If your home has been damaged or destroyed by one of the recent fires, you'll want to start with the clean-up as soon as possible. Before you begin the clean-up, wait to be given the go-ahead by local fire officials. After the fire is out, it may still take a few days for the heat and fumes to subside. As soon as you're given the go-ahead to begin the clean-up, use the tips provided here to make the process go more smoothly and safely.
Use Proper Safety Precautions
If you're going to be entering your home to assess the damage, use the proper safety precautions. You'll be faced with several risks to your safety while you're in your fire-damaged home. First, wear a face mask that protects against small particulate matter. You don't want to breathe in the toxic fumes that will be present in your home. Second, wear heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands. Soot is hazardous to touch and contains toxic chemicals. Third, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect your arms and legs. Finally, wear heavy-duty boots when walking through your home. This is particularly important if the flame-retardant foam is still on the ground. You don't know what you'll step on after a fire.
Secure the Perimeter
After a fire, it's important that you secure the perimeter around your home as quickly as possible. You don't want trespassers to come through and vandalize the remnants of your home and belongings. Not only that, but you don't want to be liable for any injuries that trespassers may sustain while going through your home. Your insurance company will help you arrange to have a temporary security fence installed around your home.
Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster
Once you've secured the perimeter of your home and assessed the initial damage, you'll be ready to start with the cleanup efforts. You'll have a lot of debris to discard, so make sure you have the proper amount of space. The best way to do that is by renting a roll-off dumpster. Contact your local garbage removal service and arrange to have a dumpster delivered to your home.
Work With a Restoration Service
If a large portion of your home has been damaged by the fire, you'll need to work with a fire restoration service. Cleaning up after a major fire requires the proper experience, equipment, and safety training. Your restoration service will ensure that the cleanup is performed quickly, thoroughly and efficiently.
For more information, contact a company like Kiser Construction Inc today.
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