Posts

Cleaning After Home Flooding

-
You are probably wondering what you should do after a pipe broke and is leaking water everywhere or if you just had a flood. The first and foremost step is to stop the water supply if possible and then call the professionals at the Perfection Restoration in Madison, Wisconsin to get your home back in tip-top shape. Not all restoration jobs are the same. They are all different and one of a kind in some cases. The amount of work required for a single job is unknown until the professionals can determine all the factors. The factors can include things as the amount of area that the water has touched or damaged and also how long the water has been sitting there. After the technicians at Perfection Restoration gather up all their information needed, they will be able to start the water damage cleanup. The water damage cleaning is more than just wiping the residue away and letting the area dry. The professionals take their time and get into areas where the water could have soaked...
Post a Comment
Read more

What to Do After a Fire

-
From the time you enter public school, you are taught what to do when a fire happens. There are frequent fire drills and you are told how to stop, drop, and roll. But no one prepares you for the aftermath of a fire in your own home. How can you prepare for a fire and what is the proper procedure for what should happen afterward? Here are some tips on how to deal with fire damage restoration in   Rockford IL . Get Out Safely The first thing you should do if there is a fire in your home and you are inside the home at the time get out safely. Don’t try and grab a bunch of belongings on your way out; just get out as fast as you can, and make sure all of your family members are out as well. You can prepare ahead of time for a fire by making sure all your family members know the escape routes and having a designated meeting spot once you get out. Smoke can make it difficult to breathe, so it is important to get out as quickly as possible before you pass out. Call Firefighter...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fire Prevention Tips

-
If you follow the Chicago Fire Department Incidents Facebook page you would notice that there have been quite a few house fires in Chicago over the past month. Residential fires can be devastating and can occur when you least expect it. At Perfection Property Restoration team loves helping our communities recover from fire damage disasters by providing fire damage cleanup services. However, we also believe in being prepared for any type of disaster, this includes fire prevention. Fire Prevention Tips There are several fire prevention tips you can follow to protect your family and your home from fire damage disasters. This blog article will cover prevention tips for electrical fires, kitchen fires, and heating units. Electrical Fire Damage Prevention ·          When using appliances, small or large, always make sure the appliance is plugged directly into a wall outlet. Larger appliances require more power to run and can easily overhea...
Post a Comment
Read more

Being Prepared for Commercial Water Damage

-
“That was convenient” is never going to be something you say or hear when water damage strikes your place of business, in fact, it’s exactly the opposite. We understand the urgency and the delicacy of the situation, but it is important that when faced with commercial water damage , you stay calm, think clearly, and act fast. Here are a few tips that will help ease the stress and make the restoration process run a lot smoother. Be Prepared Heavy rainstorms, pipe leaks, sewage backups, etc. can happen at any time and at any place. If you can ensure that you are prepared for any of these to happen and ready to act if they do, it will lessen the panic and the headache that typically comes with it.  Airbrick protection, sandbags, and pumps are all widely available – the initial investment in at least one of these could save you a lot more in the long run. Another very important way to be prepared is to make sure you have insurance to help keep you covered in the case of water da...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fire Prevention Tips For The Winter

-
The winter season is upon us with bitterly cold winds and falling snow. It is more important than ever to practice fire safety. Most homeowners like to stay warm during these cold winter months and to accomplish this, homeowners turn on the furnace, space heater, or use the fireplace that hasn’t been used all summer long. It is crucial that homeowners have fire safety precautions in place all year round, in case a fire damage disaster does occur. Fact: Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the United States during December, January, and February. Fire prevention tips for the winter season ·          When using space heaters are sure to follow manufactures instruction when cleaning and placing the heating unit in any space that needs to be heated. Make sure that the space heater is placed a safe distance from any flammable materials. If there are children in the area, make sure there aren’t any toys or blankets close to...
Post a Comment
Read more

Where There is Fire, There is Smoke… and Possibly Water

-
When a fire occurs, damaging your property, it can be a devastating disaster for you and your family in the Rockford area. Although a fire can do a lot of damage to your home, sometimes putting out a fire can be just as damaging than the fire itself. Fire damage can often turn into 3 disasters in 1; the initial fire damage, water damage, and smoke damage. The team at Perfection Property Restoration has the proper knowledge and the right equipment to get the job done correctly, efficiently, and in its entirety. The experts here know how to treat smoke, soot, and water damage cleanup in Madison, WI after a fire. Immediately After the Fire First and foremost, call your local restoration service, like Perfection Property Restoration. We have the proper tools and expertise to move the project along correctly and efficiently. After you have made the call, you can begin doing little things to help jumpstart the process. You should always think about safety first before starting...
Post a Comment
Read more

Common Issues In Water Damage Cleanup

-
Apart from the common type of destruction caused by water damage, there are also many other, less thought of, hazards that come as a result. It’s important to know all the different types of issues you may encounter when dealing with water damage cleanup. If you’re not aware of all of these, you may not be aware of the additional damage done to your home. Below are some of the most common issues homeowners deal with when recovering from water damage. The best fix to all of these issues is to hire a professional restoration contractor to handle all the dirty work for you. Perfection Restoration is one such company that is capable of assisting you with all your water damage cleanup in Rockford, IL . Mold Damage and Growth    Although the water itself may be removed from your home in a relatively short time, the resulting mold could remain there for a very long time if not quickly taken care of. Mold thrives in warm, moist environments, meaning at home suffering from the ...
Post a Comment
Read more