Protecting Your Property: The Importance of Fire Board Up Services in Canton by SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County

11/3/2023 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO team can board-up and secure your home after a fire disaster in Canton, Ohio. Our crews are available 24/7/365.

In the aftermath of a fire, the devastation left behind can be overwhelming. Aside from the immediate destruction caused by flames, secondary damage from exposure to the elements and potential theft can compound the challenges faced by property owners. In such dire circumstances, prompt and effective action is crucial, and one key service that stands out is fire board up.

Understanding Fire Board Up Services

Fire board up services involve securing and protecting a property by boarding up windows, doors, and other openings. This proactive measure serves several critical purposes in the wake of a fire. First and foremost, it prevents further damage caused by rain, wind, or other environmental factors. Additionally, it acts as a deterrent against trespassers and potential looters.

The Swift Response of SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County

When facing the aftermath of a fire, time is of the essence. This is where SERVPRO, a leading restoration and cleanup company, shines. With a commitment to rapid response and unparalleled expertise, SERVPRO ensures that your property is secured promptly, minimizing the risk of additional harm.

Protection Against the Elements

Fire board up services create a protective barrier against the elements, preventing rain, debris, and even animals from entering the compromised structure. This proactive step is vital in safeguarding the remaining contents of the property, minimizing further losses, and expediting the restoration process.

Security Measures to Deter Opportunistic Crime

A property left exposed after a fire becomes susceptible to opportunistic crime. Vandals, looters, and even curious onlookers can compromise the integrity of the damaged site. SERVPRO's fire board up services include the installation of sturdy boards, which act as a visual deterrent and physical barrier against unauthorized entry, helping to maintain the security of the premises during the restoration period.

Preventing Additional Costs

By engaging SERVPRO’s fire board up services promptly, property owners can potentially avoid additional costs associated with further damage. Timely intervention helps preserve what remains of the property, reducing the extent of repairs needed and streamlining the overall restoration process.

Professional Expertise and Equipment

SERVPRO brings a wealth of professional expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to every fire board up project. Their trained technicians understand the unique challenges presented by fire damage and implement strategic solutions to address them effectively. From selecting the appropriate materials for boarding up to ensuring a secure and tight fit, SERVPRO’s attention to detail sets them apart in the industry.

Peace of Mind for Property Owners

Facing the aftermath of a fire is undoubtedly stressful, but SERVPRO's fire board up services provide property owners with much-needed peace of mind. Knowing that their premises are secured against external threats allows individuals to focus on the recovery process, confident that their property is in capable hands.

Fire board up services offered by SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County play a pivotal role in mitigating post-fire damage. Swift response, environmental protection, security measures, and cost-effectiveness are among the many benefits provided by this essential service. When disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County stands ready to not only restore but also to safeguard your property, ensuring a smoother path to recovery. Give us a call at 330-497-4600 if you need fire damage board-ups, cleanup, or construction.

Fire Damage Restoration in Canton, Ohio

12/1/2022 (Permalink)

An uncleaned fireplace caused a fire to this Canton, Ohio home. If you need fire damage cleanup and restoration, call SERVPRO.

People are at greater risk of a fire damage in the winter season when they cook holiday meals, display decorations, and use unsafe heat sources. Whether a fire starts from a candle, space heater, fireplace, or holiday lights the damaging effects of a fire to its structure and its contents is devastating. If your property suffers fire damage, quick action is vital to limiting the amount of damage that is inflicted on your property. You may think that once the fire is put out, the damage has been done and you can start getting things cleaned up at your leisure. Unfortunately, fire damage continues to eat away at materials even after the fire has been put out.

At SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County, once we receive your call, we immediately dispatch our project manager and emergency crews of certified and experience technicians to your Canton, OH home. Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action. While your home is being restored, cleaned, and repaired, crews may need to pack, transport, and store, your belongings in our facility. Our highly trained technicians will use advanced equipment and cleaning techniques to clean and deodorize your home and contents.

When restoration professionals take over after a fire has brought destruction to your property, you can breathe again. You can have hope and trust that life will go on. It simply takes the knowledge and skills of SERVPRO professionals to put everything right again. For more information on fire damage restoration click here.

SERVPRO offers Emergency Fire Board-up Services

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

This Canton, Ohio house needed a boardup after a fire. Our crews are available 24/7 to help boardup, restore and rebuild your home.

There’s no such thing as a “small” fire. In addition to actual fire damage, the resultant smoke, soot, odor, and other particles will penetrate your walls, floors, attic, and duct work. Plus, you may experience water damage and residue from extinguishing the fire.

BOARD UP & SECURE YOUR PROPERTY

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County has crews trained to handle any size fire disaster using specialized chemicals and fire and water advanced equipment and to help our customers through a difficult time. The first step in the recovery process is to protect your property and all of its contents from further. We have crews available 24/7 for fire board up to roof tarps.

We can complete the following:

• Board Up & Roof Cover
• Structure Shoring & Stabilization
• Temporary Fencing
• Complete Building Enclosure
• Emergency Demolition

After a claim has been filed with your insurance company our project managers will work with your insurance adjuster to get the restoration process started. The following steps include:

1. Boarding-upyour property immediately will prevent additional damage by weather, animals or theft while providing peace of mind.
2. Deodorizingyour property will eliminate smoke, soot, and chemical particles.
3. We will carefully pack-outyour salvageable contents — from antiques to furniture to fine china to clean and store at our warehouse. Inventorying all items. Dispose and record of all non-salvageable contents for insurance, to help make the replacement process easier.
4. During content cleaning, trained technicians will thoroughly clean and deodorize your salvageable contents placed in an ozone room removing any left over odor before moving them into our secure climate-controlled warehouse for storage until you are ready to move them back into your home.
5. We have the ability to restore all many critical documents using document drying technology, while keeping them confidential.
6. Debris Removal of water damaged flooring, drywall, or plaster.
7. Repair and restorationcan include everything from carpet cleaning to full construction services.
8. We will store your contents in our secure facility and deliver them when your property is ready.

All fire damage is different and each clean up and restoration requires a unique resolution. At SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County our team has the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – SERVPRO of NW Stark County 330-497-4600

Fire Damage? What Not to Do After a House Fire

7/20/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a ceiling. SERVPRO was able to cleanup, restore and rebuild this home in Canton, Ohio.

The one place you feel completely safe is your own home. This can change in a second when a fire starts, and smoke fills your home. After the fire has been put out here are a few suggestions of what not to do after a house fire.

What Not to Do After a House Fire

• Do not enter the building until the fire department says it is safe to go in.
• Do not turn on water, gas or electric. Utilities should not be used unless the fire department indicates it is safe for you to do so.
• Do not use electronics, computers, televisions, stereos, or appliances until they have been professionally cleaned and checked. A fire could damage electrical circuits and using them may be hazardous.
• Do not wipe or attempt to wash fire residue from walls, ceilings, or other absorbent surfaces. It is important not to tamper with any of the damage before it has been assessed by your insurance agent.
• Do not eat food items or canned goods that were exposed to the heat of the fire. Dispose of all food items immediately.
• Do not use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy smoke residues or debris until they have been safely cleaned. They will need special treatment to remove harmful smoke toxins.

