Florida Gulf Mitigation is the go-to fire damage restoration company in Hillsborough, Sarasota, Pinellas and Manatee Counties, Florida. Once the first responders have left, our team of fire restoration experts get to work. Our team is fully trained, IICRC-certified (Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification), and insured for your safety.
Fire is extremely destructive and dealing with fire damage to your Hillsborough, Sarasota, Pinellas and Manatee Counties, Florida, home or business property can feel overwhelming. When faced with fire damage, you need a professional, highly trained and experienced company to lead the fire damage cleanup and restoration. While the destruction to your belongings and to the structural integrity of your property is obvious, there are consequences that are less apparent as well: acidic soot and smoke odor will become fixed within the first 48 hours. It is important to start the fire cleanup before then.
Fire damage restoration will be contingent on both the extent of the damage as well as the source. The specifics of the cleanup and repair after a chemical fire will be different than for an electrical one. But the general process is the same.
Once we get the go-ahead from a licensed authority, we can enter the property and make an assessment of the damage from the fire as well as the following water damage. This will involve an evaluation of the extent of any structural damage and content damage with an eye to what can be restored and what will need to be discarded. The assessment is critical to understand the scope of the work to be done, the timeline for repair and restoration, as well as the cost.
Once the assessment is completed, we fence off the area, board up any openings, protect or seal the roof if necessary, seal undamaged parts to prevent cross-contamination and remove debris from around the property
Water damage is a serious concern after a fire. The area will need to be thoroughly dried with commercial equipment to prevent mold. Contents will be taken out and any damaged drywall, flooring or other material will be removed.
This is where the labor-intensive work begins. Smoke and soot will be carefully cleaned from all surfaces. Deodorizing agents and possibly antimicrobial chemicals will be applied to get rid of the smell of smoke and any mold as a result of water damage. Ducts will be cleaned. The process to restore the salvageable personal belongings will begin off site.
After the meticulous clean up, repair and restoration to any damaged areas can begin. Parts of the building’s structure may be unsalvageable and will need to be completely rebuilt. The roof, electrical system, flooring, walls and so on may all need some level of restoration to bring the property back to its pre-fire condition.
We are ready to respond to emergency fire damage calls 24/7. Fire damage is complex, and we will help you every step of the way, with experts available and ready to answer all your questions at any time. This includes help with insurance claims.
We understand that facing the sometimes devastating consequences of a fire can be overwhelming, and we will always treat you with consideration and respect, helping you with integrity and straightforward information so you can make the best decisions.
As a franchise of 1-800 Water Damage, we are associated with one of the most trusted property restoration companies in the United States. Our team is fully trained, IICRC-certified (Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification), and insured for your safety.
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