How to deal with different types of Fire Damage.

2/10/2025 (Permalink)

SERVPRO How to deal with Fire Damage with home fire.

Dealing with the damage from a fire can be a long process.  The fire could have been small, but its smoke did most of the damage.  Conversely, most of the damage could have been from the fire itself.  Lastly, another layer of damage could have been caused when the fire was extinguished.  Here are the main types of fire damage that are commonly dealt with.

Flame Damage - This could be from an electrical outlet that caused damage to a full-blown kitchen fire.

Smoke Damage - Smoke is literally in the air and can (and will) get into everything.  Even after the rebuild is completed, there can still be a lingering smell of smoke on the property unless it is dealt with correctly.

3rd Party Damage - This type of damage comes from any in-house sprinkler system used to put the fire out or from the Fire Department themselves when they get to the scene.

Heat Damage - Even though a part of the structure might not have caught fire, it was probably severely heated up.  This can cause structural damage and possible swelling that you might overlook right away.

After a fire, you could simultaneously deal with flame, smoke, water, and heat damage.  FEMA has some great information on what to do after the fire.  The best way to ensure this is taken care of promptly and correctly is to contact the team at SERVPRO to get on the job!