Each fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. At SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County our team has the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – SERVPRO of NW Stark County 330-497-4600

Fire Damage? A Few Suggestions on Where to Begin the Cleanup Process

6/20/2022 (Permalink)

This kitchen has fire damage and the crews at SERVPRO were called to cleanup and restore this home in Copley, Ohio.

A fire damage to your home or business are devastating and overwhelming. Most people don’t even know what to do or where to start in the fire cleanup and restoration process. If you begin on your own here are some suggestions:

What to Do After a Fire Damage

• Take photos of the damage. Your insurance company will need photographic evidence of the fire damage and any affected areas and items.
• File a claim with your insurance company. Not only is it required that you file your claim as soon as possible, but it is also in your best interest. You’ll be asked to submit a proof of loss claim. The sooner you get the ball rolling, the sooner an insurance adjuster will begin assessing the damage.
• Contact a professional fire restoration company. Restoration professionals are trained to clean up and repair fire-damaged homes, and they will work with your insurance company to initiate a fire damage recovery plan that includes the complete restoration of your structure.
• Take notes. In a stressful situation, miscommunication is common, so start jotting down every conversation or online correspondence that you have with your insurance agent or restoration professionals.
• Save receipts and original documents. This will be to your benefit when it comes to your insurance claim.
• Keep yourself safe. If you are unsure about something and find yourself not knowing what to do, you are better off waiting for a qualified professional. You are ALWAYS better off safe than sorry.

Each fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. At SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County our team has the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – SERVPRO of NW Stark County 330-497-4600

Stay tuned to next month’s blog on What Not to Do After a House Fire.

Spring Season Fire Tips & Hazards in Canal Fulton, OH

5/18/2022 (Permalink)

Check and clean your dryer vents from lint to prevent a fire.

Spring is here! As we start to enjoy the warmer weather in Canal Fulton and begin to grill outdoors and enjoy our first bonfire, we also need to take a moment to think about how we can all be more fire safe. SERVPRO has cleaned and restored many homes after a fire and therefore we thought we would share some annual spring-cleaning tips for fire safety.

Fire Tips and Hazards Inside Your Home:

• Test your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Check all electrical cords that Discard any electrical cords that are frayed.
• Check basements, attics, and around electrical appliances for any water leaks from the winter weather.
• Inspect and clean your lint trap and exhaust from your clothes dryer.

Fire tips and Hazards Outside Your Home:

• Remove dead leaves and other flammable debris from gutters around house foundation and under decks, porches, or stairs.
• Clean out and organize garage, sheds. Make sure all flammable materials are stored in fire-rated containers and away from children.
• Check grills for rust, insects, grease, and other debris before starting.
• Replace any gas hoses that are worn.
• Check and remove any debris from outdoor vents and AC units.

If you experience a fire, call the professional and IICRC trained technicians from SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We are available 24 hours a day at 330-497-4600. Check out our website at www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for all our services.

A Hydroxyl Generator Can Help Remove Fire Odor from you Massillion, Ohio Home

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County has advanced equipment to help remove smoke odor from your Massillion, Ohio home after a fire disaster.

A fire can produce an extreme odor that can linger in your Massillion, Ohio home. When our SERVPRO crews arrive to begin the fire, damage clean up and restoration process a Hydroxyl Generator is placed in the home. Our crews will remove all the non-salvageable items and clean the ceilings, walls, windows, doors, and floors. The salvageable contents will either be packed up and cleaned at the SERVPRO warehouse or cleaned on site depending on the severity of the fire.

What is a Hydroxyl Generator?

This state-of-the-art system sends UV rays (365nm) (emitted from a TiO2 photo-catalytic lamp) through an anatase-coated glass sleeve to trap vast amounts of titanium dioxide. Next, electron hole pairs form and react with water and oxygen, producing free electrons and hydroxyl radicals that, when dispersed by a fan, convert organic and inorganic gases and air pollutants into carbon dioxide and water. Translation: Stinky air is neutralized, and people do not have to leave their home.

When your home or business suffers from fire, soot, smoke, and odor damage SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County have the specialized fire restoration training needed to restore your home to pre-fire condition. Every fire damage is unique, and requires a specific solution, but the general process stays the same. For additional information about our SERVPRO’s process click: https://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com/fire-repair-process

Have Questions About Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today – (330) 497-4600

Teach Your Children These Fire Safety Tips

10/19/2021 (Permalink)

Teach your children fire safety and make an escape plan before a fire happens to your home. It could save a life.

It is a proven fact that educating your children on fire safety can make a lifesaving difference.

There are hundreds of stories nationwide of how children who were taught fire safety were able to save themselves during fire emergencies. When children are taught a fire escape plan and fire safety, they remain calm when a fire happens because they know what to expect and what action to take.

Fire safety and prevention takes a team effort, so it is imperative that parents sit down with their children to discuss the fires of danger and to make a plan of action.

Here are a few at home fire safety tips for parents to teach their children:

• Draw a map of your home.
• Show all doors and windows.
• Visit each room.
• Find two ways out.
• All windows and doors should open easily.
• You should be able to use them to get outside.
• Make sure your home has smoke alarms.
• Push the test button to make sure each alarm is working.
• Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home.
• Everyone will meet at the meeting place.
• Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.
• Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.
• Learn the emergency phone number for your fire department.
• Practice your home fire drill. 

If you have suffered fire damage to your home in Stark County please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600 or visit our website at: www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information about our services.

Grilling and Fire Pit Safety Tips for Summer Fun in Canton, Ohio

8/12/2021 (Permalink)

Following a few safety tips for enjoying a fire pit can save your home from catching on fire in Canton, Ohio.

During the summer and fall months, we all love to enjoy a nice grill dinner and a fire with our friends and family. It’s important that you are stay safe. SERVPRO receives many calls after a home has caught on fire from left attended grills and firepits.

Here are some ways you can keep your home safer from outside fires:

Grilling:

• Moving the grill away from siding, decking, and other things that can catch fire.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill when its hot.
• Stay with the grill the entire time you’re cooking
• Keep your grill clean so leftover grease and fat won’t catch on fire.

Backyard Fire Pits:

• Make sure the fire pit is at least three feet away from your house and anything that can burn,
• Closely watch children when the fire pit is in use.
• Use a metal screen over wood-burning fires to keep sparks from floating out.
• Turn off or put out fires before you leave the backyard.
• Store matches and lighters out of children’s sight and reach.

When restoration professionals take over after a fire has brought destruction to your property, you can breathe again. You can have hope and trust that life will go on. You will get back to enjoying your home or commercial property. It simply takes the knowledge and skills of professionals to put everything right again. Our crews are available 24/7 at 330-497-4600 or visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

Steps to Take Before a Fire Restoration Specialists Arrive

7/21/2021 (Permalink)

Before and after pictures of a fire damaged home that we restored to preloss condition in Massillion, Ohio.

A house fire is one of the most frightening and disruptive events that can impact a family. After surviving a fire, it is crucial to remain calm and take the steps that will help you recover from this traumatic event. Enlisting the prompt support of family and emergency service professionals, like SERVPRO, can really make a difference in the recovery process. 

Steps to Take Before Fire Restoration Specialists Arrive at Your Massillion, Ohio Home

The best way for you to help your Massillion, Ohio fire restoration project is to call in professional help as soon as possible after a disaster. Getting technicians on the site before damages set in can have monumental effects on restorations’ speed and cost. However, there are a few other things that you may do to help us out before we arrive.

