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FIRE DAMAGE

Watching your business be threatened by fire is devastating

It’s not just what’s burned that needs repair or restoration; smoke and water damage often spread to areas not affected by the actual fire. Additionally, smoke will continue to corrode whatever it covers, destroying both the structure and its contents until properly cleaned. DOM's commercial restoration teams speedily deal with all smoke, soot, and odor damage, tarp or board the property to safeguard against further damage, remove standing water or sewage, dry out the affected areas, properly dispose of all unsalvageable items, sanitize to protect against mold growth, and can also help repair and restore the building to its original condition.

Experiencing fire damage in a home or business is devastating. DOM Solutions in Austin specializes in smoke and fire damage repair, as well as water damage restoration, to restore properties to their pre-fire state. An estimate of over 350,000 residential or commercial fires occur in America each year, resulting from:

  1. Natural Disasters: Wildfire, Tornadoes, Lightning, Storm Surge, and Electrical Shorts
  2. Home Fires: Arson, Cooking, Grease Fires, Cigarettes, and Electrical Shorts

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FIRE AND SMOKE RESTORATION PROCESS

Every fire is unique. Differing on the severity and type of damage will establish the specific fire and smoke restoration process. Soot-soiled items require a precise cleaning process. Below are standard phases for fire and smoke damage restoration:

  • Call DOM Solutions 24/7.
  • Assessment and Inspection of the Fire Damage
  • Board-Up and Roof
  • Tarp Service (when needed)
  • Water removal and drying (when needed)
  • Smoke and Soot Removal
  • Cleaning and repair
  • Restoration

AUSTIN FIRE, SMOKE, AND WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SPECIALISTS

Every material responds inversely to fire, heat, and smoke. It requires a trained professional to establish the phases that must be taken to lessen future damage and repair your personal property. Our Fire Damage Restoration Austin, Texas-trained staff specializes in:

Fire & Some Restoration

Water Damage Restoration

Odor Control

THINGS TO AVOID DOING AFTER A FIRE

  1. Do not wash the carpets, walls, or painted areas without contacting DOM Solutions, your trusted fire damage restoration company in Austin, Texas.

  2. Do not and restrain yourself from cleaning any electrical appliances that are in close proximity to fire, water, or heat without contacting a professional repair service company.

  3. If the ceiling becomes wet, do not turn on the lights or fans. The wiring might be damaged and possibly cause injury.

WHY DOM SOLUTIONS FOR FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS?

There are several fire and smoke restoration companies out there. Nevertheless, when you trust DOM Solutions with residential and commercial fire and smoke restoration, you will not only get professional services but also empathy, respect, and be treated like family. DOM Solutions is a locally owned business that provides all customers with:

  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Available technicians 24/7
  • Free Estimates
  • Insured and certified
  • State-of-the Art Equipment
  • Certified and trained employees
  • Immediate local responses
  • Direct insurance claims.

SAFETY FIRST

Often times, after a fire, household and commercial owners want to evaluate the damages. Please have these safety tips in mind and ask yourself the following questions before entering the structure:

  1. Is the house or business structure safe to enter?
  2. Be attentive to any electrical wires or outlets.
  3. Just execute the actions you are able to; give the rest to experts.
  4. Be careful when lifting wet materials.
  5. After a business or property owner makes sure that everyone is safe, he must focus his attention on the content and structural damage.

 

 

ACTIONS TO TAKE AFTER A FIRE

Try to abstain from moving around a lot inside the home or business to avoid soot fragments from accumulating in the furniture or carpets. Maintain your hands as clean as possible to lessen the amount of soil on the walls and furniture. Wrap furniture and walking areas with neat covers or cloths to avoid more damage.

 

ARE YOU ABLE TO DO THE JOB BY YOURSELF?

Restoration and clean-up after a fire are extremely intensive processes that are left to specialists who have the skills and knowledge required to accomplish the process in a thorough and timely manner. Property managers or homeowners can be persuaded to try to repair fire and smoke damage themselves. This can be a big mistake.

  1. Fire and smoke restoration is intense and delicate work. The crew that manages your project must be highly skilled and up-to-date on the latest, most widely accepted industry practices.

  2. Inexact or mediocre work can lead to possible health problems for you, your family, or your employees.

  3. You must comply with the government’s Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Standards, which are complex.

Why is it critical to act quickly after a fire?​

The top choice of action is to act responsibly and quickly. To lessen the damage to your property, it is important, and in order to do that, you need to call a professional clean-up restoration service immediately. DOM Solutions hires a full staff of IICRC-trained technicians and Certified Restores (CR) that can assist in making your space whole and livable again. Our crew at Fire Damage Restoration Austin has completed intense and extensive training to know how to accomplish complex fire and smoke damage, and we can work with your insurance company to ensure that your clean-up is executed on budget, on schedule, and on time.

FAQ’s About Fire Damage in Austin Tx

Have a query? Please check this question and answers

What causes fire damage

Fire damage can result from various factors, including electrical malfunctions, cooking accidents, heating equipment failures, and natural disasters like wildfires.

How does fire damage affect property?

Fire damage can cause structural damage, smoke and soot residue buildup, water damage from firefighting efforts, and loss of personal belongings.

What is the process for fire damage restoration?

Fire damage restoration typically involves assessment, debris removal, smoke and soot cleanup, structural repairs, odor removal, and restoring the property to pre-fire condition.

Can you salvage damaged items by fire?

Yes, our experts utilize advanced techniques such as specialized cleaning, ozone treatment, and content restoration to salvage as many belongings as possible after fire damage.

Can smoke odor be completely eliminated?

Yes, we employ specialized techniques such as thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and air scrubbing to effectively neutralize smoke odor and restore a fresh indoor environment.

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