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SERVPRO Can Restore Fired Damaged Properties in Springdale Reeking of Odors

11/21/2023 (Permalink)

Fire damaged house on the inside SERVPRO Removes Charred Debris in Springdale Area Homes and Also Provides Improved Air Quality (IAQ) with Our Advanced Equipment

How Do Ozone Machines Help after Fires in Springdale Homes

Fire loss incidents can often spread far beyond the ignition point, spreading through multiple rooms and areas of your Springdale home. While each of these effects must get addressed to return your home to its original condition, many homeowners fixate on specific symptoms that make comfortable living difficult in incidents that do not relocate the occupants of the house. As reputable restoration professionals that have years of experience in fire loss recovery, we can address each of these consequences for our customers efficiently and effectively.

Much of the work that we do to recover Springdale homes from their fire damage hinges on the advanced tools and equipment that we have at our disposal in restoring properties. For widespread impacts like odors and indoor air quality concerns, we have several units that can address these threats quickly and efficiently. The most powerful of our tools for air purification and odor removal is our ozone machine. This portable unit can attack a broad area of your property and can become a fast-working deodorization and cleaning tool for the affected environment.

Ozone machines help our SERVPRO professionals to quickly gain control over damaging odors and harsh scents that result from smoke and charring in your property. These units work by infusing the environment and affected materials with an extra oxygen molecule (O3 is ozone) that chemically reacts with odor compounds to neutralize them. As compelling as this process is, it is not without its risks.

This chemical reaction that occurs with the use of ozone machines is not safe for humans, pets, or plants to be around, and so the property must be vacated for several hours after the machine has been turned off.  In situations where fire-damaging results might not demand relocation of the family, this can be a problematic solution for our SERVPRO professionals to organize. The gas can also degrade plastic, vinyl, and rubber items. We can erect an ozone chamber with poly sheeting at our facility to use this device. We must carefully determine when and if ozone machines are best used in area homes to remove odors. There are other options in our arsenal of equipment.

Whenever fire loss incidents occur, you can always trust in the fast response and expertise of our SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale team. Give us a call anytime at (479) 419-5544.

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Effective Ways To Get Smoke Odor out of Your Rogers, AR, Home

6/26/2023 (Permalink)

Ozone machine Ozone machines are one of the best smoke cleaning tools for your Rogers, AR, home.

Ways To Get Rid Of Smoke Odors In Your Home

Of all the disasters that could occur in your home, fire is among the worst. The worst fires can completely destroy your home and everything inside. Even minor blazes can damage valuables. Another effect fires leave behind is the smell of smoke that remains. You may find yourself doing some smoke cleaning weeks or even months after the event. Fortunately, there are some effective methods of removing the awful stench of smoke and the damage it can cause.

Do it Quickly

Even the slightest amount of smoke in your home can causes problems. You don’t want to waste any time before you work on eliminating the smoke odor. The longer the smoke sits in your Rogers, AR, home, the greater chance it has of seeping into walls, carpet, furniture and other parts of your home. It’s important to immediately open windows and ventilate the house. Then, you should get right to work.

What Materials Are Best?

Luckily, it’s not hard to get your hands on the right equipment and supplies to combat smoke damage. Some of the best smoke cleaning tools are the following:

  • Air filtration devices
  • Ozone machines
  • Thermal foggers

Why Choose Professional-Grade Supplies

Air filtration, ozone machines and thermal foggers are designed especially for some of the worst smoke odors and damages from smoke. Professional restoration companies use these devices to help ensure a home is as close to its original state as possible.

Take Caution

If you decide to use this equipment and these materials yourself, take proper precautions before cleaning. Make sure you wear gloves, eye protection and a mask on your face. This will keep harmful particles from getting into your lungs and off your skin.

Smoke cleaning isn’t something you want to do, but you’re grateful there are solutions to overcome these terrible effects. Consult an expert today on how to use this equipment and which will work best in your situation.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

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Causes of House Fire in Your Springdale Home

6/22/2023 (Permalink)

Bathroom vanity, toilet stool, and tub damaged by smoke and soot This fire damaged bathroom was caused by a fire in the trash can.

Fires are often the result of negligence or irresponsible behavior.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) smoking is among the most common causes of house fire.  Negligent smoking habits lead to the majority of these fires.  People sometimes discard hot ashes into a trash can.  The paper products in the can ignite, creating a small fire.  The fire spreads to other flammable products in the bathroom, creating a larger fire.  While the fire itself maybe contained to the bathroom.  The smoke can travel through the entire house, creating a large and expensive cleaning and restoration project.

If your Springdale home experiences a bathroom fire, call SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County.  An IICRC certified fire restoration technician will arrive at your home. They will assess the damage and reassure you this will be taken care of. The technicians start by removing the water from your home.  Yes, there is water from extinguishing the fire and it needs to be extracted to lessen any more damage.  Removing the soot and fire scarring is next.  Our technicians are trained to use the correct products and techniques in restoring your home.  Removing the smoke smell from your home is the final step.  When complete, your home looks "Like it never even happened."

If you experience a fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Fire Drill Tips for Managing your Commercial Business in Springdale

6/22/2023 (Permalink)

People gathered outside of a building Have you put in place a strategic fire drill plan?

Most businesses are required by OSHA and fire department codes to conduct regular fire safety drills. However most employees don’t enjoy these drills because it takes away from their daily work tasks to plan for something that they would argue may never even occur. But, they do occur and they occur even more frequently whenever people aren’t being cautious and aware of their surroundings in the workplace. We’ve seen businesses not plan for a disaster and when a fire does happen, they aren’t able to put out the fire or coordinate a safe effort to leave the building without inciting panic.

Having a designated strategy as you conduct fire drills will keep your employees safe in the event of a fire, so let’s make the most out of it while we’ve already begun the conversation around fire safety.

Maybe it’s because we all practiced them in school or maybe it’s because of the time taken out of the day, but fire drills have developed a reputation as a sort of juvenile exercises. But these are not pointless requirements to meet; there is still a need for knowledge of fire safety in the workplace.

How to be effective while conducting a fire drill training session:

  • Take them seriously.
    • Your team won’t take it seriously if you don’t.
    • Explain to them where they are to go in the event of a fire
    • Show your employees the best routes to get out of the building quickly (including any fire escapes or exits that aren’t regularly used)
    • If your facility provides fire extinguishers in your facilities, Show them where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them. Remember: Do NOT try to extinguish a fire that is already out of control. It’s best to use your judgment here but the most important thing is to get the employees out of the building.
    • Don’t warn your employees that a drill is coming, and don’t blow it off when it happens.
  • Prepare your team ahead of time. 
    • Review your fire safety plan on a quarterly basis so that any new employees have a chance to participate.
    • It’s more memorable to your team to have them physically go to the meeting location instead of showing them on a paper map or pointing.
  • Create a script for customer-facing roles. 
    • Many employees spend their days on the phone with customers in one way or another. Consider this when talking to your team and give them a “Script” to end a call in the case of an emergency. Usually the customers can hear the fire alarm going off in the background, so they generally seem to understand the situation.
      • “Due to a local emergency this call must be disconnected. I’m sorry for any inconvenience. Please call back and we will be prepared to help you promptly, then.”

