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The Cost Of A Fire
3/29/2021 (Permalink)
After a fire in your Charlotte, NC, home or business one of your most pressing questions might be how much the restoration process will cost. There is no average fire, so it can be dangerous to start with only looking at the average cost and assuming your situation will match the average. Here are some questions that can help understand the cost of the restoration process:
Damage:
Some fires may only damage a small portion of your home, others may distribute extensive smoke and some may cause serious structural damage. The extent of the damage is based on multiple factors and this is something that only a fire remediation specialist can answer.
How The Fire Was Extinguished:
Depending on how the fire was put out, there could be more extensive damage than just a fire might cause. If the fire is put out with water there could be extensive water damage in the area of the fire as well as below it. A fire extinguisher may cause less damage, but is generally only used on smaller fires.
Looking At The Cost:
Once the damage has been assessed your local SERVPRO will create a quote for your insurance company. In most situations, insurance will cover all of the costs and your only cost should be a deductible. Your insurance company could be covering restoration costs that are as low as $2,000 to over $70,000, with an average of $37,000. For more information click here.
The best way to know what your cost will be is to contact SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County to assess the damage and estimate restoration costs. It is also important to contact your insurance company after fire damage as well.
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