• Place towels on the floors - One of the ways that damage can spread to other parts of the house is underfoot. By placing clean towels and sheets around the damaged area, you can create walkways that stop ash from getting tracked around the house.
• Wash your plants - If you have any live houseplants, give them a quick wash. Even light fire residue can harm these living, breathing organisms. The sooner that ash and smoke can be washed off of them, the healthier they will be later on.
• Change your HVAC filters – Chances are, much of the smoke and ash got sucked into your HVAC system. While SERVPRO technicians are trained and certified to clean these systems out, you should still do all you can to avoid spreading residues around the house. A quick filter swap could stop ash from spreading to new parts of your home.
• Stay safe – Fires may affect the structural components of your home. If you notice burned supports, falling ceiling material, loose wiring, or any other potential hazards, stay away from the area. Our experienced personnel can identify and contain these threats without any risk to you.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County stays ready on a 24/7 basis to provide high-quality fire restoration services to Massillion, Ohio homeowners. Call us on our emergency line at 330-497-4600.

Safety Tips on Smoke Alarms for your Massillion, Ohio Home

6/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County are experts in smoke damage clean up and restoration.

Smoke alarms can save your life!

Here are some key tips on smoke alarm fire safety:

• Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, hear and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
• It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
• Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Todays smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multiuse of fire conditions yet mitigate false alarms.
• A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet from the stove.
• People who are hard of hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – SERVPRO of NW Stark County 330-497-4600

Residential Fire Damage, We Can Help in Massillion, Ohio

5/19/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can clean up and restore your home in Massillion, Ohio after a fire damage. Call us today at 330-497-4600.

The crews at SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County are knowledgeable on cleaning and restoring a home after a fire. Although, they are the most difficult jobs we encounter. It is not that our crews are unprepared for the job, it is because of the personal loss of a home and possessions is extremely painful to the people that have suffered the disaster.

According to the NFPA, these are the 5 leading causes to house fires:

1. Cooking
2. Heating
3. Electrical
4. Smoking
5. Candles

When our crews arrive at a fire loss, they sympathize with every homeowner. We are trained to move quickly understanding that every moment saved at the onset of disaster recovery increases the chance of a successful mitigation. Our fire technicians carefully attempt to salvage any items that can be restored. After the structure has been walked through by the insurance adjuster and our own SERVPRO estimator the cleaning process will begin. Our warehouse has enough storage to house 6 house fires where each item will be cleaned, dried, wrapped and boxed until the structure has been thoroughly cleaned and restored. Once the structure has been cleaned, we can begin drying and assessing the total damage.  The build back team that includes carpenters and other subcontractors will begin the reconstruction process to get your home back to preloss condition.

It can be hard to protect your home from all the fire dangers, but SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is here to help restore if a fire damage does happen to your home. Give us a call at 330-876-5723 or visit our website at: www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com.

One Stop Shop to Rebuild after a House Fire

5/5/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can restore your contents and your structure after you experience a fire in Massillion, Ohio.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is here to help when fire affects your home. We specialize in fire restoration cleaning and mitigation. We are here to help when a fire affects the structure and its contents. We are a full service restoration company. You can depend on us to help you make decisions on the process of cleaning and restoring your home after a devastating fire.

• We clean structure as well as contents.
• We provide demolition services.
• We work and manage with dependable subcontractors to help in the rebuilding process.
• We work with and communicate all documentation with insurance programs and the insured to make sure all know the status and progress of the job.

Our crews are here to help when a fire occurs. We are a 24/7 emergency services locally owned and operated in Canton, Ohio. SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is only a phone call away. Call us at 330-497-4600 or visit our website at www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com.

SERVPRO is a National Brand Name for Fire Restoration

10/20/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County team. Pictured are the Office Staff, Production Manager, Estimators, Crew Chiefs & Technicians and Marketing team.

SERVPRO is the #1 leading brand name in Fire & Water Restoration & Cleanup! When you call SERVPRO you are getting the BEST!

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is a local franchise company that has a physical office building, warehouse, equipment, trucks, and crews. Not only are we local but we also have the backing of a NATIONAL brand with over 1600 other franchises that we can call on to help us.

How does that benefit you? If a commercial building is flooded, we are not just limited to our crews, we can call other local franchise locations to get more technicians to help with the larger residential and commercial loses. If a storm floods the area and a city area has flooded, we can access more tools and equipment from our headquarters to help more families. Our crews are highly trained in IICRC standards and have the right equipment that are industry standard to get the job done right! Our local franchise and our national claims center are available to take calls 24 hours a day!

We know that emergency situations are never an enjoyable time, but we strive to make life get back to normal quickly and smoothly. If you have an emergency home or business restoration need, call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600! We are here to help!

Factors that Determine A Fire Damage Estimate

8/14/2020 (Permalink)

If you experience a fire damage, call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County to help cleanup and restore your Massillion, Ohio.

Five factors that contribute to a fire remediation estimate 

1. Board-up & Roof Tarp Services

Mitigation is one of the earliest expenses to a fire restoration effort. A restoration company from Massillion, Ohio will come out immediately to your home or business and help you determine the scope of loss. Plywood is used to cover most vertical holes in your structure, and tarps are used to cover large holes in your roof. Depending on the extent of the damage and if water is used by the fire department, mitigation work may be required.

2. Security & Fencing

Another aspect of the mitigation process is the protection of your property from intruders and animals. Commercial property owners feel better if the fence is at least put around the facility.

3. Waste & Damage Removal

The next expense to consider in the estimate is the removal of damaged materials. SERVPRO crews will get to work pulling out water damage carpeting, smoke damage walls and insulation. Beyond the removal, and extensive cleaning will start after the debris is removed.

4. Reconstruction

Rebuilding your property is the final expense. The company you hire will inspect and assess the structure and integrity of the building. Everything will be reinforced, and the crew will replace all damaged areas of the building. When complete, your property will look as it did before the fire.

5. Insurance

Your insurance policy will inevitably help to reduce the expense of the fire restoration, but there are too many variables to consider specifying how much the insurance will cover. The best thing is to contact your insurance agent.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to help you get your home back to preloss condition. When fire damage invades your home, please contact us at 330-497-4600.

24 Hour Emergency Fire Damage Restoration

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County your One Stop Shop to restore after a fire damage to your home or business in Canton, Ohio.

When your home is damaged by fire, smoke, and soot, it is best to leave the restoration process to the professionals. If you clean up the damaged area Improperly it can make the fire damage worse and harder to restore.

24- Hour Emergency Fire Cleanup Services

Fires can happen any time of day or night. Our SERVPRO professionals provide fire restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays. A fast response is crucial, in many cleaning and restoration situations, immediate action is needed to help minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

We are Your One-Stop Shop for Fire Damage Restoration

When you SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County, you can rest assured knowing that you will not have to deal with multiple contractors. Our estimators and production team will take you through every step of the process, from start to finish. Regardless of the cause of the fire damage, we will get your home back to its preloss condition.

Our Services Include:

• 24/7 board up services
• Soot removal
• Water extraction
• Structural drying
• Structural cleaning
• Contents cleaning
• Smoke deodorization and decontamination
• Structural repairs and reconstruction

If you have suffered fire damage in Canton, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Clean up & Restoration

6/23/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO crews can clean up and restore your home to preloss condition after a fire in Massillion, Ohio.

