Written by Andy Gurczak
August 21, 2022
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Commercial Fire and Smoke Restoration Claims
Having a fire in your business can be traumatic and stressful. Commercial fire and smoke restoration claims can be time-consuming and frustrating. If the fire caused a great deal of damage to a business, business owners may need the help of experienced public adjusters to get the business back up and running.
First, contact your insurance company to report the fire. Of course, the sooner you do that, the sooner the claims process will start.
Next, you’ll want to call a fire damage restoration company. They will provide emergency service so the cleanup of your damaged property can begin.
You will want companies experienced in commercial fire and smoke damaged restoration.
The residue left behind after a fire is hazardous and can cause health problems if it is not taken care of correctly and thoroughly. You do not want to clean up your business on your own after a fire.
The Restoration Process
The restoration process begins with an inspection by the restoration company. They will inspect damaged structures, the extent of fire damage, and where smoke and soot residue spread.
Water Damage Restoration Begins Immediately
For most medium to large fires, water damage is always an issue. They must remove as soon water as possible.
In addition, they have to completely dry out the areas which were covered by water. Otherwise, mold and mildew can appear.
Removal of Smoke and Soot
Most of the cleaning after a fire involves removing smoke and soot residues from the building structure and surfaces.
To remove soot and smoke residues, a smoke restoration technician uses specialized equipment. This equipment will pick up the smoke and soot residues. The technician will also use special sponges to wipe down wall, ceilings, etc.
The restore team will also remove smoke odors from the building.
They will inspect all equipment, such as computers, cabinets, and furniture. If they are still usable, they will clean the equipment.
Restoration
The restoration company will then get your building back to its pre-fire condition. This may mean replacing ceilings, new sheetrock and painting.
In addition, they will replace damaged windows and doors.
How Long Does a Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Take?
It depends.
Certainly, the length of a fire restoration project varies greatly. For instance, the sire of fire, and extent of smoke and soot damage are factors. Moreover, the type and size of the building are also important.
As a result, it can take a few days.
Or several weeks.
We Are Public Adjusters Who Handle Commercial Fire and Smoke Restoration Claims
We are a family-owned claims company with five decades of combined adjusting experience. As a result, if there’s one thing we understand, it’s that you need 100% of your claim value.
We are experts at disaster recovery. We will make an emergency response to your business to make sure your insurance company properly handles your claim.
At AllCity Adjusting we work to ensure you get 100% of your commercial fire and smoke restoration claims. Equally important, with over 50 years of combined experience as insurance adjusters, we know insurance companies and understand where they cut corners.
Moreover, we help you build a larger claim and maximize your claim value. Indeed, we get you back to normal fast.
Therefore, if you have received a low-ball offer from the insurance company, or they are taking too long to process your smoke damage insurance claim or you just want to talk to someone on your side, call us at 844.692.3587. Or you can email us at info@allcityadhjusting.com.
Best way to beat the insurance company is to hire AllCity Adjusting
At AllCity Adjusting we help residential and commercial clients alike get the claims support they need. Moreover, we have over 50 years of combined experience helping get our clients the max settlement time and time again. If your claim has been low balled or denied entirely we can help increase your maximum settlement. Call us today for a FREE consultation. Experience the AllCity difference.
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