What Affects the Cost of Fire Restoration?

5/21/2018 (Permalink)

Whether your commercial building in Carrollton, TX, was recently affected by a fire or you simply want to prepare for the unexpected, there is a lot you can learn about the restoration process after a commercial fire. One of the first things you'll want to know is how much it will cost. Your fire mitigation professionals may take a few factors into account when trying to figure out an estimate for the repairs.

• How much damage there is. The extent of the fire damage plays a huge role in how much you will have to pay for repairs. If it was a small fire contained to one room, your restoration costs may be less than someone who has to repair an entire industrial building. Most teams will have a restoration specialist to help you determine how much reconstruction is needed.
• How the fire was fueled. Fires can be fueled by synthetic materials, gasoline, dry wood and other materials. The type of fuel a fire had can affect the smoke it produced. Some fires may have a harsher smoke, so the restoration price may be higher because the cleanup process is more intense. Your team may have a mitigation manager help you determine the cleanup process needed for your project.
• How the fire was put out. Did firefighters have to cut ventilation holes? Was a large fire house used to dampen the flames? Were fire extinguishers the primary source of extinguishing? The methods used could affect the damage level and create a higher or lower estimate.
• How long the repair will take. The professionals also have to consider how long the job will take. If you want to put in a new sprinkler system during the repair process, you may add extra time to the job.

Without the help of a professional, it can be hard to estimate how much you will have to pay for fire restoration. When you don't understand the cleanup and repair process, it is hard to know how much goes into the reconstruction.

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