Important Commercial Post-Fire Steps

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

After you suffer a fire at your business, you may be wondering how to proceed.  Once the first responders have cleared the scene, you are left with what is left after the fire is extinguished.  A return to normalcy is what anyone will be thinking about, but there are three important steps to take to make sure that your restoration process goes as smoothly as possible.

Contact You Insurance Company

When you have a fire, 911 should always be your first call.  Next, you need to call your insurer.  Getting them in the loop ASAP is important, as they will send an adjuster to you to inspect the damage that much quicker.  This will get that process started, which will ultimately lead to a quicker resolution.

Do Not Disturb The Scene

We know that seeing your business in shambles will make you only think about cleaning up the mess.  That being said, do not move or clean anything.  The insurance adjuster needs to see the damage so that they can document it for your claim.  If the adjuster cannot adequately see the full damage, it can affect your insurance claim.

Call SERVPRO of Stamford

SERVPRO of Stamford provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.