ICS were appointed to handle a fire damage claim that caused extensive damage to a residential property in South Dublin. The homeowner contacted us after the fire.
The homeowner, who was asleep in her room was woken by the flames at approximately 3 am, the homeowner was very lucky to get out of the building unharmed.
This fire occurred in a converted attic space and was caused by a faulty electrical appliance. The appliance ignited, catching fire to the building fabric and contents.
The fire caused extensive thermal damage to the converted attic space ,the roof structure and to the first floor with smoke damage through out the building.
ICS carried out a preliminary site survey to assess the extent of the damage, we also advised the homeowner on the emergency actions required. We then met the insurance company loss adjusters and worked to agree a schedule of works covering the fire and smoke damage.
We helped the homeowner with alternative accommodation and asked the insurer for an interim payment towards emergency expenses. We assisted the homeowner on the appointment of emergency works contractors. The emergency works contractor secured and weathered the building, protecting from water ingress, securing the debris from the un-stable roof, preventing damage to neighbouring properties/general public.
We worked with specialist engineers and contractors to formulate a design and plan for reinstatement. We negotiated the claim with the homeowner’s insurance company and the claim was settled.
We inspect and record the damage carefully and set it out for the loss adjuster. We managed this claim from start to finish, so the homeowner did not have to deal with it alone after such a frightening night.
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