Fire is one of the worst disasters that can happen to a building. As an owner, you might not just be looking at damage from the fire itself, but also from smoke, soot, and water. And that’s not counting the parts of your building the fire has burned or destroyed. Here’s how building restoration companies can help…

Estimates and Costs for Fire Damage Repair – There are a lot of factors that go into repairing fire damage through a building restoration company, including whether the location is residential or commercial, whether there was also water damage and the size of the affected area.

Smoke Damage repair can cost as little as $800, to $5,000 or more, depending on the extent of the damage and the treatment type selected. A professional will be needed to complete an ozone treatment or thermal fogging in order to remove the smell of smoke from building structures, fabric materials, and furniture.

Soot Damage repair is usually estimated between $2,000 and $6,000, at minimum. Because it is the residue left behind when organic material is burned, there are two types of soot, oily and dry. While you may be able to clean items affected by dry soot yourself, a professional is needed to clean oily soot. If you do intend to perform some repairs yourself, it’s worth the money to have a professional assess the soot damage in advance, in order to prevent clogging laundry machines.

Water Damage repair can cost between $3 or $4 per square foot. This process involves removing damaged carpet, extracting water, and large area dehumidification. In some cases, mold can develop from the water damage, which could vastly increase the cost of repair.

Why look to a professional building restoration company?

If you’re attempting to clean or repair items yourself, you may not be aware of how best to implement safety measures, leading to a risk of long-term health problems from soot, toxic contaminants, and mold from water damage. You also run the risks of other health hazards from structural damage and exposed building materials such as asbestos.

DIY might seem like an efficient idea, but there are additional risks. For example, soot which is not cleaned from air ducts and vents might spread through an otherwise-cleaned property, damaging it again. Likewise, health risks such as asthma and respiratory conditions just aren’t worth the trouble. Even if you do plan to work DIY, it’s best to get a quote from a building restoration company just in case, especially if your insurance demands it. A professional company will clean your property top-to-bottom, including walls, floors, vents and ducts, and even belongings.

Choose Genesis Construction

With over 25 years of experience in construction and building restoration, Genesis Construction is here to ensure your restoration won’t give you any more headaches. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, contact us today for a quote, or call 1.847.895.4422