The Need For Flagler Beach Professional Clean Up After A House Fire

6/11/2015 (Permalink)

A house fire is a traumatic experience that can leave a family confused and shaken.

The Need For Professional Clean Up After A House Fire

A house fire is a traumatic experience that can leave a family confused and shaken. Many people are not prepared for dealing with the aftermath. It's just not something we commonly think about. Then the owners are slammed with dealing with insurance, what to do about their belongings, what to do about replacing important possessions, and where to stay. Few people will be thinking about the need for fast clean up. A fire damaged, water soaked home is a perfect place for mold and mildew to grow. Flagler Beach fire causes changes in structural elements that may make them unsafe.

Expedient clean up can prevent fungal and structural problems from developing due to a fire.

Mold and Mildew Growth in Fire Damaged Homes
Water seeping into the wood of the home creates a prime breeding ground for mold and mildew of several types. Moisture and warmth are the two key factors that promote growth. Not getting water cleaned up appropriately adds that second element that will allow fungus to flourish.

Flagler Beach mold can cause health effects. Small children, the elderly, and people with immune system problems often suffer most because of it. Mold regularly releases spores for reproduction. These spores are extremely hardy and can survive in climates where mold regularly can't. Thus, preventing those spores from finding good places to take root is essential in controlling exposure. Typically, they are so small that a person will never know if they are inhaling them or not. 

Structural Problems in Fire Damaged Homes

Both fire and water can significantly affect the structural integrity of a home. Flagler Beach fire and smoke not only consumes materials but can dry them out further. That can create brittle structural elements which cannot support as much weight as it normally would. Water that infiltrates core structural elements can warp materials, cause sagging, and result in additional damage to the home.

A house Flagler Beach fire is a difficult circumstance to work through, but it does go deeper than what was lost in the immediate fire. Hiring a professional fire restoration and clean up company, like SERVPRO, can get a house back into a livable state with a minimum potential for future problems. No one wants to find out that they've had Black Mold growing in their walls or have a section of floor collapse five years later.

Consult with a professional fire restoration, like SERVPRO, and clean up company as soon as possible.

Locally Owned Company with National Resources

SERVPRO of Flagler County is locally owned and operated, so we are part of this community too. When you have a smoke or fire damage emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We take pride in being a part of the Palm Coast community and want to do our part in making it the best it can be.