When Security Fencing May Be Necessary After a Fire

11/5/2018 (Permalink)

If your building was recently devastated by a fire, you may be asked to vacate the premises until the structure has been fully remediated. While that is the safe thing to do, you may be concerned about the safety of your property while it’s uninhabited. After all, it is not uncommon for damaged or abandoned buildings to become victims of vandalism and theft, and vacancy may attract vagabonds. To keep your property safe, both your Quincy, IL fire remediation team and insurance adjuster may suggest a security fence. Before you install a fence however, there are some things you should do beforehand: 

• Call in all service providers, such as plumbers, electricians and gas suppliers, to inspect your building's internal systems and ensure that all are in safe, working condition. 
• Turn off all utilities. 
• Invest in shutters, storm doors, commercial locks and other means of keeping vandals out. 
• Make a list of damaged and destroyed items.
• Discuss your options with your insurance provider. 

Why You Should Install a Security Border

You never know how long a fire will keep you out of your building. Depending on the extent of the damage, and what kind of damage was done to the internal workings of your building, you may be out of your building for just a few weeks or a few months. If your Quincy, IL fire restoration team informs you that remediation efforts will take months, you may want to install a security fence in the meantime. Not only will a fence keep the bad guys out, but it can also give you peace of mind and reduce your insurance costs. Insurance companies like to see property owners take initiative to protect their properties, and are likely to give you a discount for doing so. On the other hand, if you don't invest in a fence, you may be viewed as a risk, and you may see a bump in your monthly premium. 

Don't risk additional damage to your building by failing to invest in adequate security. Talk to your insurance company about security fence options today.