Another crucial step is to limit the amount of damage by protecting areas of your
property that may have become exposed due to your initial loss and that can become
more severely damaged as time goes by.
The first step in any fire or smoke is to stop the deterioration of the structure
and stabilize it. To do this we evaluated each home or businesses and make a plan
to address each problem.
Time is critical, the longer as structure sets the worse it gets with every day.
At H & R we are normally on site before the Fire Department has even left the scene
and start Mitigation ASAP. We first secure the property and install any tarps or
board up any opening to prevent theft or any liability from trespassing. Next we
remove any components to the structure that would cause it to deteriorate. We are
a full service restoration company, which allows us to handle all contents and personal
property along with the reconstruction of the property. Once all items are removed
we then dry any wet framing or structure to stabilize the structure and prevent
further damage.
General Guidance
In general the best way to prevent any further damage is to cover any exposed areas
that my cause a future leak. H & R can assist with this determination and in all cases
the insurance will pay for any preventative measures to protect your property. Normally
we will measure and photo any damages prior to installing any tarps or covering
up the area so we can provide this to the insurance co.
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