A fire in your home, regardless of the size, can be overwhelming. You want to regain control quickly to avoid disruptions to your family’s life. To get your home back up to preloss condition it is important to clean and restore your home properly and effectively. Calling a professional restoration company will make sure that this happens. After calling, SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County, we will work closely with your insurance company to begin the cleanup process to insurance industry standards. We will communicate the extent of damage, indicating how the damage will be cleaned-up and providing reassurance to you and your adjuster that we are the choice for your fire damage restoration.

Our professional, uniformed and IICRC certified SERVPRO crews will offer a variety of services including:

• Smoke and soot removal.
• Water removal and odor humidification.
• Documentation of structure and content restoration.

A house fire in Massillion, Ohio can be contained to one area of the home, however, the damage caused by the fire affect other parts of your home. Once the fire is out, an overwhelming feeling of helplessness may occur. If the damage is not handled properly, long-term effects may result, adding to an already stressful situation. Proper removal of fire, smoke, soot, and water damage can prevent further damage, such as lingering odor’s, mold growth and permanent damage to personal items.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you get your home back to preloss condition. When fire damage invades your home, please contact us at 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Restoration in Canal Fulton, Ohio

5/20/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County specializes in fire damage restoration in Canal Fulton, Ohio.

A fire can destroy the structure of your home along with all your personal belongings in a matter of minutes. Flames, heat, smoke, soot, and water can cause serious damage. Anything you want to save, or reuse will need to be carefully cleaned and restored. Firefighters may have to break windows, cut holes in the roof to put the fire out along with using large amounts of water. It is important to understand the risk to your safety and health even after the fire is out. The soot and dirty water left behind may contain things that could make you sick. Be careful if you go into your home, do not touch any fire-damaged items due to the residue that is left behind. You could destroy or damage your items even more. Calling a professional restoration company that is knowledgeable in all areas of cleaning, restoring, and rebuilding your home can ease the tension of this terrible situation.

Figuring out what to do after a house fire can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming and the process seems daunting and deciding what to do first can be stressful and overwhelming. Take a deep breath and make sure everyone is safe before following these following steps:

• Confirm with the fire department that it is safe to enter your home.
• Prepare a list of damaged or lost items.
• Photograph damaged items for your records.
• Make copies of all documents given to your insurance company.
• Keep all receipts of work completed for repairs.
• Do not authorize any work without approval from your insurance company.

Regardless of a fire size or destruction the experience of a house fire is very frightening, horrible and a very shocking experience. Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600 to clean up and restore your home to preloss condition.  

24-Hour Emergency Service

Faster to Any Size Disaster

Locally Owned and Operated

A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry

Highly Trained Fire Restoration Technicians

Fire Damage to your Home?

5/5/2020 (Permalink)

If you experience a fire to your home in Massillion, Ohio, call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County to restore and rebuild it.

A fire can destroy the structure of your home along with all your personal belongings in a matter of minutes. Flames, heat, smoke, soot, and water can cause serious damage. Anything you want to save, or reuse will need to be carefully cleaned and restored. Firefighters may have to break windows, cut holes in the roof to put the fire out along with using large amounts of water. It is important to understand the risk to your safety and health even after the fire is out. The soot and dirty water left behind may contain things that could make you sick. Be careful if you go into your home, do not touch any fire-damaged items due to the residue that is left behind. You could destroy or damage your items even more. Calling a professional restoration company that is knowledgeable in all areas of cleaning, restoring, and rebuilding your home can ease the tension of this terrible situation.

Figuring out what to do after a house fire can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming and the process seems daunting and deciding what to do first can be stressful and overwhelming. Take a deep breath and make sure everyone is safe before following these following steps:

• Confirm with the fire department that it is safe to enter your home.
• Prepare a list of damaged or lost items.
• Photograph damaged items for your records.
• Make copies of all documents given to your insurance company.
• Keep all receipts of work completed for repairs.
• Do not authorize any work without approval from your insurance company.

Regardless of a fire size or destruction the experience of a house fire is very frightening, horrible and a very shocking experience. Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600 to clean up and restore your home to preloss condition.  

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Be Fire Safe During Halloween

10/22/2019 (Permalink)

A Massillion, Ohio home caught on fire from an outside candle.

Did you know that a fire is a bigger threat than tainted candy during Halloween? There have been less than 100 reports of bad candy in the past years with zero deaths, but the following are Halloween fire statistics that are shocking.

• A three-year study reported around 15,500 fires happen nationally over Halloween and the days surrounding it.
• During this three-year period the fires caused: 45 deaths, 175 injuries and $92 million dollars’ worth of property damage.
• Open flames double during Halloween due to increased use of candles as decoration.
• Arson related fires increase by 10% on Halloween.

Please read the below Halloween fire safety tips provided by the NFPA.

• When choosing a costume stay away from long trailing fabric. If you are wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough to see out.
• Make sure kids use flashlights or glow sticks for lighting.
• Keep flammable decorations such as cornstalks, crepe paper and dried flowers away from open flames and other hear sources like light bulbs and heaters.
• Use battery-operated candles in jack-o-lanterns. Be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards.
• Make sure exits are clear of decorations.
• Make sure all smoke alarms are working in the home.
• Tell children while they are trick-or-treating to stay away from flames, bonfires or burning leaves. Teach them to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire.

Enjoy and be safe during the Halloween Holiday! If you experience a fire damage to your Massillon property, call the local fire restoration company of SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County to clean up, restore and rebuild your home at 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Restoration - Step 5

8/27/2019 (Permalink)

After picture of a kitchen that was damaged by a fire in Canton, Ohio.

Step Five: Reconstruction Process

Step 5: The Reconstruction Process is the final blog to our 5 Steps of the Fire Damage Restoration Process. After a fire has damaged your belongings and/or structure it is important to restore your home or business properly and quickly to get back to living and working.

The final stage is to begin restoring the salvageable items that were damaged by soot and smoke.  If the items are damaged beyond repair, then items will be replaced. During this process a project coordinator will work with the home or business owner to remodel and redesign the structure. All new drywall, doors, cabinets, flooring, windows or any other part of the structure that was damaged will be ordered and replaced. For instance, if the carpet can’t be cleaned then new carpet will be picked out, ordered and then installed during this final phase.

After all renovations have been completed and the home is back to preloss condition then any contents that were packed up will be delivered back to the home or building.

If you have suffered fire damage in Canton, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Restoration - Step 4

7/23/2019 (Permalink)

Our crews packing up soot damaged items to move to our warehouse for cleaning and restoration.

Step Four: Clean Up & Restoration Services

Step 4: Clean up and Restoration Services is the next blog to our 5 Steps of the Fire Damage Restoration Process. After a fire has damaged your belongings and/or structure it is important to restore your home or business properly and quickly to get back to living and working.

During this step, the fire damage restoration service will begin the clean-up of the fire damage. SERVPRO uses the following cleaning techniques to remove soot and smoke residue from your surfaces:

• Dry Cleaning - Used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to wet cleaning.
• Wet Cleaning - An effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues.
• Spray and Wipe -Effective for items that can’t withstand wet cleaning.
• Foam Cleaning - Used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if wet cleaned.
• Abrasive Cleaning - Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned.
• Immersion Cleaning - Contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product.

