subject: Fire Fire! Pour on Water, Then Call a Fire and Water Damage Specialist [print this page] Fire Fire! Pour on Water, Then Call a Fire and Water Damage Specialist
Oakleafe Property Services Ltd are fire and water damage specialists who can deal with the full recovery and renovation of a property after the devastation of a fire.
When a house incurs fire damage, the path of destruction is not contained to burning material. Flames can also cause extensive smoke damage and crucially fire extinguishing can do more harm to your property in the form of water damage than the actual flames themselves.
Oakleafe explain on their website, "the effects of fire damage may not only be on surfaces, walls and ceilings but beyond the physical abilities of the naked eye." Seeking the services of a reputable property services company such as Oakleafe is important, as those without necessary experience may not be able to recognise and attend to the less obvious effects of fire damage.
As the smoke billows into an enclosed space the walls are heavily bombarded. The smoke is driven so far into the materials that only a professional can thoroughly clean it away. Water based cleaning products only dissolve the soot and seep it further into the walls therefore exacerbating the situation. Professionals supply and use industry approved chemicals to lift soot away from surfaces and where possible avoid the need for full replacement. But whatever the extent of the work, Oakleafe have experience in conducting full repairs and renovation.
During the extinguishing process, the water used to douse the flames may seem harmless enough, but where the area has been flooded, a trail of water damage is left behind. Water damage requires an immediate response. If water damage repairs are not conducted immediately, mould can start to breed and spread beyond the saturated are, resulting in the need for more extensive water damage repairs. During their years in the profession, Oakleafe have attended to homes that have incurred water damage through storms and extensive leaks as well as fires. They have access to all the necessary equipment and a wealth of knowledge in the industry to thoroughly conduct water damage repairs.
Whether a property is in need of repair after a fire, flood or collision, or if the homeowners are looking to redecorate or install a bathroom or kitchen, Oakleafe provide a full range of renovation and refurbishment services. Furthermore, they will guide homeowners through the stressful insurance process to ensure they get their full entitlement.
