Pre-Existing Damage Impacts Fire Restoration in Lynn

4/24/2022 (Permalink)

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The Scope of Lynn Fire Restoration Efforts Can Be Increased by Pre-Existing Damage

Before starting fire cleanup and restoration efforts, Lynn area fire remediators check to see if there is pre-existing damage present. Performing this check is crucial because it identifies what your insurance should cover and how issues existing before the blaze might raise the cost of repairs and increase the time necessary to return your home to its preloss condition.

SERVPRO’s fire restoration experts in Lynn are always vigilant in locating and identifying problems your residence might have had prior to the house fire in question. Our fire restoration pre-checks help determine what fire and smoke damage are related to the current event and guide the proceeding house fire clean up and smoke remediation work.

Often, when we test fire-damaged homes, we uncover the following pre-existing issues:

• Central heating and air conditioning ductwork filled with non-fire-related dust/dirt that has accumulated on its surfaces over many years, which could make cleanup more difficult
• Smoke residues deposited by forced air heating systems that cover ceilings, walls, and other surfaces throughout your residence and represent an additional remediation issue
• Cigarette and cigar smoke stains/remnants that have discolored structural elements
• Dark coronas or outlines left on walls by hot devices like TVs and microwaves
• Structural damage from termites, dry rot, and other pre-existing issues that necessitate the replacement of elements, increase costs and lengthen restoration times
• Construction not up to current building or fire codes that needs to be updated

Rest assured that your knowledgeable friends at SERVPRO of Lynn/Lynnfield are usually going to identify all potential fire restoration problems before they begin their remediation work. In doing so, they are likely to save you a lot of time and money. So, whenever you need our help, don’t hesitate to call us at (781) 593-6663.