If the fire department used water to put out the flames this is also when water damage cleanup and restoration begins. All standing water will be extracted, and air movers and dehumidifiers will then be placed to dry out the structure. After the structure has been monitored for several days and all areas are completely dry then all equipment will be removed, and the areas affected by water will be sanitized. Also, during this stage an air scrubber will be placed to remove any lingering smoke odors.

If the items or structure in these areas have been severely damaged and can’t be restored, then these items will be removed and disposed. All unsalvageable items will be documented by the restoration crews to ensure that the homeowner will be reimbursed.  

If the fire damage is severe enough and your home or business requires extensive restoration or cleaning due to fire damage a pack out of contents will be conducted. A move-out will provide several benefits, including:

• A quicker remodeling process
• Protecting items from potential damage
• Protecting contents from further on-site damage

The contents are moved to an offsite facility, where it will be inspected for damage. A detailed list will be provided to insurance adjusters and items will be cleaned and restored to preloss condition, and then stored until your home or business is ready to move back all items.

Stay tuned for Step Five: Repair and Renovation in our next Fire Restoration Blog.

If you have suffered fire damage in Canton, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Restoration Process - Step 3

6/25/2019 (Permalink)

Door boarded up after a fire in a home in Canton, Ohio.

Step Three: Board Up and Tarping – Securing the Building

Step 3: Board Up and Tarping – Securing the Building is the next blog to our 5 Steps of the Fire Damage Restoration Process. After a fire has damaged your belongings and/or structure it is important to restore your home or business properly and quickly to get back to living and working.

When your home or business has been damaged by a fire the immediate concern should be temporary protective measures such as placing roof tarps to prevent additional damage, and boarding up to secure the building and remove water and debris. Tarping the roof will prevent secondary damage while the roof is inspected and repaired. SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County provides emergency roof tarp installation to prevent further damage. When disaster strikes, SERVPRO is ready to respond immediately with your board up and roof tarping needs.

Stay tuned for Step Four: Restoration & Cleanup in our next Fire Restoration Blog.

If you have suffered fire damage in Massillon, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

Fire Damage Restoration Process - Step 2

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

Our estimator, Heather, working on a scope of work and quote for a customer that recently had a fire in Canton, Ohio.

THE 5 STEPS OF THE FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION PROCESS – Step 2 Assessment

Step Two: Assessment

Step 2: Assessment is the next blog to our 5 Steps of the Fire Damage Restoration Process. After a fire has damaged your belongings and/or structure it is important to restore your home or business properly and quickly to get back to living and working. Once the call has been made to a fire damage restoration company an estimator will come and access the extent of the damage to the property. Usually, the restoration estimator will work with an insurance adjuster to scope the fire, smoke and soot damage throughout the home or business. They will determine how far the fire traveled to determine how badly the walls, ceilings, floors and belongings have been affected by the fire, soot, smoke and water.

This is an essential first step to determine the extent of the damage. The adjuster and estimator will work together to provide a detailed scope of work, plan of action, approximate time it will take complete and estimate of the work.

Stay tuned for Step Three: Board Up and Tarping – Securing the Building in our next Fire Restoration Blog.

If you have suffered fire damage in Canton, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

THE 5 STEPS OF THE FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION PROCESS

5/8/2019 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a home in Massillion, Ohio. We arrived on site an hour after the customer called us.

FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION PROCESS

There are five steps of a fire damage restoration process. After a fire has damaged your belongings and/or structure it is important to restore your home or business properly and quickly to get back to living and working. After the fire department has left, you need to call a reputable fire restoration company to begin the process of restoring your home or business to preloss condition.

All restoration companies may vary from company to company, so it is important to call a preferred and reputable vendor that your insurance company works with. Although the options may be different with each restoration company each fire damage restoration process has a standard guideline that needs to be followed. Read below to be prepared in the fire damage process to know what to expect if it happens to you.

Step One: Emergency Contact

It is important to call your local fire damage restoration company that provides 24-hour emergency services. Most fires don’t happen during work hours, so a company that provides services all times of the day, weekends and holidays are able to come out quickly and provide immediate relief to your fire damage to your home or business. It is important to get serviced sooner than later after a fire to prevent damage from spreading though-out your property. It is also important to call a 24-hour emergency company if the fire department had to use water to put out the flames. The longer you leave water in your home the more the extent of the damage is going to increase. Therefore, if property is damaged by smoke, soot or water it is important to get immediate emergency services whenever possible rather than waiting for the problem to get more severe.

Stay tuned for Step Two: Assessment in our next Fire Restoration Blog.

If you have suffered fire damage in Massillon, Ohio located in Stark County, please call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County. We can help restore your home or business to preloss condition: 330-497-4600.

SERVPRO Smoke Odor Removal Specialists

2/1/2019 (Permalink)

Fire, Soot & Smoke Damage Home in Canton, Ohio

Smoke Odor Removal After A Fire

Unfortunately, even if you are incredibly prepared for a fire in your home it will still cause damage to your family and your home. A fire can cause structural damage and causes a number of hazards related to water damage, soot pollution and unhealthy smoke levels. In order to remove these hazards from your home smoke odor removal will have to take place.

Smoke Odor removal is a complicated process. It requires identification of the odor and it’s conditions, along with the severity of the odor. The severity of the odor depends on many factors, the most important include: size of fire, length of exposure, size of room affected, and materials that have burned. No matter the severity of the odor it is important to have it removed in an efficient manner.

The science of identifying and eliminating odors is complicated, so call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600 and we will take care of all you fire damage restoration; leaving your home like the fire never even happened.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County Fire Damage Process

12/12/2018 (Permalink)

Fire Damage to a home in Canton Ohio.

What you Should Know about Fire Damage Restoration

It is important to understand the basics of fire damage restoration since fire damage can be severe and expensive to remediate and restore. Fire can be very destructive to your structure and your belongings along with the smoke that travels throughout your home and leaving soot and a strong smoke smell. This is why it is important to call a professional company to do the fire cleanup process.

Fire damage restoration process:

Emergency Restoration Company Contact – You need to always have an emergency contact of a reputable restoration company if you are to get immediate assistance. SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County 330-497-4600.

Assessment – SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County will assess the extent of fire, soot and smoke damage. We will come up with both an action plan on the fire cleanup, structural rebuild, and a quote on the duration it takes to handle the damage.

Board up and tarp services – Once the restoration process is underway, the main concern will be to prevent the damage from getting worse. SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County has a 24/7 emergency board up and roof tarp crew.

Clean up – After the fire, your property will look charred, stained, and dark as a result of soot damage and our crews will clean and restore your home, so it looks as normal as possible. During the fire cleanup exercise, we will get rid of smoke smell that lingers from the fire.

Repair and renovation – After the cleanup is completed the restoration begins to make structural repairs, painting, repairing and/or rebuilding.  

Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

Tips for Protecting Your Business Against Fire Devastation

8/22/2018 (Permalink)

Having an evacuation plan is important in your Ohio commercial building incase of an emergency

When you own your own business, you can't afford to be unprepared for extreme circumstances. If your commercial building in Jackson Township, Stark County, OH, caught fire, for example, it would be helpful to have a plan for dealing with the aftermath. Here are some fire preparation tips that can help you handle emergencies as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Data Backup

Every important electronic document should be regularly backed up, and at least one backup copy should be stored in an off-site location. There is a collection of essential information you need to keep your business running smoothly, including:

• Payroll records
• Customer contact and billing information
• Supplier contact information
• List of inventory, equipment and essential assets
• List of the cost of replacing essential equipment and supplies

It is also advisable to store the numbers of fire mitigation experts and your insurance company with the copies of your important business documents. Then you don't have to scrounge to find the first numbers you need to call.

Insurance Coverage

Proper fire preparation involves knowing that your business is covered if something should happen. Review your insurance portfolio with your agent to make sure that you have covered all your bases beyond the standard general liability and property policies.

Disaster Plan

Every business should have a detailed disaster preparation plan. The plan should include evacuation procedures, task delegation, relocation decisions and a business continuity outline. All employees should receive training on the plan as well as the opportunity to complete a test run to identify unforeseen flaws. Don't wait until the fire damage has already occurred to decide how you are going to proceed.

It's never too early to protect your business against potential fire devastation. Make sure you have protected important information, made an emergency plan and purchased sufficient insurance coverage. Sufficient fire preparation could mean the difference between your company’s survival after a fire and its demise.

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Smoke Can Damage Electronics

7/18/2018 (Permalink)

After a fire of any size in your home in Jackson Township, OH destruction caused by smoke can occur in places that might not be the first to come to mind, such as inside electronics. Today, most homes are filled with technological gadgets that would be challenging to live without. If you discover after the fire cleanup that any electronics have been compromised, you may need the services of a professional to return them to their previous condition.

Electronics That Can Be Affected by Smoke

Smoke contains acids that can create corrosion on metal surfaces, and corrosion can lead to failure of the device. Whether the electronic device is for work, play or for health and safety, it is important to have it assessed for damage as part of the fire cleanup process. Examples of electronics that are subject to corrosion from smoke damage include the following:

• computers, modems, routers and printers
• tablets and portable music players
• virtual assistants
• fax machines and other office equipment
• televisions, DVR machines and DVD players
• stereo components, including radios, CD players and speakers
• kitchen appliances
• alarm systems
• video and audio equipment, including cameras
• cell phones
• game controllers
• cable boxes
• thermostats, heating and cooling equipment
• humidifiers and dehumidifiers
• medical devices

To be safe, it is best to assume that any electronics that have been present in a house fire have been exposed to smoke. Electronics exposed to significant levels of smoke can overheat immediately, in which case the damage may be obvious. Corrosion, however, will not be immediately apparent. That is why it is important, before powering up the electronic device, to have it checked by a professional technician.

Much of life in the twenty-first century involves technology, and electronics are a staple in the vast majority of American homes. In the unfortunate event of fire cleanup, assessing the condition of electronics is a must. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage, 

Proper Sprinkler Maintenance Can Help Quench a Fire

5/29/2018 (Permalink)

Give SERVPRO a call after commercial fire damage.

If your commercial building has a fire sprinkler system in place, you expect this safety device to work if a fire breaks out in Jackson Township, OH. However, neglected sprinklers may not be able to work when they're needed. Consider these tips to ensure your building is as protected as can be.

• Have an inspection. Firefighters and commercial fire mitigation teams may do regular inspections on a fire sprinkler system to ensure everything is in working order. This inspection could look for damages to sprinkler heads, positions of valves and other important factors.
• Meet safety standards. The National Fire Protection Agency has set safety standards for this fire suppression tool. You should learn about the standards and make sure your system is up to code. If it isn't, you may not have the water power needed to put out a fire in a building of your size.
• Do regular maintenance. Doing a regular fire sprinkler cleanup can help ensure the system will work when you need it to. Dust and grime can build up on the sprinkler, which may block outgoing water. You can have the system cleaned and repaired to make sure it is at its best.
• Communicate with employees. Do you expect valves to remain open? Do you want sprinkler heads to be left untouched? No matter how you want the sprinkler system treated, you need to be sure to communicate this with your employees or tenants. Put up signs to make your wishes clear.
• Keep detailed records. You should keep records of everything done to your sprinklers. Whether there was an inspection, repair or fire sprinkler cleanup, you should document it. This can help you prove you're keeping your system up to code, but it can also help you remember when you need another cleaning.

Having a fire sprinkler system in a commercial building can help reduce the damage done by a fire. If you want this system to work properly, you need to make sure it is maintained. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on commercial fire damage. 

Trash or Keep? Assessing Your Possessions After a Fire

5/10/2018 (Permalink)

Give SERVPRO a call if you experience residential fire damage.

Your instinct after a fire may be to preserve as many of your possessions as possible, but be careful: dangers may remain even after the flames have been extinguished and the structure has been deemed habitable. Although many of your possessions may be salvageable, there are a few that it’s best to throw away and replace.

Food
Because most residential fires start in the kitchen, food is often exposed to flames, smoke, high heat and water damage – all of which can make food unsafe to eat. If the food is visibly charred, discard it. Any food items that were stored in the open - for example, in a fruit basket – must be thrown away. Also throw away food that was stored in unsealed boxes or bags, as it may have been exposed to smoke or fire-retardant chemicals.

If your refrigerator and freezer remained closed during the fire, the food inside may be salvageable. Check to see if it is still cold, and make sure that the power was not cut off for more than four hours.

Clothing and Textiles
Many clothes and textiles can be cleaned and restored after a fire, but discard any items with visible fire damage. Also be sure to clean clothes thoroughly before wearing them. Residual chemicals in smoke-exposed clothing can be harmful to the lungs.

Medicines and Cosmetics
Be extremely cautious about taking medications that may have been exposed to smoke and chemicals. Don’t take chances. If your medications were in unsealed containers, if they smell of smoke or if they appear sooty, replace them. Cosmetics, too, can become harmful if exposed to smoke. Inspect them carefully before use, and throw away anything that wasn’t sealed during the fire.

Recovering from a fire in Jackson Township, Ohio can difficult in many respects, but guarding your own health and well-being is paramount. As hard as it may be to throw away food, clothing and other household goods, do not put your health in jeopardy. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage. 

4 Tips for Preparing Pets for a Fire Emergency

2/5/2018 (Permalink)

You should have a fire emergency plan set up for your family. This plan should contain many components, including pet preparation. Things will get hectic if a fire ever breaks out, and you do not want your furry friend to be left behind. Pet safety is critical during emergencies, and here are some points to keep in mind.

1. Have Pet Supplies in Your Disaster Kit

Your disaster kit should contain supplies to help you and your family while you wait for your house to be habitable once again. It should contain food, medications and water. It also needs to contain supplies for your pet. Have enough pet food to last for five days, medications if your pet is on anything and records of ownership and vaccinations.

2. Get Your Pet Microchipped

During a fire emergency, your pet may panic and flee. This can be extremely disheartening. In addition to dealing with fire remediation, you now have to locate your animal, too. However, if you get your pet microchipped well in advance, then finding it will become much easier.

