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Smoke Damage vs. Fire Damage: Key Differences
Fire damage and smoke damage often happen together, but they are not the same thing. Fire damage usually refers to materials burned, charred, melted, or structurally affected by flames and…
Is Fire Damage Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
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Homeowners insurance often covers sudden and accidental fire damage, but coverage depends on your policy, the cause of the fire, your limits, exclusions, and your insurance carrier’s review. A…
What Items Can Be Salvaged After Fire or Smoke Damage?
After a fire, not everything is automatically ruined. Some belongings can be cleaned, deodorized, packed out, stored, and returned once the home is ready. Other items may be unsafe, too…
What Do Restoration Companies Do After a Fire?
After a fire, a restoration company helps secure, clean, deodorize, document, and repair the property. The process may include emergency board-up, tarping, water removal, soot cleanup, smoke odor removal, contents…
What to Do After Fire Damage in Your Home
After a fire, it is hard to know what to do first. The flames may be out, but soot, smoke odor, water from firefighting, damaged materials, and exposed openings can…
How Long Does Fire Damage Restoration Take?
Fire damage restoration timelines depend on the size of the fire, how far smoke traveled, whether water damage is present, what materials were affected, and how much repair work is…