Electrical Fire: The #1 Guide For Fire Damage Recovery

2/27/2023 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO are one call away after an electrical fire causes destruction!

An electrical fire can cause a devastating amount of damage to homes and businesses in a short amount of time.

SERVPRO professionals have seen it all regarding fire damage and know what needs to be done to restore the building's structure and contents. Unfortunately, with all the different causes of fire damage, electrical fires are among the most challenging and dangerous to restore. 

The following blog post will review the steps SERVPRO professionals take to help recover from an electrical fire. But before we get started, we want you to know that you never have to feel alone regarding electrical fire damage. 

The fire restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Jackson and Madison Counties are always available and ready to help, no matter how small or large your electrical fire damage may be. We provide emergency services like cleaning, sanitizing, and repairs to restore the building's structure and contents after such a disaster. 

What is an electrical fire?

An electrical fire is a type of fire that starts from an electric spark. This kind of fire usually begins in the wires but can also originate from an electrical appliance such as a toaster, heater, or air conditioner. 

Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of fire damage and can affect residential and commercial properties. However, the electrical fire damage can vary depending on the severity and length of the fire burning. 

What causes an electrical fire?

Electrical fires are caused by electrical malfunctioning and can occur in various ways. After the fire, have an expert inspect the electrical system in your home or business so that the situation doesn’t happen again. SERVPRO professionals can examine the electrical system to identify faulty wiring and other electrical safety issues that may have caused the fire. 

Here are a few of the common causes of electrical fires: 

• Overloaded circuits
• Overloaded electrical outlets
• Electrical wiring/components that are not up to code or working safely

Recovering from an electrical fire with SERVPRO

When you hire the professionals at SERVPRO for electrical fire restoration, they will follow steps to ensure that they can restore the damaged areas of your home or business. 

The first step is to assess and document the electrical fire damage. Documenting the damage includes any electrical components and wiring that may have been affected and any structural damage due to the electrical fire. After this information has been collected, it will be used by the electrical fire restoration team to determine how best to proceed. 

The next step is emergency services. Emergency services include securing electrical components, repairing electrical systems, and removing damaged electrical wiring. Once the emergency services have been completed, SERVPRO professionals can begin cleaning and sanitizing the area. 

Cleaning and sanitizing involve removing debris, smoke residue, and soot from the electrical fire. This step is crucial to ensure the area is safe for living and working in again. After completing this step, SERVPRO professionals can move on to repairs of any electrical system or structural damage due to the electrical fire. 

SERVPRO professionals will be with you every step of the way and can answer any questions you may have throughout the electrical fire restoration process. 

Avoiding electrical fires

As you can see, the electrical fire restoration process is complicated, time-consuming, and costly. Therefore, the best way to avoid electrical fire damage is to detect potential electrical safety issues before they become problematic. 

Regular inspections can help identify potential electrical problems before they become electrical fires. Additionally, having your electrical system updated by professional electricians can help reduce the risk of electrical fires in your home or business. 

Wrapping up

Today we went over electrical fires, the restoration process, and how to avoid electrical fires in the future. Electrical fires can cause a devastating amount of damage to homes and businesses, and SERVPRO professionals have been trained to restore your electrical system and any other affected property after such a disaster. 

The best way to avoid electrical fires is to stay ahead of electrical safety problems. Regular electrical inspections and updates can help reduce the risk of electrical fires in your home or business. 

If you ever find yourself dealing with electrical fire damage, remember that SERVPRO professionals are here to help every step of the way. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have!