Fire Restoration

Fire Repair Services

It is an unfortunate fact that a large number of properties are
damaged by fire. Fire damage to property often causes structural damage in the worse cases and as a result need to be assessed by a Chartered Surveyor prior to specialised remedial work being undertaken. However, even in small fires considerable damage can be caused by smoke spreading through the building along with the additional water damage caused during extinguishing the fire.

RESPONSE UK has worked with Insurance Companies and Loss Adjusters repairing Fire Damage to both Commercial and Domestic properties for over 20 years. Our expert knowledge ensures we are well placed to help get you back in your home or have your business trading again in the shortest time period.

Structural Assessment & Repairs

Fire damage to buildings often causes Structural Damage which needs to be identified and repaired to make the property safe to work in and ultimately be returned to its original condition. RESPONSE UK can liaise with Surveyors to ascertain the extent and order of works to be undertaken.

 

Drying Out

It seems strange to think a property would need drying out after the substantial heat it has endured during a fire. However during the process of extinguishing a fire large volumes of water are used by fire crews to initially subdue any flames and thereafter to reduce the retained heat in order to avoid re-ignition of the fire.

After such a process dampness still exists in properties where a fire has occurred, this dampness can leave electrical wiring dangerous, promotes fungal growth, rot and unwanted odours, therefore the property needs to be completely dried before redial work begins to ensure a safe environment and to avoid the re-occurrence of problems once the property has been make good.

Leaving a building to dry naturally can take up to several weeks, with RESPONSE UK‘s specialist bespoke equipment this time scale can be reduced to a number of days depending on the size of building in question.

 

Sanitisation & De-Odourising

During a fire the manner in which materials burn results in a variety of residues being left over. The nature of these residues depends upon many factors and characteristics of the fire itself including the temperature the fire reaches, the amount of oxygen present during combustion and not least the materials themselves. RESPONSE UK understand the subtleties of fire residues and the need for them to be cleaned and removed in a appropriate fashion.

After a fire there are many sources of unwanted odours which will be left. Smoke and soot will have penetrated many areas undamaged by the fire itself and there is also the resulting smells caused by the large volumes of water used in tackling the fire causing dampness, fungal growth and rot. These odours are not always the easiest to remove with traditional cleaning methods however. RESPONSE UK has the knowledge and equipment to undertake sanitisation and de-odourising requirements caused by fire damage.

RESPONSE UK are IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ & Manufactures’ Association) accredited allowing us to undertake ‘High Level’ and ‘Difficult To Reach’ sanitisation and de-ordourising work in safe and controlled manner.

 

 

Remedial Work & Fit Out

Once the fire and resulting water damage has been dealt with the process of ‘making good’ can begin. RESPONSE UK provides a complete set of trades to bring your property back to its full state of repair. Our team of engineers have high levels of experience and are fully trained in their respective trades to provide you with certified Electricians, Gas Fitters, Plasterers and Joiners amongst others to ensure the work is carried out to the highest standard.

Where required any Electrical and Gas work undertaken can be issued with the required Landlord’s Certificates such as Gas Safe Certification and Periodic Electrical Testing certificates by our engineers.

As part of the remedial works internal fixtures and fittings can be installed allowing for a fully functioning building to be occupied once again. RESPONSE UK undertake the installation of new kitchens, bathrooms and flooring including all plumbing, electrical and gas requirements which are needed.