Fire & Smoke Damage

After fire damage it is natural to want to jump right in and start cleaning.  Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration.

Do...

• Retain a contractor to board up open windows, roofs, or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage.

Do not...

•  Wipe or attempt to wash fire residues from walls, ceilings, or other absorbent surfaces.

Soot (Furnace) Damage

While soot may resemble smoke residues from a fire, the restoration of soot damage often requires different techniques. Incorrect action can make restoration more diffcult and delay the return to normal.

Do...

• Cover up holstery with clean sheets before use.

Do not...

• Attempt to wash walls, ceiling, or contents without professional assistance.

Water Damage

Water damage arises from fire damage, broken pipes, blocked drains, malfunctioning appliances, storms, and other causes.

Do...

• Remove standing water from flat surfaces by sponging and blotting.

Do not...

• Operate televisions, vacuums, or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors. Serious injury may result.