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What Happens if Lightning Strikes My House?
9/17/2018 (Permalink)
Lightning Strikes, Fire & Smoke Damage in Brunswick? SERVPRO of Brunswick is HERE TO HELP.
Mother Nature is known for causing damages from: hurricanes, tornadoes, to flooding.
But what happens when your home is hit by lightning?
Lightning damage is not often thought about- but is more common in than you might think. Lightning strikes to your home can cause power surges. But, they can also ignite a fire and cause fire damage. The damage in a case like this can be devastating.
Fire damage restoration includes getting soot residues removed from different materials and surfaces in your home. Not all soot is the same type of soot. Luckily, we have studied the differences in soot and know how to properly restore your home after a fire damage.
Where to begin if your home gets struck by lightning:
- Safety first: evacuate your family from your home if you seen or smell smoke.
- Call 911, and tell them your home was struck by lightning. Do this regardless if you suspect a fire damage.
- Once your home is assessed and found to be safe, you will be able to return inside.
- Call your insurance company and explain what has happened.
- Call a trustworthy restoration company to repair any damages to your home.
Our Fire Damage Restoration Services
Every fire damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. When various materials burn, the soot they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration. Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.
- Emergency Contact
- Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
- Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
- Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
- Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repair
- Restoration