Fire & Smoke
The nature of a fire creates special problems worthy of comprehensive treatment. Fire losses must be handled with special care since many types of materials can fuel a fire, causing soot fallout and smoke damage; also because large amounts of water are required to extinguish the blaze, thus introducing concerns of corrosion and mold and mildew growth. American Technologies, Inc. / American Restoration has the trained personnel and equipment to handle all aspects of a fire loss, large or small.
Remediating a Fire Loss
After a fire or smoke damage occurs, a number of conditions need to be addressed immediately. The procedures generally involved following a fire loss are:
• Debris removal
• Onsite dry down
• HVAC Cleaning
• On-location and off-location contents cleaning
• Structural reconstruction
Debris Removal
Depending on the severity of the fire damage, debris removal is the first step in remediating a fire loss. American Technologies, Inc. / American Restoration will conduct debris removal and some initial deodorization in order to gear up for the rest of the remediation project that will follow.
Drying Out Water Damage
American Technologies, Inc. / American Restoration is prepared to handle the water and ensuing moisture that lingers after a fire is put out. Depending on the condition of the building after a fire, if it is safe to do so, a thorough dry down of the area will be initiated to prevent mold and mildew growth and prepare for the next step of the fire remediation and restoration.
Deodorization and Cleaning
Most buildings and its contents show evidence of severe fallout and soot contamination. Additionally, fire and smoke creates an odor that lingers in the affected areas unless specially treated. Extensive cleaning of the facility’s HVAC system, furniture contents, walls and fixtures is necessary to avoid exposure to lingering particulate and smoke that can irritate the eyes and throat. Remediating these conditions entails deodorizing the area and cleaning the remaining contents and main air heating and exhaust systems (HVAC) thoroughly. These procedures are discussed in detail on our On Location Cleaning, Contents Cleaning and HVAC pages.
Special attention is paid to electronics to prevent corrosion and particulate interferences. Our trained electronics restoration personnel will go over each piece to replace parts and to perform maintenance and calibration as necessary. Please see our Electronics page to learn more about electronics cleaning.
American Technologies, Inc./American Restoration also offers complete pack-out and pack-in services after a fire loss. It's vital that property from a private residence, business office or industrial facility be removed quickly from a loss location to prevent further damage and/or theft.
Structural Reconstruction
American Technologies, Inc. / American Restoration is also fully equipped to handle all aspects of structural reconstruction of a burned out building. Each year we perform over 5,000 jobs resulting from fire and water damage. One of the big challenges for a remediation and restoration company is to ensure a highly skilled recovery effort that can be completed in a timely manner and within the approved budget. Reconstruction is a critical component of the process, and the more that can be accomplished under a single umbrella, the more successful the final outcome. In an effort to provide more comprehensive reconstruction services, American Technologies, Inc./American Restoration offers cabinet and millwork repair and replacement. We operate in-house cabinet shops in several of our regional offices complete with experienced craftsmen hired specifically to oversee all cabinetry and millwork jobs. We have also increased our staff of in-house carpenters to assist with cabinet installation and completing on-site finish work.
Rely on Us
Regardless of the circumstances that started the fire, our professionals are trained to remediate a fire loss and restore the property and its contents as quickly as possible with minimum disruption.