The most important part of a fire drill is remembering why you’re doing it and whom you’re doing it for. You’re not just exiting a building to check off a box, but to ensure the safety of the people you’re responsible for. Keep that in mind and make each fire drill matter.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

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SERVPRO Restores Your Rogers Home After a Fire

5/4/2023 (Permalink)

Stove fire in the Kitchen of this Rogers home The kitchen fire in this Rogers home was safely contained by the homeowner. SERVPRO restored the kitchen and home to preloss condition

Having a kitchen fire in your Rogers home is more serious than people realize.  While you extinguished the fire properly and no one was injured, restoring your Rogers home is a job for experts.  SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties has trained technicians with the experience to restore your home or business to preloss condition.

During the kitchen fire you were focused on putting out the blaze safely and quickly.  Dealing with the secondary damage is more difficult and requires knowledge and experience to remove the smoke and soot smell from your home.  Our SERVPRO IICRC trained technicians will inspect both the area where the fire started and the rest of your home.  A critical part of our inspection will be to evaluate the heating, ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.  The ductwork is a potential hiding place for the soot and smoke that developed during your fire.  If not cleaned properly, your house will continue to smell like smoke.

Once our team takes a close look at your HVAC system, we will plan how to remediate the smell and remove the smoke and soot that has invaded your home. Highly trained SERVPRO technicians are prepared to thoroughly clean and deodorize your HVAC system.  In cases where a comprehensive cleaning of the ducts is not practical, sealing the ductwork or replacing the ductwork may be recommended.  Protection of your family, pets, and household content is part of our professional restoration process.

SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration in your Rogers home or business.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to extract the water and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544

SERVPRO is Your Trusted Fire Restoration and Cleaning Company

5/4/2023 (Permalink)

The fire affected the kitchen and dinette of this Fayetteville home The kitchen fire was contained and did not spread to other areas of the house.

We hope you never have to decide who is the best fire restoration company in Fayetteville.  If you do have a fire in your home, you can count on SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County to be your partner every step of the way towards complete recovery.

Our compassionate and professional office staff make sure certified technicians arrive quickly to assess and begin the restoration of your fire damaged Fayetteville home.  Each customer receives undivided attention from both on-site technicians and well-connected management who guide you through the red tape of insurance claims and local ordinances. 

SERVPRO will restore your home to preloss condition quickly and professionally.  While the physical cleaning of the fire damage is one aspect.  Our team works to reduce the stress and discomfort of the situation.  You and your family may have to move into a hotel and incur additional expenses.  Your daily routines will be changed.  With SERVPRO our team works diligently so you and your family experience the least amount of discomfort possible. 

 The team assigned to your dwelling is capable of constructing practical and useful barriers, securing your temporary living area away from the work of restoring damaged areas of the house. Even in cases where there was significant damage done to the room where the fire started, the equipment, training, and experience of this industry-leading company allows for safe living within other areas of your home.

A garage maybe utilized to stage items waiting to be cleaned helps the team immensely. SERVPRO always collaborates with you (and your insurance adjuster) to create a complete inventory of items, so your home easily returns to its preloss condition as the technicians perform the final touches without the loss or damage to your possessions.
 
SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial water damage.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, and respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544

What to do with the water after the fire is out

11/21/2022 (Permalink)

Fire Fighters spraying water on a home on fire These fire fighters are spraying water on a Tontitown home on fire

Water is the fire department’s most common weapon for extinguishing a fire in your Tontitown home.  Significant accumulations of water are likely to be present both during and after most home fires.  Tontitown Fire Department is well aware of this situation and does not leave the scene of a fire without addressing the problem.  If your home experiences a fire, large or small, contact SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale South, North Washington Counties.  Our experienced team will extract the water from your fire damaged home, saving time and money during the restoration process.

A major objective of fire departments is to minimize property damage.  The control of fire suppression water should be a priority during and after fire control. Several factors influence how difficult the control of water is during and after a fire.  Single story homes tend to be easier to deal with the water.  Simply opening doors to the outside may let the water escape.  Conversely, closing doors may keep water contained to a smaller area in the home.  Fires in multi-level homes present more challenges for controlling water damage.  Water can quickly saturate floors and find ways of traveling to the lower-level ceiling.  Water coming through the ceiling creates other dangers, including ceiling collapse.  If water is building up between the upper floor and lower ceiling, firefighters may poke holes in the ceiling to help prevent the ceiling from collapse.

If you experience a fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

House Fire Top Three Causes

10/28/2022 (Permalink)

Kitchen fire started by burnt food effecting ceiling, walls, and furniture Kitchen fire in this Bentonville home was started by food burnt on the stove

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the top three causes of residential house fires are cooking, heating equipment, and faulty wiring.  SERVPRO of Northwest Benton County wishes your family to be safe.  Being aware of the common causes of house fires and steps to prevent house fires will help ensure your family and home are safe.  If you experience a house fire, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Benton County to restore your home.

The number one cause of house fires is unattended cooking.  Stay in the room while you are cooking. Have another adult stay in the room to watch over your food if you cannot stay in the room the entire time.  Remember to use a timer when cooking food for long periods of time.

Accidents do happen so be prepared by having a residential fire extinguisher on hand.  Fire extinguishers should be placed on every level of your house, especially in the kitchen and garage. You should know how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

The second leading cause of house fires is heaters.  As the weather turns colder, we use heaters to warm our houses. Space heaters can be extremely dangerous.  They should be used to heat only a small portion of your house. Keep your space heater away from items like curtains, laundry, blankets, and furniture that could easily catch fire.  Having a professional inspect your furnace before the cold weather sets in is a great way to stay prepared.

Your home’s wiring likely isn’t something that you think about often. However, faulty wiring is a potential way for a house fire to start. There are common signs that can help you indicate if your house’s wiring isn’t working correctly like if the lights dim when you use another appliance, if you are only able to use one appliance at a time, and frequently blown fuses.

If you experience a fire, SERVPRO of Northwest Benton County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Electrical Failure Cause Fire in Siloam Springs Home

6/29/2022 (Permalink)

Electrical breaker box fire caused by overloaded electrical system This electrical fire was caused by overloaded electrical circuits

Electrical failures were responsible for 46,700 home fires each year in 2015-2019 according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  These fires were responsible for an estimated $1.5 billion in direct property damage per year.  If your Siloam Springs home is affected by an electrical fire, call SERVPRO of Springdale North, Southwest Benton County to restore your home.

Home fires caused by electrical failure involve some sort of arcing, which is caused by an unintentional discharge of electricity between conductors.  These arc faults can produce enough heat to cause a fire.  The most common sources of arc faults are worn out receptacles, damaged connectors, frayed appliance cords, loose connections in junction boxes, as well as faulty switches and receptacles. 

Older homes with aging electrical systems are another source of arc faults.  Normal wear and tear or systems that cannot handle the greater demand of electricity from modern appliances are a couple of the reasons.

The three most common areas for home electrical fires to originate is the kitchen, the bedroom, and followed by the ceiling/attic space.  These three areas account for 41% of the home fires involving electrical failure.  It is thought that electrical fires are more prominent in these rooms because of the increased use of electricity by the oven or cooking range, space heaters and electric blankets.

