Expert Fire Damage Cleaning Services

Our fire damage cleaning experts are available for clients across the nation, including Castle Point.

Initially, we will ask that you supply photos and videos of the fire damage inflicted on your property so that we can provide you with a free, no-obligation quote. Our representatives will talk you through the work that needs to happen with the arrival of one of our cleaners.

Clean-up begins after the health and safety assessment has been conducted and approved as safe to proceed. We restore your property to its original state using our industrial cleaning apparatus and odour-neutralising technology. Debris is safely removed from the premises by our team, and we remain on location until you are satisfied with the outcome.

Who is responsible for fire damage in a rental home?

As a tenant, you must know that your landlord is responsible for ensuring your home is fire safe. However, if the tenant is negligent and the sole cause of a fire, they may be liable for the resulting damage and charged for repairs and fire damage cleaning services.

This could also mean that the tenant is not entitled to replacement or compensation for lost or damaged belongings and may still be required to pay rent.

On the other hand, if a fire occurs due to the landlord's negligence, such as faulty wiring or poor safety regulations, the tenant may not be held responsible. In this case, the landlord will be responsible for repairing or replacing damaged property and paying for necessary cleaning services.

If neither party is at fault, the landlord and the tenant should take responsibility for fixing and replacing their property. However, the landlord is still responsible for repairing and cleaning the property as necessary to ensure it is safe and habitable for the tenant.

What to do if your rental home is not fire safe

As a tenant, you deserve thorough fire safety that protects yourself, your belongings, and your accommodation. If you believe that your home is not up to the current safety standards, you should inspect your property or communal area for the following hazards:

• No smoke alarms or a smoke alarm on only one floor
• Furniture without or with damaged fire-resistant labelling
• Faulty gas appliances, pipework, or electric wiring
• No carbon monoxide detector in rooms with gas boilers or wood burners
• No clear route of escape or obstructed exits
• No clear fire safety or escape signage

If the above hazards are present in your home and you feel your property is not up to the standard regulations in fire safety, you must inform your landlord immediately. If your landlord refuses or fails to comply, you can complain to your local council who can fine your landlord and order them to fit proper fire safety equipment.

You must collect evidence of a lack of action from your landlord and keep any communication you had with them. If you're unsure where to go from here, you can look at Citizen Advice's page on this topic.

We cover all areas in the district of Castle Point in Essex, including:

• Benfleet
• Canvey Island
• Daws Heath
• Hadleigh
• Leigh Beck
• Newlands
• South Benfleet
• Thundersley

How does fire damage impact a building?

When a fire devastates your home or workplace, there is more damage besides the overall structure. There are invisible threats present that linger on a property for many months and even years to come.

Without professional intervention, the property will become irreparable and unsafe, making it inhabitable. There are four types of fire damage you need to be aware of:

• Ash damage will leave behind dense particles that cover the entirety of your structure and furniture
• Soot damage involves smoke and soot particles that linger in the air and pollute it. It can damage electrical outlets and pose a threat to your health
• Smoke damage leaves behind pungent odours which can be hard to remove with regular cleaning, requiring professional intervention
• Water damage due to extinguishing methods can cause damp, rot, and mould to begin growing and must be dried quickly