Fire damage restoration can be defined as the set of services that aims to address all the issues associated with fire. As a professional company offering services for San Jose Fire Damage Restoration, we help you sort through the mess, and return the property back to its original state so that you and your family can move back in and live as comfortably as you did before.
So, why do you need fire damage restoration services from a professional? Can’t you do it yourself? Well, the process of mitigating the risks is actually more complicated than just washing off the area with soap and water. A professional company like Resto Pros Inc will help you identify the exact nature of the diverse damages and choose the right method to solve the issue.
Here’s a table outlining some of the different types of damages caused by fire, the areas of the home most likely to be damaged, the approximate cost of repairs, and the estimated time it may take to repair them.
| Type of Damage | Areas of Home Most Likely to be Damaged | Cost of Repairs | Time to Repair |
| Structural Damage | Roof, walls, floors, foundation | Varies depending on the extent of damage | Several months to a year |
| Smoke Damage | Walls, ceilings, floors, furniture | $2,000 – $30,000 | Several weeks to several months |
| Water Damage | Ceilings, floors, furniture | $1,000 – $10,000 | Several weeks to several months |
| Soot Damage | Walls, ceilings, floors, furniture | $2,000 – $10,000 | Several weeks to several months |
| Electrical Damage | Electrical systems, appliances | Varies depending on the extent of damage | Several weeks to several months |
| Personal Property Damage | Furniture, clothing, electronics, etc. | Varies depending on the extent of damage | Several weeks to several months |
At Resto Pros Inc, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions for San Jose Fire Damage Restoration. These services are specifically designed so to deal with the particular challenge in the most efficient way.
Before starting the restoration work, it is important to understand the nature and the extent of the damage. Most of the time, the damage is more far-reaching than meets the eye. Specialized tools and advanced imaging tools are used to spot even the most minor of damages accurately. A detailed report is prepared along with the cost of restoration. All this is done in a format that would be accepted by the insurance company. Proper assessment is key for the right damage restoration.
The soot and smoke, resulting from fire damage can be often hard to remove. Things get even more challenging when they cover the surfaces of your valuables. Using improper measures would damage your valuables irreparably. Soot and smoke can also raise health concerns, especially in seniors and children. To mitigate all the risks, you would need our professional soot and smoke cleanup services, where proven methods are used to clean the area, based on the nature of the smoke.
The soot can also give rise to a lingering foul odor which is hard to get rid of. The area might also have contaminants due to decomposing materials. Get scientific deodorization and sanitization services that would help you to get rid of the contamination as well as the foul odor.
Emergency restoration services are a set of services that aim to make your home habitable after a serious case of fire damage. At Resto Pro Inc., we have an emergency response team who are always on standby and will respond to emergency calls within an hour so that we can deliver the services without wasting much time
These are some of the services that we offer. To know more about our services, get in touch with a professional team and discover how our tailored solutions would help you deal with San Jose fire damage restoration.
The process we follow would depend on the service you are looking to get. Here is a brief overview of the complete fire damage restoration that we follow:
The work starts as soon as you get in touch with us. You can give us a call or contact us through our website. If you are looking for emergency response services, then our team will be immediately dispatched
A detailed assessment of the damage will be conducted. This normally includes structural assessment and preparing a cost estimate
After a detailed list of damaged items is prepared, all your valuables will be carefully removed from the damaged area. Precautions would be taken to avoid damage to other areas of the home, while the items are removed.
Once the items are moved to a safe place, the area would be sealed off with the help of boarding and tarping. This prevents the debris from spreading to other areas of the home.
At the next stage of the process, the actual repair and restoration work will begin. The area would be cleaned using industrial cleaners and structural repair work will be made.
The work is inspected for the final time and once everything is found to be perfect, you can confidently move back in.
Here’s a table outlining the timeline for the different steps of fire damage restoration:
| Step | Time Taken |
| Assessment and Evaluation | 1-2 days |
| Board-up and Tarping | 1-2 days |
| Water Removal and Drying | 2-4 days |
| Smoke and Soot Removal | 3-7 days |
| Structural Repairs and Reconstruction | 1-12 months |
| Content Cleaning and Restoration | 2-4 weeks |
| Final Inspection and Walk-Through | 1-2 days |
It depends on the nature and the complexity of the damage. If your entire house has been damaged, then it will take a few months. On the other hand, if only a specific part of the home is damaged, you would be safe to move in within just a couple of weeks.
We provide board-up services to secure your property and prevent possible theft. A proper board-up using plywood bolted from inside the dwelling over windows. The front door will have a secure lock.
Dealing with all the water that was used to put out the fire is often a challenge. Not only do we help to extract the water from the affected area as part of the fire restoration job, but we also offer you specialized water damaged restoration service