If you experience a fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Prevent Grill Fires in you Bentonville Home

6/28/2022 (Permalink)

Gas grill grates being cleaned with a long handle wire brush Help prevent grill fires in your Bentonville home by keeping your grill clean

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the most common causes of gas-fueled grill fires are failure to clean, having the grill too close to flammable objects, leaving the grill unattended, and leaks or breaks in the gas line.  To help prevent grill fires, use the cleaning procedures below.  If your Bentonville home experiences a fire, the professionals at SERVPRO of Northwest Benton County are there to restore your home. 

All you need to clean your grill is a long-handled wire brush, a wire bottle brush, a five-gallon bucket, grease cutting dish soap, cleaning vinegar, baking soda and some elbow grease.  Start by firing up the grill, close the lid, and let it come to full temperature.  Let the extreme heat burn off any stuck-on food or grease.  This should take approximately 30 minutes.  Use the wire brush and bucket of warm soapy water to scrub off all the carbon from the grates.  Then turn off the gas, disconnect the gas source, and let the grill cool.  After the grill cools, remove all the grates, flavorizer bars, and anything else from the grill you can easily take off.  Submerge these items in warm soapy water, soaking for at least 30 minutes.  The firebox is exposed and ready to be cleaned.  Place an empty bucket underneath the grease tray opening to catch the debris and soapy water.  Scrape off all the caked-on gunk from inside the firebox.  Use water to rinse any loose debris from the firebox.  After the grates and pieces have soaked, scrub them with a wire brush.  Mix the vinegar and baking soda to make a thick paste.  Use this paste on really stubborn gunk.  Rinse all surfaces clean, making sure to thoroughly dry cast-iron grates to avoid rust.  Use clean warm water with soap to clean the entire outside of the grill.  A large kitchen sponge works best, as this will help avoid scratching the finished surfaces of your grill.  Once all the parts are thoroughly clean and dry, reassemble, and connect the gas line.  Fire up the grill, close the lid, and let everything heat up for 15 minutes.  You are done!  Celebrate by barbecuing some burgers and hot dogs.

SERVPRO of Northwest Benton County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial fire damage.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Grill Fire in your Springdale Home

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

Home exterior burnt by grill fire, the fire traveled up the exterior and into the attic Springdale home damage caused by grill fire

July is the peak month for grill fires.  Based on data from 2014-2018, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports an average of 10,600 home fires caused by barbecue grills.  Eighteen percent of these grill fires occur in July, making July the peak month for grill fires.  These fires sent over 19,000 people to the emergency room.  The most common injury included thermal burns.  If your Springdale home experiences a fire, the professionals at SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County are there to restore your home. 

The most common area of origin for structure fires involving grills is an open porch or balcony.  Forty-Four percent of the property damage from grill structure fires began on a porch or balcony.  These grill fires quickly spread to an exterior wall and into hidden structural spaces.  Home grill fires resulted in $135 million in direct structural property damage in each of the year of the study.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County uses the latest technology to clean the structure when fire damage your home or commercial property.  Using dry ice blasting is a significantly quicker process helping to get you back in your home fast.  There is no secondary waste with dry ice blasting.  Compared to abrasive media blasting, that leaves secondary waste.  Dry ice blasting is non-abrasive, not harming the substrate, saving you time and money on repairs.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial fire damage.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Causes of House Fire in Your Springdale Home

5/27/2022 (Permalink)

Bathroom vanity, toilet stool, and tub damaged by smoke and soot This fire damaged bathroom was caused by a fire in the trash can

Fires are often the result of negligence or irresponsible behavior.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) smoking is among the most common causes of house fire.  Negligent smoking habits lead to the majority of these fires.  People sometimes discard hot ashes into a trash can.  The paper products in the can ignite, creating a small fire.  The fire spreads to other flammable products in the bathroom, creating a larger fire.  While the fire itself maybe contained to the bathroom.  The smoke can travel through the entire house, creating a large and expensive cleaning and restoration project.

If your Springdale home experiences a bathroom fire, call SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County.  An IICRC certified fire restoration technician will arrive at your home. They will assess the damage and reassure you this will be taken care of. The technicians start by removing the water from your home.  Yes, there is water from extinguishing the fire and it needs to be extracted to lessen any more damage.  Removing the soot and fire scarring is next.  Our technicians are trained to use the correct products and techniques in restoring your home.  Removing the smoke smell from your home is the final step.  When complete, your home looks "Like it never even happened."

If you experience a fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Fire Damage to your Fayetteville Garage

5/25/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke and Soot damage to the ceiling in this garage in Fayetteville Fayetteville Garage Fire

Fires damage garages in thousands of homes across America every year.  Garages attached to your home pose the greatest threat to keeping your family safe.  Everyday items like fuel cans, propane tanks, and lawn mowers are innocently stored in the garage.  These items are common causes of garage fires.  Contact SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County for all your fire clean up.

Flammable liquids, like lawn mower fuel and propane, are commonly stored in the garage.  Gasoline is a powerful accelerant for fire.  Gasoline fumes can be trapped in your garage, creating an environment for a house fire.  Storing your gas cans and propane bottles away from your home will help keep your family safe.

Lawn mowers are common causes of fires.  Fires start when fuel or oil is added to a very hot engine that has been in use.  The hot muffler can ignite the vapors and start your lawn mower on fire.  Fill your mower with gas and oil before starting to mow your lawn, preferably outside of the garage.  Wiping up fuel or oil spills and properly disposing of the rags will help prevent fires.  Remember to store your fuel and oil away from the mower.  There have been incidents of gas containers catching fire from a mower’s hot engine or muffler.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial fire damage.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

Preventing Thanksgiving Day Fires in Your Springdale Home

11/22/2021 (Permalink)

Safety Tips for Cooking Safely on Thanksgiving Day

The National Fire Protection Association reported an annual average of 346,000 home structure fires from 2015 – 2019.  These fires caused an annual average of $7.3 billion in direct property damage.  Cooking was the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale wants you to safely enjoy cooking with family and friends on Thanksgiving Day.  Knowing the most common causes of home fires will help prevent disaster this Thanksgiving.

Kitchens contain several potential fire hazards, unattended pots and pans, cooking oil that is too hot, and appliances with faulty or frayed wiring.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking equipment was the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries between 2010 and 2014.  Paying special attention to this high-risk space will decrease the chances of a fire.  Check all the appliances for damaged or frayed electrical cords.  When baking, frying, or broiling food stay in the kitchen.  If you leave the kitchen for any reason, try setting a timer as a reminder to return to the kitchen.  Wear close-fitting clothes and rolling up sleeves will help prevent a kitchen fire.  If you are taking medication that makes you drowsy or sleepy from all the work involved in preparing the Thanksgiving Day meal, avoid cooking.  Lastly, have a “kid-free zone”.  Create a space of at least 3 feet away from the stove and areas where hot food or drinks are prepared or carried.

If your Springdale home or business is affected by fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayeteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

What to do if a fire starts in your Fayetteville home

10/12/2021 (Permalink)

Fayetteville home damaged by fire

A fire in your home or business is a serious, possibly life threaten event.  What should you do if you experience a fire?  SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is here to help you prepare.  Here are several things to do should a fire start in your home.

