Fire Damage Restoration

If you recently had a fire at your home or business and need water and fire damage restoration cleanup services in Lynchburg VA and surrounding areas Kidd’s Restoration and Cleaning Services is your go-to local restoration company.

Kidd’s Restoration Services is a local company that responds to fire damage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Kidd’s Restoration Services can manage the fire damage restoration project from beginning to end. We are a licensed General Contractor and can rebuild your home or business back to new. When we first arrive at the scene of a fire, we can begin securing the scene and your home by properly boarding up all windows, doors, and open parts to the structure. Once the house has been boarded up and secured, we can begin the initial dehumidification and stabilization phase. By stabilizing the structure, we prevent the water damage from doing any additional harm to your home or business. The fire restoration process should all be completed immediately, possibly even before your insurance adjuster arrives. Responding quickly to the damage will show the insurance carrier you were proactive and didn’t damage the structure more than it already had been with any negligence.

Do not try to clean fire, smoke, or water damage on your own, call a professional fire restoration services company like Kidd’s Restoration Services.

Fire Restoration Process

  1. Securing Scene & Protecting Structure – Once the firefighters are done putting out the fire, there are several different types of property damage to access; fire, smoke, water. The first thing is to prevent any further damage to happen; we do this by boarding up all exposed areas on the home and set up drying equipment to stabilize home from water damage from the firefighters causing secondary damage. 
  2. Debris Removal – Everything that is destroyed should be properly bagged and removed for disposal. 
  3. Structure Cleaning – Once all destroyed materials are removed, what we have left is a “shell” or maybe most of your home if you are lucky. Either way, smoke, and soot get into every crevice, and the entire property needs to be cleaned.
  4. Air Cleaning – Air scrubbers with charcoal filters are set up to remove harmful particles in the air and also help deodorize the air.
  5. Contents Cleaning – One of the most important parts of a fire that can be overlooked is restoring your personal belongings. These items are sentimental to you and your family. We will carefully remove, clean, and store your contents until your home is repaired and ready for the contents to be returned.
  6. Fire Damage Repairs – Once everything has been removed, cleaned, and deodorized, now it’s time to repair all damaged areas. Kidd’s Restoration will work with your insurance adjuster to agree on a scope of work and price for all work to be completed.

Fire Damage Services

  • Emergency Board Up
  • Debris Removal
  • Smoke Cleaning
  • Odor Deodorization
  • Reconstruction

What To Do After A Fire

  • Secure the property and retain a contractor to board up windows, roofs, and additional damages.
  • If you need emergency housing, food, clothing, basic furniture, counseling for you or your children, you may contact the Red Cross, Salvation Army or your church.
  • Contact your insurance agent.
  • If weather permits, open your windows for ventilation.
  • If electricity is off, empty your refrigerators and freezers.
  • Call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if heat is off in the winter (also known as winterizing).
  • Retain receipts for any money you spend. These receipts may be necessary for possible insurance reimbursements.
  • Nothing should be thrown away until the items are listed on an inventory of damaged belongings (for the insurance company to reimburse).

What Not To Do After A Fire

  • Do not enter the structure without the proper Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Do not enter the structure until you meet with the Fire Official in charge.
  • Do not wipe or attempt to wash fire residue from walls, ceilings, contents, or other absorbent surfaces without professional assistance.
  • Do not use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy smoke residue or debris.
  • Do not use food items or canned goods exposed to heat.
  • Do not turn on computers, televisions, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked.
  • Do not touch anything. Oil from your hands can permeate upholstery, walls, and woodwork, causing additional damage.
  • Do not use any electrical fixtures, switches, or outlets.
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