Cleaning

• Following a building fire, the entire building and its contents need to be cleaned before a proper assessment of structural soundness can be completed. It is important to have a professional cleaning company do the work. Smoke can penetrate the structure and the contents, leaving an unpleasant odor. Smoke odors and soot, as well as chemicals and water from extinguishing the fire, all need to be removed and cleaned properly.
  
  Professional cleaning services can provide many areas of cleaning that you cannot do yourself, such as duct cleaning, electronic restoration, garment cleaning, water extraction and furniture restoration.
  
  

Restoration

• Even if the fire did not go through the roof, the rafter and other supports may be damaged. The process of determining the soundness of the structure should always be done by experts. With minor damage, replacing or repairing only the damaged areas may be possible.
  
  

Replacement

• In many cases, a complete replacement of a burnt roof will be needed. A complete roof replacement may also include the replacement or repair of roof trusses. The trusses are the structural support for the roof and are unsafe if damaged. Do not attempt to replace the roof itself without proper inspection of the trusses. Covering up structural damage can bring about a lawsuit if you attempt to sell your home at a later date.