Washington, GA Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

A fire in your Washington home can be overwhelming, so much so that you might not know what to do first. Often, homeowners choose to contact their insurance provider to begin the tedious process of damage claim approvals. Our SERVPRO team can appreciate how challenging this phase is for property owners, and that is why we often suggest reaching out to allow us to complete the job scoping and damage assessment phase to provide your insurance company with the documentation and photographic evidence they require to approve a damage claim on your home. 

Emergency Services for Washington Homes 

As general contractors and Fire & Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT), our team can offer a comprehensive approach to both mitigation and restoration. When actions like controlled demolition are necessary, we do not have to leave this to subcontractors to complete on a different schedule. We can begin emergency services as soon as we arrive, allowing us to address immediate issues like structural openings or air quality concerns. Some of the standard fire damage emergency services are: 

  • Content inventory and relocation 
  • Air quality filtration
  • Controlled demolition
  • Roof tarping and board-up
  • Debris removal  

Cleaning Your Washington Home After a Fire Loss 

Much like the care and consideration that would go into some of the properties that have been around since Washington was Heard’s Fort, we carefully choose the best products and approaches for removing soot, eliminating odors, and restoring contents.  

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SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (706) 843-1990

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

We know that fire damage can happen any time, so we’re ready to respond 24 hours, 7 days a week—including holidays. We provide immediate emergency fire services for Washington homes or businesses, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water and fire damage. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help. A fast response helps lessen the damage, limits secondary damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Washington residents and business owners with any-sized fire and smoke damage emergencies.

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Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

We are fire damage specialists. We get started quickly to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition. We have specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Learn about our fire and water damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The fire restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the type of fire damage you experienced, determining the equipment and resources needed.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

If needed, we can begin the water removal process with powerful pumps and extraction units. This removes most of the water. We complete the water removal and drying process with industrial-strength dehumidifiers and air movers. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean and sanitize the restorable items and structures damaged by the fire. Our professionals use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

If your Washington, GA home has been struck by fire and smoke damage, SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties is ready to go to work. We know that the stress caused from a fire can be as devastating as the structural damage itself. Our team is trained to keep you apprised of the progress we are making on your property and strives to get you back inside as soon as possible.

Reach us at (706) 843-1990 so that we can begin the process of making your fire incident a memory.

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