While all smoke might appear the same at first glance, there are actually several different types of homeowners should be aware of. Each kind of smoke damage is caused by when a specific kind of material is burned, and the lasting damage they each leave behind can vary as well. Here’s an overview of four …
How do electrical fires start in the first place? Even if you diligently follow fire safety tips, it’s still possible that an electrical fire might break out in your home for reasons you may not have considered. If you want to learn more about what causes electrical fires to improve the fire safety of your …
When tragedy occurs and a fire breaks out in your commercial property, the aftermath can be devastating. It can look nearly unrecognizable depending on the severity of the damage, and ultimately, how bad the fire itself was. Luckily, there are great options for damage restoration, particularly in the Berks County area. Even so, it is …
Read more Prevent Future Health Problems by Restoring Your Commercial Property After a Fire
As one of the leading providers of fire restoration services in Reading, ServiceMaster Restore has had an opportunity to work with many homeowners who have had to deal with a house fire. Over the course of helping these clients, our team has learned that, like most things, taking a little precaution now can go a …
Furnaces, space heaters, and other heat sources are used with greater frequency when temperatures drop, which creates the perfect space to cozy up. However, it also increases the chances that a fire starts, especially if the proper precautions aren’t taken to protect your home. Luckily, you can do a few simple things to avoid the …
Here is a checklist of what you should do…….. Immediately report water, fire, trauma, mold, soot damage to your insurance agent. Call a certified restoration company to secure your property and to mitigate damages. Your insurance company may provide names and phone numbers of referrals. You are not obligated to use a specific company. ServiceMaster …
Read more Not sure what to do when you have Water, Smoke or Fire Damage??
Inspect your home. You may need to recruit, or even hire, someone experienced in home electrical wiring, plumbing (gas), heating, and air conditioning. Stay in the kitchen when using the range for cooking. If you are leaving for just a minute, turn off all the burners on the range. Going to the basement for a …
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