  • Keep a fire extinguisher in your home. Knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher may keep a small kitchen fire from becoming an entire house fire.  When its time to use a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS.
    • Pull the pin at the top, near the nozzle
    • Aim, keep a safe distance and point the nozzle at the base of the fire
    • Squeeze the two handles together, releasing the extinguishing agent
    • Sweep from side to side until all the flames die down or the extinguisher is empty
  • Yell “Fire” multiple times and go outside immediately. It is important to Get Out and Stay Out.  Focus on you, your family, and people around you.  Leave your things behind.
  • If smoke affects your exit, get low and crawl under the smoke. Close doors as you leave rooms.
  • Never open doors that are warm when touched. If the door handle is warm, do not open the door.  Find another way out.
  • If all your exits are blocked by smoke, heat, or flames stay in the room with the door closed. If possible, place a wet towel or clothing under the door.  Find a way to let people know where you are,
    • Call 911 or the fire department
    • open a window and let people know you are there
  • When you get outside, go to your pre-established meeting place. Call 911 or the local fire department. 

If your northwest Arkansas home or business is affected by fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayeteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.

What to Know When Buying a Home with Fire Damage in Fayetteville

7/1/2021 (Permalink)

If you're buying a house with fire damage, trust the fire damage restoration experts at SERVPRO to help you get the property back to normal.

When buying a home with fire damage, it’s important to be cautious and ensure that the property is safe. Buying a fire-damaged house in Fayetteville requires an inspection from a certified home inspector, an electrician, and sometimes a structural engineer. Here’s what else you need to know about buying and repairing fire damaged homes. 

Pros of Buying a House with Fire Damage

The housing market in Fayetteville is extremely competitive. For some house hunters, they may be feeling brave enough to put an offer on any home — even a house with previous fire damage. The biggest pro to buying fire damaged houses? The lower price tag. But there are a few things you should know first:

  • When did the fire happen? Fires from many months or even years ago usually mean some repairs have already been made. So, repairing a fire-damaged house will cost less once you close if this is the case.
  • Is the property undervalued? Buying an undervalued house means a higher return-on-investment, especially if you can make repairs quickly and affordably. 

What to Know During the Buying Process

You won’t get a good idea of when the fire happened, what repairs have been made or need to be made without an inspection. Get the house inspected by a certified home inspector and bring in an electrician to examine the wiring for fire damage. If the damage is significant, a structural engineer may need to inspect the house. 

Repairing Fire Damaged Homes

Fire damaged homes often need a complete gut before renovation can start. This is where you can make a healthy ROI if you do your homework. Changing the floor plan and adding modern amenities can make the home attractive to buyers and increase its value. 

  • Make sure the home is examined for structural damage before tackling cosmetic issues.
  • Hire a professional to clean the entire home of debris.
  • Start at the bottom, rebuilding from the foundation up to the attic trusses.

Buying Fire Damaged Homes in Northwest Arkansas

A professional fire damage restoration company can help you during this process. You can build the home of your family’s dreams, or get an excellent investment in real estate. 

At SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, we clean and restore Commercial and Residential Properties. Contact us today for an estimate for our professional fire damage restoration services in Fayetteville.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, please visit the IICRC website.

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Fire Drill Tips for Managing your Commercial Business in Springdale

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

Have you put in place a strategic fire drill plan?

Most businesses are required by OSHA and fire department codes to conduct regular fire safety drills. However most employees don’t enjoy these drills because it takes away from their daily work tasks to plan for something that they would argue may never even occur. But, they do occur and they occur even more frequently whenever people aren’t being cautious and aware of their surroundings in the workplace. We’ve seen businesses not plan for a disaster and when a fire does happen, they aren’t able to put out the fire or coordinate a safe effort to leave the building without inciting panic.

Having a designated strategy as you conduct fire drills will keep your employees safe in the event of a fire, so let’s make the most out of it while we’ve already begun the conversation around fire safety.

Maybe it’s because we all practiced them in school or maybe it’s because of the time taken out of the day, but fire drills have developed a reputation as a sort of juvenile exercises. But these are not pointless requirements to meet; there is still a need for knowledge of fire safety in the workplace.

How to be effective while conducting a fire drill training session:

  • Take them seriously.
    • Your team won’t take it seriously if you don’t.
    • Explain to them where they are to go in the event of a fire
    • Show your employees the best routes to get out of the building quickly (including any fire escapes or exits that aren’t regularly used)
    • If your facility provides fire extinguishers in your facilities, Show them where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them. Remember: Do NOT try to extinguish a fire that is already out of control. It’s best to use your judgment here but the most important thing is to get the employees out of the building.
    • Don’t warn your employees that a drill is coming, and don’t blow it off when it happens.
  • Prepare your team ahead of time. 
    • Review your fire safety plan on a quarterly basis so that any new employees have a chance to participate.
    • It’s more memorable to your team to have them physically go to the meeting location instead of showing them on a paper map or pointing.
  • Create a script for customer-facing roles. 
    • Many employees spend their days on the phone with customers in one way or another. Consider this when talking to your team and give them a “Script” to end a call in the case of an emergency. Usually the customers can hear the fire alarm going off in the background, so they generally seem to understand the situation.
      • “Due to a local emergency this call must be disconnected. I’m sorry for any inconvenience. Please call back and we will be prepared to help you promptly, then.”

The most important part of a fire drill is remembering why you’re doing it and whom you’re doing it for. You’re not just exiting a building to check off a box, but to ensure the safety of the people you’re responsible for. Keep that in mind and make each fire drill matter.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

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Quality Fire Damage Restoration Services Available For All Springdale Residents

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

Calling a fire damage restoration company like SERVPRO fast after a fire can help reduce secondary damages from occurring. Contact us today.

Our IICRC-Certified Technicians Respond Quickly to Remediate Fire Damage at Your Property

After the fire is out and everyone is gone, the clock starts ticking away. Every minute that it takes you to decide which direction to take next, allows smoke and soot residues to permeate further into various surfaces found in your Springdale home.

Immediately after a Springdale fire damage incident occurs in your home, smoke and soot residues begin to settle. Soon after, residues cause discoloration that turns to staining if not treated quickly. Within hours, wood furniture may require refinishing, metals start to rust and corrode while clothing and other contents become permanently stained.

The longer you wait, the harder your restoration becomes. Prolonged exposure to smoke and soot residues will gradually damage every surface in your home. These particles embed chemicals into the very fibers of various materials. This deteriorating of items will continue as time progresses. SERVPRO can help stop the deterioration fast and get a hold on secondary damages developing in your home.


Smoke damage travels through crawl spaces, into walls, and your ventilation system. SERVPRO technicians inspect your entire home thoroughly, providing cleaning and deodorization services that help return your home to a quality pre-damage condition, making damage disappear, “Like it never even happened.” All of this and more is only a phone call away.

When treated by the fire and smoke damage professionals at SERVPRO, damaged structure, contents, and personal belongings can survive the effects of a fire. We are IICRC-certified, with access to industrial-grade equipment, and have several years of experience providing restoration services to customers just like you.

