this period all the smoke and dust will settle, which can cause respiratory problems.
• The process should also not be started until documentation by yourself, a representative of yourself and your insurance company, so this can often delay the process.
• When returning to your home after a fire outbreak, it is advisable to wear masks to avoid breathing in the smoke and dust, which can be harmful.
• Avoid attempting to clean the draperies, upholstery of the furniture, carpets and other fabrics, as this will only cause the soot to get smeared further and cause greater damage.

A fire outbreak can be devastating and cause a lot of destruction, not only to your property but to all your belongings as well.

Here at Water Mold Fire Restoration, we not only specialize in fire damage restoration but also handle smoke and soot damage as well. We have ample experience in fire damage repairs and with our state of the art equipment and utilizing the latest and greatest cleaning methods.

Our team of experts will work tirelessly to get your home or office back to its pre-loss condition as quickly as possible.

Water Mold Fire Restoration is a full-service fire damage restoration company. We have a team of experienced and certified professionals who are available 24/7 to help you with all your fire damage needs. We understand the importance of quick action when it comes to fire damage and will work quickly to get your property back to its pre-loss condition.

This type of work is not a “quick” process but we will get it done as fast as doing this type of job is possible. You can call us on 512-540-5768 or send us an email for a quick quote.

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Water Mold Fire Restoration of Austin

WMF offers all of Austin help with Water Damage, Mold Removal, and Fire Restoration problems. Give us a call with any questions or for emergency assistance at 512-540-5768.

•  11266 Taylor Draper Ln #1734, Austin Texas 78759, United States
•  austin@watermoldandfire.net
•  512-540-5768