The Factors That Go Into a Fire Damage Estimate

12/28/2020 (Permalink)

Dealing with the aftermath of a fire can be stressful

Dealing with the aftermath of a fire can be stressful. Fortunately, having an estimate of what the fire damage restoration will cost can make your life a little less stressful. The restoration project you choose is complex and will require a qualified company. In Acworth, GA, the cost to repair a business is often in the thousands of dollars. This is after the insurance company pays its portion. Several factors can impact how much you are going to pay.

Type of Fire

Your commercial fire will fall into one of two categories:

• Simple
• Complex

Your restoration costs will depend heavily on what type of fire it is.

Procedure
When a fire breaks out, the first thing that should happen is to evacuate the building and call the fire department. Responding to the situation quickly will minimize the amount of fire and smoke damage to your building. Once it is safe to enter the building, your insurance representative will enter. They will photograph and document the scene so you can be compensated appropriately.
After the insurance process has been handled, it is time to start the restoration of your building. Having this done by professionals will cost more, but the finished result will be worth it. A representative of the company you choose will come to your business, examine the damage, and give you an estimate. How quickly you reacted to the situation, had the inspection done, and contacted the restoration company will be reflected in the amount of damage you have to pay for.

Damage
It will cost more to restore buildings that have damage throughout large areas. Additionally, if water was used to extinguish the fire, the soaked area will need to be included as damaged, raising the price of your cost.
The type of fire, follow up procedure, and damage to the building will impact your estimate. However, you should still expect to spend quite a bit of money on restoring your business.