Our entire staff takes every possible action to provide you with full-service solutions to fire damage in your home. We are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including holidays, and make your restoration as stress-free as possible. Our Green Fleet vehicles are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, fully stocked with everything necessary to address problems that occur on your property.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

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How to select the right Fire Damage Restoration Company

5/14/2021 (Permalink)

Factors and considerations to help you pick a fire restoration company that can meet your expectations.

Fires can be incredibly destructive. Still, people underestimate what water and flame retardants to extinguish the blaze can do. These elements require a different approach when it comes to fire and smoke restoration and cleanup.

Because of the critical role a fire restoration company plays in ensuring your home or business recovers, it’s vital to find the right one. Knowing what to look for can make the choice easier in an already stressful time. 

Here are some of the primary elements to look for when choosing a fire damage restoration company:

Certifications

Certification is one of the essential factors to consider when choosing a fire restoration company. Make sure they have all the necessary state and local certifications that will legally allow them to provide restoration services and that they are valid. 

Look for an IICRC Certification in particular, but there may be additional certifications for other services provided by the same company. Examples of these services include commercial and structural drying and mold remediation.

Expertise

Besides having the proper certification, the company's employees should also be fully licensed and well-trained fire-damage experts, able to handle a wide range of scenarios.

While expertise is needed, hands-on experience is also very important. Every case of fire damage needs care since incorrect assumptions early on can prolong or derail the restoration process. With experienced professionals like the professionals at SERVPRO, such misconceptions are less likely to happen.

Make sure that the fire restoration company you choose has more than enough experience and has handled their fair share of restoration projects.

Reviews

You can get first-hand information from the company's reviews regarding their experiences working with each particular fire restoration company. You can also ask for recommendations from other sources, such as your insurance agent or adjuster.

Rather than fixating on a single negative or positive review, look for a pattern. Even the best companies have a few outliers in their feedback profiles.

Explore specialties

Different fire restoration companies have different areas they specialize in. Every belonging to be restored is made of different materials and textiles so the company should handle and treat them accordingly. Determine your priorities, and ask the company about their strengths of restoring similar items. 

Recovery time

Seconds can make the difference between being able to restore an item and having to replace it. Some items are sentimental and really can’t be duplicated or repurchased. Choose a company that offers quick response times. They should also provide sound advice on the actions to take when salvaging possessions from a fire. SERVPRO thoroughly documents non-salvageable items.

Detailed schedule

A good fire restoration company should provide an in-depth, estimated completion date and a clear and defined schedule of the steps their team will take during the recovery process.

Storage facilities

Some companies offer storage facilities. If they do, find out more information about those facilities such as storage space and other conditions like security and temperature control. Likewise, inquire whether the company provides packing services and how accurate they are at keeping records. This is something SERVPRO spends time doing right the first time, to avoid any issues for our customers later on!

Costs

Most fire restoration companies will provide a free initial consultation regarding the work to be done. While these costs typically vary based on the extent of damage, having an estimate allows you to pick the option that falls closer to the amount you are willing to spend.

With these few factors and considerations, you should be able to pick a fire restoration company that can meet your expectations. In Northwest Arkansas, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is the industry leader.

Why SERVPRO?

SERVPRO is an all-in-one fire restoration and water cleanup company that has served NWA for 13 years. Our services include mold removal, commercial cleaning services, building restoration services, and more, to ensure you can get your home or business back to normal with a single phone call.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Is Your Smoke Detector Working Correctly in your Springdale home?

5/14/2021 (Permalink)

Are your smoke detectors working correctly?

In many homes and businesses the answer is no. Often the problem is that they are perceived as a hassle and there are too many false alarms. But, smoke detectors are very important in the case of a fire and could save your life. The information below will help you troubleshoot your system because the simple fact is that smoke detectors can save lives and can prevent property damage. 

All too often the answer for property owners is to disable the system to avoid the nuisance alarms. The batteries are removed, the system is disabled, or the devices are removed entirely. This is usually undetected, especially in private homes where fire officials do not perform regular inspections and have limited enforcement powers.

There are 3 basic types of systems but the tips below are largely the same for each. 

  • Single station units are the ones you buy at the hardware store and screw to the ceiling.
  • Hardwired/interconnected may look the same but they activate as a group ensuring that all areas of the home get the message. 
  • Monitored systems may be wired or wireless but they notify the fire department when activated. The other previously listed options, only notify who is in the home.

The smoke detectors themselves are typically one of 2 types: Ionization or photoelectric.  Ionization units use a small amount of radioactive material that detects invisible particles created by the fire using electrical currents.  They are more expensive so most people have photoelectric units.  Photoelectric units use a beam of light which is deflected by smoke particles to activate.

The main problem is that other things like dust particles or bugs can enter the chamber, block the light, and set off the alarm. To prevent these issues, follow these tips:

  • Cover the detector when working near it
  • Put a monitored alarm system on test if you are doing something that may activate the system
  • Change your batteries each time you change the clocks
  • Use a vacuum to clean the unit periodically
  • Units have a manufacture date on the back of them and they expire after 7-10 years depending on the brand. Replace them when needed.

Whatever you do, don’t disable these important systems.  The fire department would much rather respond and find a minor issue than fight a significant fire because your system was disabled.  Your local fire department is most likely offering a complimentary home safety survey which can answer any questions you have along with other helpful advice.

Contact your local Fire Department Here.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Our Professionals Are Ready 24/7 to Assist After A Fire In Your Residence

11/5/2020 (Permalink)

We’re faster to Any Size Disaster.

Get Expert Fire Damage Cleanup For Your Residence

A fire disaster in your home is a traumatic experience, and it can also cause devastating losses. Smoke and soot can affect different surfaces, including walls, ceilings, floors, appliances, and upholstery. You need to act quickly after fire loss to restore your home to its pre-damaged state.

In an unfortunate event of fire damage in your residence, call fire restoration professionals immediately to prevent further damage. Lingering smoke and soot from the fire can circulate throughout your home and harm the indoor air quality. A professional restoration company such as SERVPRO can help you take care of the damage. We have the experience, workforce, and equipment required to deal with fire loss incidents.

If the flames caused an opening in your home, we could board up the area to secure your property and prevent damage that precipitation may cause. If there is no power in your home after the incident, our crew can use flashlights and power generators to establish emergency lighting.

A fire may also leave debris in your home like broken items and nails, and they can cause injuries to the people living in it. The exterior of your house may also have items that may need to be disposed of, such as torn gutters, ash, and damaged shingles. Our crew can remove such items to simplify the restoration process.

Our technicians can also perform initial cleaning to prevent secondary destruction from soot residues. We can pre-clean furniture and soot to remove the heaviest soot. Our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technicians may also wipe acidic soot residues from metals and porcelain. We perform a thorough cleaning of the affected structures and contents with environmentally friendly products.

Our SERVPRO technicians can also wet clean some of your possessions to remove moderate to heavy residues. Wet cleaning is suitable for items that do not sustain damage when soaked in water. After cleanup, we can deodorize your home and its contents using air scrubbers or thermal fogging.

After a fire ruins your residence, is the right restoration company to call. You can reach our professionals anytime at for quick remediation in We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

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SERVPRO has the Solution to Help You in Your Disaster in Your Fayetteville Home

10/20/2020 (Permalink)

Property owners love using SERVPRO as a one-stop shop for any Mitigation or Restoration Needs.

