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Essential Things to Do after a Fire Damage

With the recent drought in California, it is nearly impossible to prevent fire. As we have seen in the immense forest fires spreading throughout the state, the damage is unthinkable. JP Gallagher Construction is a company that not only provides Sacramento fire damage repair but also offers tips and advice on what to do should your home experience fire damage.

After 25 years in business, we have firsthand experience with how devastating a fire can be to a family, their home, and their life in general. The immediate noticeable damage to the home is not the only thing a fire can destroy. It can be an extremely emotional and intense time for a family, and we are here to help you through that. We offer some advice on the first things you should do in the event of a fire causing damage to your home.

Prioritize Safety

For the safety of everyone, do not enter your home until the authorities have cleared it for entrance. Even though it may look like the fire is completely extinguished and you want to try to recover some of your possessions, it is extremely important to wait until either the fire department or the correct authorities have authorized your entry. They are the only ones who can deem the property safe for you.

Inform Your Family

After a fire occurs in your home, there are a few things you may want to think about in the immediate aftermath. You should immediately contact family members and friends to let them know what happened and that you are okay. This could also provide an opportunity for you to find someone for your family to stay with until your house is restored to a livable situation.

In the event of a fire, it is important to understand that the house may not be salvageable. Fire can do irreparable damage which may leave your house unsafe for living. Also, you may want to prepare yourself for the possibility that you will no longer be allowed inside the house, either to retrieve your possessions or return for good.

Process Your Fire Insurance Claim

If you have fire insurance for your home, you will need to contact them in order to start repairing or paying for the damages. They will need a fire report that should be provided to you by the fire department. They will usually be able to help you with this but if they cannot, it is a good idea to secure a copy of the report from the authorities who have either deemed the property safe to return to or irreparable. This will save you some paperwork and a headache down the road.

Seek the Help of a Fire Damage Specialist

If the authorities have given you the go signal to return to your property, the next step is to contact a specialist who will help you restore your home to its original state. JP Gallagher Construction offers excellent Sacramento fire damage repair and restorations that your family can quickly recover and return to your home. Whenever you contact a specialist, make sure that they are licensed and insured to properly repair your home so that you will not face safety problems along the way.

No one should ever have to worry about fire damage to their home, unfortunately, it does occur often. In the event that your home should experience severe fire damage, follow these tips and contact a fire damage repair specialist to keep your family safe and ensure a quick and authorized return to your home. If you need more information, you can contact JP Gallagher Construction at 916-722-0623. We also provide water damage restoration in Sacramento.