Commercial Fires: Main Focus Points

1/30/2022 (Permalink)

What do you do if a fire breaks out in your commercial business building? You may be overwhelmed with what to do next and who to call. Keep in mind the main focus points during commercial fires. There are things that need to be done before and after a mitigation and restoration company arrives at the scene. What are the three main points to focus on after the fire has been put out? The three points are who do you call, doing nothing, and securing the building.

Who Do You Call?

Two calls will be made. The first call will be to your insurance company who needs to be aware of the situation and what has happened to your building. They will provide you with a claim number and adjuster information who will be handling this fire loss claim. The second call will be to mitigation and restoration experts like SERVPRO of East Sacramento / West Arden Arcade to start handling the smoke and fire damage, and potential water damage if the fire department was involved in putting out the fires. Within hours of the call, our team of highly trained technicians will be able to provide services as well as communicate with your insurance and provide an estimate for the mitigation costs.

Do Nothing

Although it is difficult to watch your office space just sit in fire, smoke and water damage and do nothing, it is exactly what you need to do. Our team of fire technicians have the experience, training, and knowledge to address the damage safely and correctly. By pursuing the fire damage on your own, you may put yourself at risk or make the problem worse.

Secure the building

A fire can leave your commercial business building vulnerable. With the property affected by fire damage, the structure has been weakened. Windows are likely to be broken and roofing may have sustained fire damage. Secure your building by requesting a board up of the open areas. Not only is it for security, but it will also keep rain, debris, animals, and looters out of your property.

SERVPRO of East Sacramento / West Arden Arcade will help make the fire damage process go smoothly. Call us today at 916-285-7257.