SERVPRO has the unique ability to help property owners and homeowners in a variety of different situations. Whether it is a Residential or Commercial job, we already have trucks loaded down with equipment ready to go whenever you call and need our assistance.  Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. At SERVPRO, we’ve seen just about everything ranging from homes flooded so bad that furniture is carried away, to explosion disaster cleanup. SERVPRO is Here To Help when you have an emergency event. By calling SERVPRO quickly, you can minimize the damage done to your property.

Water Damage: We see water damage from all kinds of sources. It could be a busted pipe, a malfunctioning appliance, or improperly installed plumbing system. All of these things cause a great deal of stress to you. To get water damage under control quickly; call SERVPRO!

Fire and Smoke Restoration: A fire can be a huge inconvenience but it is not the end of the world. You may see everything covered in soot and are worried about your items not being salvageable. You would be surprised at how much of your personal property can be restored. We make it “Like it never even happened.” We specialize in cleaning and deodorizing anything from family heirlooms, documents, to the very walls in your home or business.

Mold Remediation: With naturally high levels of humidity in Northwest Arkansas, mold can be an issue if a water intrusion is not properly taken care of. We offer mold remediation so that you can get the mold under control and stop the spread of microbial growth in your home.

If there is anything else that may warrant a restoration or mitigation job in your home, give us a call and see if our 5-star service team can help you!

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

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Red Cross Safety Tips for your Fayetteville Home

7/1/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO if you've got a fire or storm emergency! We are always here to help!

TORNADOES Tornadoes can strike without warning and destroy a community in seconds. Before a tornado warning is issued for your area, here are some things you should do:

  1. Know your community’s warning system.
  2. Pick a place where family members can gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered.
  3. If you are in a high-rise building and don’t have enough time to go to the lowest floor, pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building.
  4. Remove damaged limbs from trees.
  5. Move or secure lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants or anything else that can be picked up by the wind and become a projectile.

THUNDERSTORM SAFETY STEPS Thunderstorms injure an average of 300 people every year, and cause about 80 fatalities. Here are the top thunderstorm safety steps you should follow:

  1. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter immediately.
  2. As the storm approaches, take shelter in a building.
  3. If you are driving, pull off the roadway and park. Stay in the car with the windows closed and turn on the emergency flashers. Avoid touching metal or other surfaces that conduct electricity in and outside of the vehicle.
  4. If you are inside, unplug appliances and avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliances. Avoid taking a bath or shower, or running water for any other purpose.
  5. If you are caught outside and cannot reach a safe building, avoid high ground, water, tall, isolated trees and metal objects such as fences or bleachers. Picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are not safe.

Check out www.redcross.org for more information!

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Post Fire: What Next for your Fayetteville home?

6/18/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is the leader in water and fire mitigation and restoration!

If you are like most people, when you think of fire damage, it conjures up pictures of flames and smoke. Images of charred furniture and walls.  Clothing and linens may have to be replaced or professionally cleaned.  And then you may start to think about the odor that accompanies a residential fire or smoke event. But what are we missing here? When there’s fire, there’s….well, there’s going to be water.  Lots of water. 

If your home or business is equipped with a fire sprinkler system, such a system can release as much as 24 gallons of Water PER MINUTE. Since we are on the subject of Fire Sprinkler Systems (FSS), here are some facts and myths:

According to Tufts Public & Environmental Safety

  • Water from a FSS causes more damage vs. the fire itself. False. The damage that the fire leaves behind is much greater than the damage caused by the FSS.
  • When the FSS kicks in, every sprinkler head is activated. False. Sprinkler heads are activated on an individual base by temperatures greater than 155 degrees. Fires in residential properties are typically extinguished or controlled by 1 sprinkler head. A study put together during an 80 year period of fire sprinkler use revealed 82% of fires were controlled by 2 or fewer sprinkler heads. Additionally, it was found that 6 or fewer heads controlled 90% of all fires.

What about the fireman’s hose? Also according to the Tufts University research, 80-125 gallons of water is released per minute from the fire hose.

Again, where there’s fire, there will be lots of water. So, what to do about all this water? Here are some simple steps:

  • Safety is first and foremost. You can rest assured, when your local fire department is involved, they will communicate to you when your property is safe.
  • As soon as you can, call your insurance agent or their claims hot line. Don’t wait on this step because waiting on mitigation will increase the risk of additional damage. And insurance companies do not like that.
  • Call SERVPRO! Your insurance carrier (agent or claims representative) may suggest a restoration company and many recommend SERVPRO. However, if they do not, you can still choose SERVPRO. Rest assured, your local SERVPRO franchise will hold the proper licenses and certifications. SERVPRO is properly certified by the IICRC and will evaluate the damage and will coordinate with your insurance companies’ claims department.

Here are some things to avoid:

  • DO NOT use electric appliances or anything electronic until your premises is dry.
  • DO NOT use a vacuum to remove water. A sump pump is fine.
  • DO NOT enter your premise or any room that is not structural sound.

Remember, the damage does not end with the fire itself. And a fire can be overwhelming and obviously devastating. So, call the company who is trained, certified and truly cares about making your Fire Emergency “Like it never even happened.”  

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Potential Sources for Fires you should be aware of to take care of your Springdale home.

6/4/2020 (Permalink)

House & apartment fires can be caused by several different sources. These can range anywhere from the misuse of appliances to faulty heating equipment to smoking in the bedroom. Here are some of the most common causes of house fires and precautions you can take.

  1. Cooking equipment.

The preparation of a meal using your oven can create a problem if the cook gets distracted and leaves the kitchen and stove unattended. One simple rule of thumb: if you’re the cook, stay in the kitchen. If you have to leave have someone come in and watch your food.

  1. Heating.

Always keep portable heaters at least 3 to 4 feet away from anything that could catch fire. That includes furniture, clothing, curtains or bedding. If you have a furnace, it is recommended that you have a qualified HVAC contractor inspect and clean the unit on an annual basis. Making sure the furnace is working safely and up to safety standards is vital in keeping your family safe.

  1. Smoking in bedrooms.

 If you must smoke, never, ever smoke in bed. Make sure that your bedroom and bed is off limits when it comes to smoking. Fire starting in the bedroom make up over 70% of all house fatalities in the US. If a cigarette is discarded and not extinguished properly, you will likely be calling 911. Always make sure the cigarette butt is extinguished because it can stay lit for several hours.

  1. Electrical equipment.

There are many electrical appliances in the average home or apartment. Take a toaster for example. You can start a fire if it has a faulty cord. Or in other words, if that cord is frayed. An outlet can easily be overloaded with plugs that offer multiple outlets. Be careful never to overload an outlet. Especially in older homes that were not wired for all of the electrical appliances that we use today. Make sure all of your outlets are grounded properly. A qualified electrician can help you with this.

  1. Candles.

They help make our homes and apartments smell nice. But candles, unattended, can easily burst into flames. Especially if they’re placed too close to flammable items such as a box of tissues or towels. Never leave a candle unattended. If you’re going to leave the room, blow that candle out! The National Fire Protection Association reports that roughly 1/3 of home candle fires start in the bedroom. And these fires caused 33% of the related deaths and 51% of the related injuries.

