08/25/2026
Walking into your home after a fire is heartbreaking. Seeing your cherished possessions covered in black soot and smelling of smoke can make it feel like everything is lost forever.
But before you throw anything away, itās important to know that restoration science can save far more than you might expect.
When we assess a home, we categorize your belongings into "salvageable" and "non-salvageable" items, working hand-in-hand with your insurance adjuster to make the claims process as smooth as possible:
Often Salvageable: Hard goods like glass, metal, jewelry, and solid wood can almost always be completely cleaned. Soft contentsālike clothes, bedding, and even beloved stuffed animalsācan often be saved using specialized sanitizing and deodorizing technology.
Usually Non-Salvageable: Food (even canned goods exposed to high heat), open medicines, cosmetics, and baby products must be written off due to toxic chemical exposure.
You don't have to list every ruined item yourself. Our team carefully catalogs, photographs, and inventories every single item for your insurance claim. We help separate the salvageable treasures from the total losses, ensuring you get a fair payout while saving the irreplaceable belongings that make your house a home.
You handle recovering. We'll handle restoring the things you love. ā¤ļø
804-639-0230 ā¢ RainbowRestoresRichmond.com