3. Find Pet-Friendly Accommodations

While your house is being repaired, you may need to stay at a hotel in Jackson Township, OH. Look at hotels in your city to see which ones allow pets. It will save you a lot of hassle if the time ever comes. You can also ask friends or neighbors if you can stay with them during this time and if they would be all right with having a dog or cat around for a week.

4. Keep a Pet-Alert Sign in Your Window

You want firefighters to be able to locate your pet in the event of a fire emergency. If you need to evacuate, then you may not be readily accessible to tell the firefighters this information. Keep a sign in your window to inform firefighters there is a pet in this house. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

3 Things To Do After a Home Fire

12/13/2017 (Permalink)

3 Things To Do After a Home Fire

A home fire can be an emotionally and financially devastating event. There are many things to accomplish after disaster strikes. If you're unsure where to begin, consider these three crucial fire restoration tasks. Completing these steps can get you started on recovering your livelihood and peace of mind.

1. Call Your Insurance Company

If you have homeowners insurance, your plan might cover some of the costs involved in getting your home back to livable condition. Fire insurance on top of a general policy can be even more beneficial. Before attempting any repairs, call your insurance company to let your agent know about the fire and inquire about potential financial assistance.

2. Consult With the Experts

Enter your home alone and you might encounter heavy fumes and unsanitary debris. Recruiting professional fire restoration experts in Jackson Township, Ohio is a great way to stay safe and ensure the repair of your home is in good hands. Professionals can work on homes after all types of fires, accurately assess the damage and utilize advanced methods to get your residence back to pre-fire condition.

3. Board Up Windows

During the smoke cleaning process, you probably won't be staying at your residence. This leaves it vulnerable to threats, especially theft. Troublemakers might see a fire as an opportunity to loot your property, and they might look for ways to enter other than your front door. Boarding up your windows is a quick and effective way to keep them out.

Professionals can use plywood and clamps to cover your windows. Intruders won't be able to unscrew the material to enter your home. If you're still worried after getting your windows boarded, you might also consider temporarily removing all valuables from your home.

Following these three tips can eliminate some of the stress resulting from a home fire. Proper fire restoration can get you on the road to living comfortably again in Jackson Township, Ohio in a short amount of time. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

The Effects of Fire Damage

10/23/2017 (Permalink)

The Effects of Fire Damage

You may have been advised to enlist the services of a professional fire damage restoration company to carry out a fire cleanup exercise after a fire damage. The advice is sound. Several fire victims do not pay attention to the after-effects of a commercial fire damage, a fire in business or incidents of a fire in home. You may end up incurring more losses after a fire damage through smoke damage and soot damage. Property that could be salvaged may be lost if you take it upon yourself to restore your home or business to its previous state. Here are reasons why you should opt to hire the services of a restoration company.

Peace of Mind

The events of a commercial fire damage, a fire in business or that of a fire in home are catastrophic. If you are a victim of such misfortune, you will need ample time to recover. By taking care of restoring your premises to its previous state, the fire damage restoration team shields you from the burden of the restoration task. Your input will be limited to offering suggestions and paying for the cost.

Saves you Money

Restoring your premises after a fire damage incident costs less when experts in the field are involved. Due to their years of experience in dealing with fire damage, soot damage, and smoke damage, they are familiar with the right and less costly fire cleanup and restoration plans. Other than that, the restoration company has access to the necessary equipment required for a fire cleanup. These tools help clean surfaces affected by the smoke damage and the soot damage.

The machines come in handy when cleaning the air of any smoke smell. These apparatus are expensive to acquire and hire especially for those who are not in the fire damage restoration business.

Security Guarantee for your Premises

Professional fire damage restoration entities should operate in a safe and secure environment. As such, the team ensures that there is a board up of the site as a safeguard against looters. The crew also makes certain that there is a board up of the hanging walls and ceilings. After the fire suppression efforts are undertaken, there is the risk of a water damage scenario. Board up of the hallways and passages of the building is, therefore, done. Board up guarantees the safety of the property and the people working on the site.

Restoration of Valuables as Opposed to Discarding

When assessing the damage on belongings, it is easy to discard the ones affected. However, some of the items may have sentimental value. In such situations, discarding may
be too rush a decision to take. You will realize that such possessions fall into the
category of those that can be professionally cleaned and restored. Professional cleaning leaves no trace of any smoke smell, soot damage or smoke damage. Therefore, there is no need to lose valued possessions without cause.

Repairs and Renovations Done at no Extra Cost

Before the restoration company undertakes the project, there is an assessment done. The
report details the extent of the smoke damage, the soot damage, and the fire damage.
Information from this damage assessment informs the repairs to be done. Any adjustments or renovations can be made on the building as long as the cost implication does not exceed the amount quoted in the contract. Such an arrangement may come in handy in commercial fire damage situations and fire in business cases. The building may be renovated to allow easier access in emergency situations.

If you fall victim to a fire in home incident, you could take advantage of this opportunity to make some changes to your house.

Follow up Consultations

Fire damage restoration services do not end with fire cleanup exercises and home or business restoration. Restoration companies go as far as ensuring sure safeguards are in place to best deal with fire emergencies. The team also offers advice on how to manage smoke smell, soot damage and smoke damage in fire-related situations.

If you notice a smoke smell, or you are in a commercial fire damage situation, a fire in home or a fire in business scenario, do not attempt any rescue mission. Call for emergency and restoration services from a professional fire restoration company.
Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

Responding Effectively to Commercial Fire Damage

9/27/2017 (Permalink)

Responding Effectively to Commercial Fire Damage

Has your business sustained fire damage recently? Every week, around the United States managers face the challenge of responding effectively to commercial fire damage. While most companies drill their employees in fire suppression technologies and instruct them rigorously in the appropriate steps to take following the outbreak of a conflagration, some firms still wholly fail to prepare management to deal with the challenging aftermath of these events.

The Departing Fire Truck Dilemma

Fortunately, the vast majority of fires in businesses remain small in scope. A company's modern fire sprinkler system may rapidly help extinguish a utility room fire in a busy retail establishment, or a blaze resulting from an electrical fire or grease fire in a kitchen. When alarm systems activate and summon local fire crews to the scene, small business owners may feel grateful indeed they spent time teaching employees how to evacuate everyone from the premises safely.

Money spent installing a fire sprinkler system and fire suppression technologies offers a return on investment many times over. Commercial fire damage today frequently remains limited in extent thanks to the development of excellent fire suppression systems. Yet after emergency responders gather up the last remaining fire hose and the final firefighter departs, what steps should employees take next? How should managers respond once the fire truck leaves?

A Pervasive Problem

A small blaze which produces limited, highly contained, fire damage in a business may exact a heavy cleanup toll. Fire sprinkler system activation frequently causes extensive water damage, for instance. Even if a firefighter using a fire hose did not deposit gallons of water inside the interior of the building, fire suppression tools may have produced a minor flooding situation. Water spraying unexpectedly and indiscriminately over carpeting, upholstery and other furnishings creates a mess. While valuable in saving lives, the fire sprinkler system may unleash a deluge.

Additionally, smoke damage and soot damage also pose persistent, challenging cleanup dilemmas for businesses during the aftermath of a conflagration. You don't want these problems to keep reminding your customers and employees that your enterprise suffered a fire. Yet eradicating the lingering signs of a blaze sometimes proves difficult. In the absence of proper cleanup and fire restoration measures, smoke damage and soot damage may remain apparent weeks, months (or even years) later. Eliminating traces of a utility room fire or an electrical fire usually falls well outside the expertise of company personnel. Visitors won't welcome the acrid smell of smoke damage, or expect ugly soot damage still marring the premises.

