Have A Fire or Smoke Damage Emergency? Tips from SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville

12/31/2020 (Permalink)

Customer had fire damage to his garage in El Dorado Hills, and we were there to help! Call us at 916-933-3890, for fire damage restoration work!

A candle was knocked off the nightstand and in a matter of minutes, your home was engulfed in flames. The firefighters have put out the fire and cleared out the smoke, but the damage has been done. What do you do now? Is it safe to stay in the house? SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville is here to help with some tips!

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Change HVAC filter.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

• Do not attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us, SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville.
• Do not attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat, or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
• Do not use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat, or water.
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Do not send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

After any fire damage situation, your primary focus should be safety. Call 916-933-3890, SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville, we will be there to provide all the services that you never knew you needed, from fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, to mold remediation, and biohazard and crime scene remediation. We will help you restore your home to its preloss condition “Like it never even happened.”