
Fire Damage
FIRE DAMAGE
The element fire has been around since the beginning of time. With the good of fire such as cooking and warmth, comes the bad of fire. This element can be one of the most disrupting aspects of owning a home or business. Fires can not only destroy the materials, it can be dangerous to you as well. Once the firefighters have done there job by putting out the fire and saving as much of the structure as possible, it is Blue River Restorations time. Our job at Blue River Restoration is to bring the structure back to its pre-loss condition. Whether the damage is from the fire, smoke, or soot.
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Once the fire is out and the structure is safe to go back in, being able to separate the damaged from the undamaged property is essential. Putting out a fire means using water or a substance that will wet the structure. Getting the structure to dry, depending on how much water was used, could be approaching the process differently. Other than fire actually doing the damage, there is the smoke and odor also damaging property. Smoke and odor can affect the color, permeate the surfaces of the interior, and will get trapped into the materials of the home. The smell of smoke will be trapped into the carpets, drapes, furniture, and clothing. Unless these objects are cleaned property by professionals with being deodorized, they will continue to retain the trapped smoke and odor.
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Blue River Restorations can be on the scene within 2 hours of receiving your call. For most, a fire is an unimaginable event, yet it occurs from a variety of causes. Be mindful of the top 10 causes of fires:
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Cooking Fire: Splattering grease, unattended kitchens, and combustibles near heat sources are all common fire instigators.
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Home Heating Fires: Have your furnace inspected regularly and keep portable heaters safely away from combustibles.
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Smoking: If you smoke in or near the house, always make sure the cigarette butt is fully put out.
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Electrical Fires: Watch for frayed cords, overuse of extension cords and overloaded outlets.
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Candles: Never leave lit candles unattended.
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Children: Keep kids away from matches and lighters to stifle any curiosity they might have about what happens when different items burn.
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Faulty Wiring: Inadequate wiring, which is often prevalent in older homes and apartments, can be a big safety hazard.
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Flammable Items: Don’t keep paint, adhesives or cleaning agents near heat sources.
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Holiday Decor: Beware of how close your Christmas tree gets to your fireplace — and always be sure that you’re safely hanging other decors.
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Grills: Never cook on the grill on a porch or under an awning. Give yourself plenty of space from your home.
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A house or business fire can already be disruptive enough looking at the damage done to personal property, but the truth is, it can affect much more that cannot be determined by anyone other than a professional. Electrical damage is a common aftereffect of a fire. Whether or not the electrical damage looks small, a licensed and trained professional should assess the situation before doing anything yourself.​

COMMERCIAL FIRE DAMAGE SERVICES
Blue River Restoration, LLC has experience handling losses of any size with immediate response. Our team will create a plan that will eliminate odors and damage, restore your salvageable property, and minimize any additional deterioration. Whether your warehouse is fire or smoke in your office, call us immediately at our 24-hour emergency services line: (866) 596-0002
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Our educated, trained and certified restoration experts will make you feel at ease, working around the clock when needed, to quickly get you back to business. Trust the leading commercial water restoration company in Louisville to get your facility back to pre-loss condition at lower costs, minimizing disruption to your business operations.
STRUCTURAL FIRE CLEANING SERVICES
Fire and smoke damage requires more service and expertise than an ordinary contractor or house cleaner can provide to restore a property back to livable condition. Blue River Restoration is capable to remove smoke and soot from upholstered furnishings, carpets, draperies and building interiors. Our team will clean, deodorize, refinish and restore hard furnishings; such as desks, tables, and credenzas. Our experience includes residential and industrial smoke damage restoration. If not charred; carpet, furniture, draperies and other building contents can be restored to their pre-loss condition. It is important to know that it, not just a basic cleaning. A light coating of soot might be removed easily by the correct specialized technique, yet the soot could be permanently embedded by improper cleaning. Our team is the best in the industry and has the experience and capability to serve any residential and large industrial emergencies. Above all, we are committed to excellence and getting your property back to its pre-loss condition.