  1. Curious children.

Curiosity can get the best of a child and make him or her see what happens when a fire is set to an object. Always keep matches and lighters far away from your children as possible.

  1. Faulty wiring.

A licensed electrician can inspect the wiring of your home and perhaps save your life. A home with inadequate wiring is a fire just waiting to happen. Some clues as to whether a house has faulty wiring can include lights that dim when you turn on another appliance, for one appliance to work you have to disconnect another, fuses or breakers that trip frequently. Other causes of fire include barbecues, flammable liquids and improperly installed lighting.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Imperative Steps For Fire Damage Mitigation and Cleanup In Your Fayetteville Home

5/14/2020 (Permalink)

Our fire restoration expertise at SERVPRO, helps us restore homes FAST.

Putting out a fire means an end of the flames but then you’re left with the damage to tend to. Coming back to your home being burnt partially or fully can mean a lot of secondary damage like soot staining, rust, and corrosion. After the unfortunate incident, it is essential to act fast by seeking professional help from SERVPRO to prevent further damage. We respond to fire emergencies 24/7.

Our IICRC training and decades of experience help us to handle home fires. We use advanced restoration equipment and techniques to restore your property fast and effectively so that you can get back to your life.

After a fire, there may be debris in your home, which could get in the way of the restoration process. Removing the waste can help our crew to complete the restoration process efficiently and reduce odors. We can also remove all items that are too damaged to restore. Our team can remove any items that do not appear to be destroyed to prevent them from being contaminated further. We can clean these items and prepare them for when you return to your home.

During a fire, various materials produce different chemical residues that can cause health effects to the property’s occupants. The smoke residues can also cause structural damage if not restored on time or professionally. Before cleaning the affected surfaces in your house, our restoration experts can test them to determine which cleaning method is best suited for that surface. During testing, we categorize materials as non-salvageable and salvageable.

In some cases, our technicians can wash fabrics and shampoo carpets to restore them to their preloss state. We use different types of cleaning products to clean carpeting and upholstery. For instance, carpet and upholstery shampoos are blends of solvents, detergents, and cleaning agents for brightening all fabrics.


Clean air is another essential factor in fire damage restoration. The ash, smoke, and other airborne contaminants can cause health issues to the occupants. We can use air vacuums to clean the contaminants from the air. These devices have a type of filtration that removes 99 percent of all the particles that are in the air. If you have fire or smoke damage, call SERVPRO today to see how we can help!

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Childproofing Your Home - Protect Your Kids from Fires and Burns

5/14/2020 (Permalink)

Learn to keep hot liquids away from children to keep them safe!

From a hot cup of coffee to boiling water on the stove, burns are a huge hazard in every home.  Burns are the most (especially hot water and liquids) common accidents related to kids.  Here are a few ways to help avoid burn related accidents.

  • Always use the back burner on your stove when possible.
  • Keep an emergency aid kit close at hand in your home.
  • Install a fire extinguisher in your kitchen.
  • Keep matches, lighters, candles and chemicals put away out of reach.
  • Put child safety plugs in your outlets.

For more information on childproofing your home check out these sites:

www.kidshealth.org (Burns Safety)

www.nsc.org (Emergency Fire Preparedness)

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

To learn more about our IICRC certifications, click here.

For more about SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale, click here.

Home Fire Evacuation Plan

10/15/2019 (Permalink)

Make a plan to lessen panic during an Emergency

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. If you were to have a fire in your home, would you and your family know what to do? Do you have a safe place designated as the meeting zone? If not, it’s important that you have a family meeting to decide these details and prepare yourselves for all scenarios. Having this plan in place can save your family in case of an emergency.

The following is a descriptive list of how to make your evacuation plan.

  • Draw a map of your home and come up with an evacuation plan.
    • Consider the best area to exit the home. Have a backup in case the fire is blocking your exit route.
  • Walk around each room and find two ways that you could get out of the home.
    • Writing down these details and sharing them with your family will prepare all of you in case of an emergency.
  • Open every window in the home and make sure each one can be easily opened
    • Doing this ensures that if you are in an emergency and have one option to exit the home, you’ll be able to get out in a hurry.
  • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area
    • By making sure you’re going to be alerted properly, you will save time when a fire is truly a threat
  • Go outside and choose a meeting place in the front of the property
    • This needs to be far enough to get away from the smoke and fire, but not too far that you can’t see it from your home. Parents will want to be able to make sure that everyone is out of the home before closing the door to the home.
  • Remember that opening and closing doors increases the amount of oxygen you are giving the fire, so keep the door open on a minimal basis.
  • Make sure every single member of the family is aware of the plan
  • Save your County Fire Department’s phone number on every cell phone
  • Rehearse a fire drill
  • Print several copies of your evacuation plan. Tape one to the fridge. Keep another in your garage.
    • The more you see this plan in your home, the more familiar you will be with the plan.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

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When in doubt, throw it out!

9/10/2019 (Permalink)

After you have a fire in your home, there are a few things that may seem salvageable that you should throw away and vice versa. Here is a list of hous

Non-Perishable Food

Depending on where the fire is in relation to your kitchen is a big factor. If you had a fire in a separate area of the home, there may be little to no damage. Extreme heat can also be a factor because canned food and other non-perishable items can go bad when they have contacted high temperatures. When it comes to food, you do not want to assume that anything is safe to eat. If ANY items have soot, fire extinguisher dust or heat, go ahead and consider the food contaminated and don’t eat it.

Perishable Food

If your refrigerator wasn’t affected in the fire, and has a good airtight seal, then your perishable foods may be safe to eat. If the refrigerator was damaged by the fire, everything that was inside it is NOT safe for consumption and should be discarded. If your fridge is left at room temperature for too long, the food inside will go bad. If the inside of the fridge smells smoky, throw everything in the fridge away.  

Makeup and Medicines

These items may or may not be affected depending on where the fire was located. Inspect these items for signs of heat, fire extinguisher dust, soot and any other contaminants. If you doubt whether or not to keep an item, toss it. Contaminated makeup is not safe for your skin and can cause breakouts. Contaminated medicine can be very dangerous and without having a way to test it, it should not be consumed.

Clothing and Textiles

If you have any cloth items that are burnt, obviously they can’t be restored to preloss condition and should be discarded. Other items that haven’t been burned might smell like smoke and can be salvaged. A simple wash in the laundry is typically not enough to remove smoke odor from your garments. SERVPRO has an ozone machine that we use to remove the smoky odors from your textiles. This can be used on anything from clothing, to bedding and curtains. The ozone machine is the best and most efficient way to make sure that the smoke odor is gone. Be sure to use strict judgment when determining children/babies items. When in doubt it, throw it out!

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

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What To Do After A Fire In Your Fayetteville Home

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

The professionals of SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale strive to answer all your fire damage-related questions.

Starting Over: What To Throw Out After Fayetteville Fire Damage

Our talented team of Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) can clean surfaces of fire residue and renew the appearance and function of a broad range of household goods, personal possessions, and furnishings after a blaze in Fayetteville. We can arrange for repair and restoration of severe structural charring and use advanced technologies to neutralize smoke odors and improve air quality.

