1. You Need To Secure the Grounds Within a 24 Hour Time Frame

When a building suffers from fire or water damage, the structure develops vulnerabilities. Owners have to worry about the facility's integrity and exposure. SERVPRO experts get to the premises, determining whether the land is secure from animals, weather and trespassers. During a walkthrough, these specialists should survey for holes or weak locations. Once identified, the workers should fortify these areas with plywood, board up any broken windows and tarp gaps on the roof.

These actions allow owners to fight off potential threats. Animals are less likely to get inside, make a home and harm the building. Rain and snow stay outside. Finally, minimize the chance of break-ins, vandalism and curious wanderers.

2. You Need To Document Immediate Efforts

The insurance company scrutinizes claims that lack a fast response. They look for reasonable faith efforts from their clients, questioning delays in action. SERVPRO understands owners' needs, responding within one hour and getting to the site within 4. When you reach out to an organization right away, the insurer sees someone looking to protect assets and working to reduce the overhead cost. This decision could work in favor of gaining claim approval.

3. You Must Minimize the Effects of Water Damage

Fire and water wreak havoc on building infrastructure. You need both examined promptly with a company that is always open. Fire hoses drenched the roof, walls and floor to eliminate the flames. These actions left the interior saturated from top to bottom.

Water moves quickly into objects, absorbing into porous items. It's hard to remove and becomes a harbinger of mold spores. The property requires drying and tear-outs to eliminate the possibility of fungus development, and because these microbes reproduce within a day or two, owners cannot afford to wait. Expect a verbal discussion with SERVPRO team leaders within the first 8 hours of contact. They're ready to act and inform because owners don't have time to pause.

4. You Should Salvage and Photograph Property

With early intervention, remediation staff determines how much the area received impact. SERVPRO workers barricade off that location, minimizing contamination to other rooms. Their rapid and meticulous approach protects your other assets. In addition, employees can photograph the initial devastation, noting the loss of equipment or physical trouble.

Don't hesitate. Don't wait. You have a 24 hour window to act. Have SERVPRO's professional remediation services at your place, ready to document, secure and clean your premises. Exceptional help and fast assistance minimize the aftereffects and complications of your restoration.