Understand Your Commercial Fire Damage Estimate

11/29/2019 (Permalink)

Commercial fire can be devastating in Ogden, UT.

You take decisive, quick action when a fire threatens your business in Ogden, Utah. Now that the fire is out it is equally important to act with urgency. The longer you wait to get an estimate on the fire damage, the longer it takes for the restoration process to begin and the more business income you stand to lose.

What Is Included in the Estimate?

• An emergency fire restoration professional typically arrives within four hours of receiving your call to perform the initial assessment. When a commercial fire occurs, you need to worry about more than fire damage. Water damage from firefighting efforts is also present. The assessment includes evaluating safety issues as well as inspecting water, soot, smoke and other damages related to the fire.
• The cost of emergency services, mitigation and reconstruction are included in the projected cost. Make sure the total estimation that you receive includes all aspects of the work and firm, detailed pricing with a guarantee.

When Does the Restoration Work Begin?

• Talk with your commercial insurance agent as soon as possible after the fire occurs. Usually restoration specialists send the estimated costs to the insurance company for approval before work begins.
• After approval the restoration company generally begins work on emergency services right away. This may include extraction of excess water, tarping the roof or boarding up doors and windows to prevent further damage.
• You are provided an approximate timeline for the remaining work including cleaning, deodorizing, sanitizing and restoring the building structure and contents to pre-fire condition.

When a commercial fire spreads throughout your business in Ogden, Utah, you don’t have time to waste. Make sure everyone is safely out and call firefighters to extinguish the blaze. Immediately call your insurance agent and have a fire restoration company provide you with an estimate to begin the process of putting your business back in working order.