A Fire Can Be Devastating to Your Home or Business

9/1/2024 (Permalink)

Team RIDNER can manage the aftermath and restore your business or home!

A small fire can be just as devastating for your home or business as a large fire.  Small grease fire in the kitchen can create smoke and soot that spreads throughout the house causing it stick to everything in its way. The actual fire damage can be overwhelming and scary, but your home or business and all your possessions can typically be replaced or cleaned. 

 Once the smoke has cleared and fire is out, what is the next step?

• Ensure that it's safe to enter the property. The fire department could have left behind standing water or broken glass on the floors from extinguishing the fire. 
• To prevent soot particles from causing further damage to upholstery and carpets, you need to limit movement within your property. Believe it or not, walking on the carpets and sitting on the furniture can make the cleaning process more difficult. 
• If electricity is shut off, it’s important to empty your freezer and refrigerator and leave the doors open. Leaving food in place can ruin the appliance. 

We are certified in fire, soot and smoke restoration and can assess the damage and stop any further damage from occurring. For instance, soot and smoke not only leave a strong odor behind but can also cause corrosion and etching that will need to be stopped before it becomes a bigger problem. 

Things to AVOID after a fire. 

• FIRST, you will need to obtain permission from the Fire Department to enter your home or business after the fire. Some fires can cause structural damage and make it unsafe to enter.
• You could cause more damage to walls, surfaces, fabrics, carpets, or furniture by attempting to clean them yourself. It requires specialized cleaning products, tools, and processes to clean affected materials by our team of certified professionals.
• Do not turn on any electronics that have been exposed to fire or smoke. Further damage can occur to affected electronic or worse could cause electrocution.  To help decrease stress, part of our service is to examine your electronics and determine whether they can be professionally cleaned and restored. 

The Aftermath: Who to Call?

For a comprehensive fire damage cleanup and restoration, we recommend reaching out to us, TEAM RIDNER, at 931-723-8088. Our team of professionals are equipped to handle all aspects of fire recovery, ensuring a thorough and efficient return to normalcy. We make it "Like it never even happened."