Professional Fire Restoration: A Timely Solution

Fortunately, today full-time fire restoration experts assist businesses in permanently removing pervasive signs of commercial fire damage. After the last firefighter leaves with his heavy extinguisher and fire hose in tow, and your local fire truck returns to the station, you'll want to instruct your management team to contact a reputable fire restoration expert. Taking this step could save your company thousands of dollars in revenues over the long term.

Full-time fire restoration firms possess the specialized equipment and supplies required to thoroughly extract dirty water from the building. They'll carefully clean away the ugly traces of soot damage and smoke damage, too. Removing fire damage correctly allows your enterprise to respond resiliently after a conflagration. By working closely with an experienced fire restoration professional, you'll safeguard your employees from coming into contact with noxious fire damage residues. Restoration personnel have received training in proper cleanup and remediation procedures.

Smart Planning

Resolve now to implement commercial fire damage restoration protocols as soon as the fire truck leaves. Don't permit an electrical fire or a utility room fire to disrupt your business on a long term basis, or drive customers away. The departure of a firefighter carrying a fire hose simply signals a new chapter in recovering from an electrical fire or utility room fire.
Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

Don't Let Fire Damage Get the Best of You

8/21/2017 (Permalink)

Don't Let Fire Damage Get the Best of You

It's everyone's worst nightmare. You're staring at the ravages of fire damage in your home or business. In spite of all of your efforts to protect your home or business from any potential disasters, you have been taken completely by surprise. Fire damage can throw everything into a tailspin. As you are surrounded by the smoke smell, soot damage, smoke damage, and fire damage, you don't know how you can ever get back to life as usual. All you can see is what you have lost. You need a restoration company to help you to remember how fortunate you are as they help you to restore your home or business.

Taking Care of Residential or Commercial Fire Damage

When a fire blazes its way through your home or business, it leaves a path of destruction behind. Fire in the home and fire in the business means there is going to be loss of belongings. You're also going to have an extensive fire cleanup. Soot damage and smoke damage stain everything, not to mention leaving behind a deep smoke smell that is troubling. Fire damage often leads to broken windows, gaps in your roofing, and walls that may be unstable. As part of the fire damage restoration process, you can expect your restoration company to board up the building after a fire in the house or a fire in the business. The choice to board up any open windows is a must when you have residential or commercial fire damage. You don't want to take any chances with additional damage from the elements or intruders. Fire damage restoration should include protecting your property. Your restoration company will decide what to do as the next step after they board up your property. To deal with smoke damage, soot damage,and any other type of residential or commercial fire damage, your restoration professionals will tackle the fire cleanup job. They will use industrial chemicals and equipment that can handle every step of the job. Fire in the home and fire in the business means there will be serious cleaning and sanitizing that must be done. The signs of smoke damage and soot damage need to be erased. Once the board up and fire cleanup is completed, fire damage restoration can take place next.

Making Your Home or Business Look Like New

When you are faced with residential or commercial fire damage, you just want it to go away. You want to forget it ever happened. Fire cleanup is only the first step. Fire damage restoration must take place next. Your restoration company will do much more than get rid of that awful smoke smell. They'll make sure that there are no signs left of a fire in the home or a fire in business. Expect new carpeting as needed, fresh paint, repaired walls, and repairs in your roofing. You may need new drywall that doesn't have the smoke smell locked in. A fire in the home or business may mean that entire sections of your property need to be rebuilt. Your restoration professionals will know exactly what to do to turn back the clock to the time before a fire changed your life. You know that the most important thing after any fire is that lives have been spared. As you deal with your property damage, your restoration professionals can handle any aspect of the job. You will be able to walk into your home or business when the job is done and enjoy the rejuvenation of your property.

Put Your Fire Behind You

When restoration professionals take over after a fire has brought destruction to your property, you can breathe again. You can have hope and trust that life will go on. You will get back to enjoying your home or commercial property. It simply takes the knowledge and skills of professionals to put everything right again.
Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

How to Deal With Fire Damage in a Home or Business

4/24/2017 (Permalink)

How to Deal With Fire Damage in a Home or Business

Even though it is not uncommon for fire loss, soot damage, smoke damage or air quality problems to occur in any business or home today, trying to get things back in order is often a daunting task and traumatic experience for everyone involved. People and businesses can lose everything that they have in a matter of minutes without any advance preparation for fire loss, soot damage, smoke damage or air quality problems
to be taken care of properly. Therefore, once the commercial fire damage consumes part or all of the property that it hits, people will need to devise a solid and reasonable commercial fire damage plan to restore everything that they can to a pre-fire damage condition. So, for those of you who may be interested in what a fire in home or fire in business restoration plan may entail, here’s a few things that you should know if this kind of fire loss, soot damage, smoke damage or air quality problems tragic situation happens to your home or business operation.

Typically, when a commercial fire damage situation hits any place, there are some common damages that will often occur every time. Specifically, when the fire department is called to the fire in home or fire in business site to put all of the commercial fire damage flames out. For instance, when a fireman enters the fire in home or fire in business property, their first line of commercial fire damage defense is to use lots of water to extinguish the fire completely. Meaning once the fire has been extinguished, the steps that they have taken to control the fire will leave back ashes as well as quite a bit of fire loss, soot damage, smoke damage or air quality problems So, when a fire in home or fire in business restoration plan is put into place, it usually consists of getting rid of all of the flood waters, the fire and smoke damage.

To clean up these fire loss, soot damage, smoke damage or air quality problems damages properly, the best recommendations for restoring things back to its original condition is to contact a professional fire restoration company to assist with the clean-up. These teams are trained in a variety of different related clean-up measures including using the lastest professional equipment, tools and procedures. In fact, these professionals will make sure all of the water is dried up properly, fire damaged items are removed and any smoke damage is taking care of without a hint of it being left behind. Therefore, these specialists may start by utilizing professional commercial heavy weight vacuums to remove all of the water from the carpeting. This equipment is essential for making sure the fire damage carpeting does not hold moisture that leads to mold and mildew in hidden fire cleanup places.

In addition to removing all of the water properly from the fire cleanup site, these fire cleanup crews are also trained in dealing with fire damage that need to be cleaned-up. More importantly, these fire in home or fire in business professionals are also trained in helping a business owner or a homeowner with saving items that can be salvaged and discarding or throwing items that cannot. Either way, the fire cleanup recommendations that they make to the business owner and their representatives will help to not only save money, but also time in getting things done as quickly as possible. With their fire cleanup efforts, the business can get back to business as soon as it is physically possible.

Cleaning up a property after fire damage does not have to be a monumental task for those who have been affected by the fire. This is because there are professional fire damage restoration teams of people that can assist with removing fire damage items, vacuuming up the waters that have been left back and restoring the area to a pre-fire condition as quickly as possible. Visit http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com for more information on fire damage.

SERVPRO of NW Stark Smoke and Soot Clean up

6/21/2016 (Permalink)

Smoke and Soot Damage in Stark County

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and soot facts:

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of NW Stark County will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – SERVPRO of NW Stark County 330-497-4600