What You Should Expect From a Fire Damage Estimate

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO team is in action on a commercial fire cleanup job. Our crew is working hard to clean up the smoke damage left behind after a fire.

What To Look For In A Fire Damage Estimate

After a business fire in your facility in Eastchester, NY, you are likely looking for a little clarity. Even after a small fire, your building probably looks like a disaster zone with burned walls and soot and smoke damage everywhere. One of the first steps toward recovery is receiving a complete and understandable estimate of restoration services from a trusted fire mitigation company. This important document should tell you a lot of things about the costs and time frame for the cleanup.

A List of Fire Damage Services

A vague document with few details probably raises more questions than it answers. You deserve clarity at this time, and the bid for services document should cover the status of the following typical restoration services provided after damage by fire:

• Fire board up services
  
• Roof replacement
  
• Security provisions
  
• Damage restoration
  
• Smoke and fire odor removal
  
• Debris removal

The document should also include the name of a contact person, a project manager who oversees the entire process. This is who you will contact when you have questions or concerns. The estimate should also provide details on how long each stage should last, anticipated expenses and costs, and any additional services that could become necessary.

A Transparent Process

Many benefits exist for working with a full-service contractor after a commercial fire. The project manager should be involved in all aspects of the restoration process so you won't have to deal with multiple contractors who can't see the overall picture. This makes the process simpler, especially when it comes to dealing with the insurance company, which could result in a faster and more accurate claims settlement. In most cases, working with one contractor speeds up the cleanup and also results in lower expenses. 

An accurate and complete estimate can take away some of the stress of dealing with the aftermath of a fire. It also means your company is one step closer to recovery.