Category: fire

The Dangers of Soot

The Dangers of Soot corner of a room covered in soot from a house fire

Soot doesn’t seem that dangerous. It’s just the byproduct of a fire… maybe from a chimney, a furnace puff-back, even an over-zealous gas grill. When the fire is out, you should be able to clean up the soot residue easily, right? Not so fast! Soot has some characteristics that everyone should consider before attempting to […]

The True Value of a Professional Restoration Company

The True Value of a Professional Restoration Company value of professional restoration company

What is the true value of a professional restoration company? When a fire, flood, water leak, mold growth or other issue that makes your home either inhabitable or just an inconvenience to deal with, you must decide “Will I clean this up myself, or hire a professional restoration company?” While some small, minor “disasters” can […]