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We understand the pain and loss associated with fires and we vow to stand by your side throughout the entire fire damage restoration process.
When your home or business experiences a fire, both the structure and everything inside are at risk. Even after a fire is extinguished, residual smoke can pose ongoing risks to your health and property. Only experienced professionals can effectively handle fire restoration work.
Covered employs a team of professionals who are trained to handle even the most complicated fire cleaning and restoration work. Our fire and smoke damage cleanup includes 24-hour board-up, temporary heat if necessary, content cleaning, re-painting walls, and floor restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage
How do I maintain my fire alarm?
A properly working smoke alarm can alert people inside the house/facility to ensure the best chance of getting everyone out quickly and safely. Here are some tips for fire alarm safety:
Change the batteries in your smoke alarms at least twice a year
If your alarm is over ten years old, or if you are unsure when you last replaced it, you should get a new one
When installing smoke alarms, be sure there is one on every floor of your home
Any fire drill tips?
Escape routes and fire drills should be practiced with your family/employees. Mock fire drills with your children, warning them of such things as hot doorknobs and staying low to the ground to avoid breathing in the smoke, could be life-saving. Material items can be replaced, your family can not! Here are some fire drill tips:
Tweak the plan as necessary: Who may be capable of sleeping through the alarm? Make sure that an escape plan is in place for physically disabled occupants, children, and pets.
Purchase a folding ladder in case an escape through an upper window is necessary.
Make sure that your family meet-spot is far enough away from your house
Practice drills during less-than-desirable times: in the middle of the night, in very cold weather, etc..
Tweak the plan as necessary: Who may be capable of sleeping through the alarm? Make sure that an escape plan is in place for physically disabled occupants, children, and pets.
Purchase a folding ladder in case an escape through an upper window is necessary.
Make sure that your family meet-spot is far enough away from your house
What are some tips for fireplace safety?
Have your chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a professional
If you have a glass door fireplace covering, leave it open while the fire is burning. This ensures that the fire gets enough air to keep creosote from building up in the chimney. Creosote build-up can block your chimney, causing a chimney fire.
Use a metal screen for fireplaces that don't have a glass door covering
Clear the area around the hearth of flammable items
Never use flammable liquids such as lighter fluid to start your fire.
Only use dry wood - soft, moist wood speeds up creosote buildup in your chimney
Allow hot ashes cooling time before you dispose of them
Never leave a fire in your fireplace unattended and always put the fire out before you go to bed or leave your home
What are some tips for space heater safety?
Always place any portable heating devices at least three feet away from flammable objects
Never leave your home or go to bed without turning off your space heater
Never dry wet clothes over a space heater
Check the cord and outlet periodically, if it feels hot, turn it off
What are some safety tips for liquid/gas burning heaters?
Always vent to the outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Follow manufacturers' instructions very closely
Always allow the heaters to cool down before you refuel them
Never refill these heaters inside your home
What are some safety tips for wood stoves?
Make sure your stove is installed properly and maintained regularly
Proper ventilation is essential
Keep flammable objects away from your stove and stove pipes
Check all of your connections every year before you use your stove
Have your ventilation system inspected by a professional every year
How to prevent holiday fires:
Christmas Trees:
If you are using an artificial tree, make sure that it is flame retardant
If you are using a real tree, make sure it is freshly cut
Don't put your real tree up too early, and never leave it up for longer than two weeks
Keep your tree watered at all times
Don't put your tree too close to a heat vent or a fireplace
Lights & Decorations:
Maintenance is key! Inspect your lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, and broken or cracked sockets
Do not overload electrical outlets
Do not link more than three light strands
Check the wires periodically, if they are warm to the touch, take them down
Do not leave lights unattended
Use only non-flammable decorations
Always keep decorations away from heat vents and fireplaces
Any candle safety tips?
Make sure candles are in a stable candle holder
Place candles where they can't be easily knocked down
Never put candles on your Christmas tree
Never leave candles unattended
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