Because we promise to employ the best practices of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) on every job, safety, and health concerns require we recommend disposal of some food and personal care items after fire damage in Fayetteville. Because every fire loss is unique, it is essential to evaluate the items in your home at the time of the fire. Even if they appear undamaged, consider the following.

Effects of High Temperatures
Canned and bottled food might seem impervious because of factory sealing. When flames exposed the contents of the containers to high temperatures, however, microorganisms can grow. Even items in a refrigerator or freezer can expose individuals to the risk of spoilage. If the power went out or the gasket on the cooling appliance failed,  food temperatures could rise enough to encourage toxins to form.

Heating personal care items can change their chemical composition. Medications also may transform into less useful or even hazardous substances after the fire’s heat. If you have questions, ask the SERVPRO team for guidance.

Effects of Fire Residues
Soot particles can be incredibly fine and also sticky while containing many toxic substances. Any food in boxes or on the counter is compromised quickly. An open jar or tube of health care or hygiene product admits fire residues readily. Disposable dishes and eating utensils become coated, often with the thin but tenacious protein-based film from grease or food fires. Fire residues can contaminate containers with threaded covers, the dust-like soot working its way up the threads and into the food or personal care preparations or medications.

If you have any doubts about the safety of food or personal care items, throw them out. Keep a list and consult with our SERVPRO team. Your insurance policy might offer compensation, and we help with documentation.

The professionals of SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale strive to answer all your fire damage-related questions. Round-the-clock and 365 days a year you can contact us at (479) 419-5544.

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We Put The Flames Of Worry Out In Fayetteville After A Fire Damage Disaster

6/4/2019 (Permalink)

After a fire disaster, there is a lot of stress and anxiety. You need a team you can count on in this difficult time. We are available 24/7.

Deodorizing Furniture from Your Fire-Damaged Fayetteville Home

Fire loss incidents can have extensive negative effects on your Fayetteville home. While many property owners tend to fixate on their need for structural repair or overall reconstruction needs, other concerns within the house after a fire can have severe consequences as well without the appropriate management. Our professionals have years of experience with recovering fire loss effects including soot and smoke staining and harsh odors that often linger after extinguishment.

Ultimately, there is an order to the way fire damage in your Fayetteville household gets addressed.  The way this gets decided is how devastating a symptom is compared to other effects that exist after the disaster. In many cases, this leaves effects like harsh smoke odors on the bottom of the list to get restored closer to the end of the recovery process. As pushed off as restoring this effect might be, there are many sophisticated approaches that our SERVPRO professionals have for removing smoke odors from items like furniture.

With a full contents department that can arrive to fire loss incidents along with our restoration crew, we can begin to earmark items and belongings for removal when the initial inspection takes place. Often lightly or unaffected items must still get removed from the premises to protect them from the possibility of getting damaged by soot and smoke residues and lingering odors.

If furniture gets removed, our SERVPRO technicians can put these items into an ozone chamber in our facility. This area infuses air with an added oxygen molecule that can bond with foul odors and neutralize them. The process is also similar in mobile units we can use at your home, but can be dangerous for humans and pets to be around as it happened.

After fire damage, there are many things that a homeowner must address to return their property to preloss condition. From soot and smoke staining removal to deodorization, let our SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale fire restorers make it “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call anytime at (479) 419-5544.

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SERVPRO Provides Springdale Property Owners with a Stress-Free Fire Loss Recovery

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO for Fire Damage Mitigation and Content Pack-Outs in the Springdale Area

Pack-Out of Contents Makes Fire Damage Remediation in Springdale Even Faster and More Complete

After a fire in your Fayetteville home, you are likely feeling helpless, hopeless, and out of control. The last thing you want to consider is moving contents out of your house, fearing at a time of great loss that you might never see treasured items again. We can help you see how a pack-out of the affected furnishings and other items in your home both speeds the remediation efforts inside the structure and offers the best chance of preserving precious personal property.

Fire damage to your Fayetteville home is a messy proposition. Water from firefighting, charring from the heat, and soot deposit from the smoky, incomplete combustion of a wide range of materials all need attention, the sooner, the better. Taking the time to move out furniture, household goods, and personal possessions might seem a poor use of limited resources. On the contrary, relieving the structure of items that impede the restoration efforts is a smart move.

When we transport the contents of your home to our secure production facility, we clear the decks for more efficient cleanup. Items need not be repositioned many times as our crews move room by room removing water and debris and cleaning sooty residues. Be assured that SERVPRO uses a carefully thought out protocol during pack-outs, the Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS). We list, barcode, and photograph items as necessary and practical, documenting their condition and allowing easy tracking of our evaluation, cleaning, drying, and restoring of each.

Throughout the entirety of the process, we work closely with you and your insurance company, making informed decisions on recovery or disposal of items in a systematic way. SERVPRO is proud to be of service in restoring documents, photos, heirlooms, furniture, and household goods from the ravages of fire. Using specialized processes like freeze-drying; foam, immersion, and ultrasonic cleaning; and industrial washing and drying systems, we can limit your need to replace items. Contributing to the comfort and peace of mind our customers feel when their familiar possessions return restored -- from wedding photos to a beloved teddy bear -- is an honor and privilege.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale is ready 24/7 to assist when fire damage destroys your world. Call (479) 419-5544 to see chaos changed to “Like it never even happened.”

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SERVPRO Can Restore Fired Damaged Properties in Springdale Reeking of Odors

5/8/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Removes Charred Debris in Springdale Area Homes and Also Provides Improved Air Quality (IAQ) with Our Advanced Equipment

How Do Ozone Machines Help after Fires in Springdale Homes

Fire loss incidents can often spread far beyond the ignition point, spreading through multiple rooms and areas of your Springdale home. While each of these effects must get addressed to return your home to its original condition, many homeowners fixate on specific symptoms that make comfortable living difficult in incidents that do not relocate the occupants of the house. As reputable restoration professionals that have years of experience in fire loss recovery, we can address each of these consequences for our customers efficiently and effectively.

Much of the work that we do to recover Springdale homes from their fire damage hinges on the advanced tools and equipment that we have at our disposal in restoring properties. For widespread impacts like odors and indoor air quality concerns, we have several units that can address these threats quickly and efficiently. The most powerful of our tools for air purification and odor removal is our ozone machine. This portable unit can attack a broad area of your property and can become a fast-working deodorization and cleaning tool for the affected environment.

Ozone machines help our SERVPRO professionals to quickly gain control over damaging odors and harsh scents that result from smoke and charring in your property. These units work by infusing the environment and affected materials with an extra oxygen molecule (O3 is ozone) that chemically reacts with odor compounds to neutralize them. As compelling as this process is, it is not without its risks.

This chemical reaction that occurs with the use of ozone machines is not safe for humans, pets, or plants to be around, and so the property must be vacated for several hours after the machine has been turned off.  In situations where fire-damaging results might not demand relocation of the family, this can be a problematic solution for our SERVPRO professionals to organize. The gas can also degrade plastic, vinyl, and rubber items. We can erect an ozone chamber with poly sheeting at our facility to use this device. We must carefully determine when and if ozone machines are best used in area homes to remove odors. There are other options in our arsenal of equipment.

Whenever fire loss incidents occur, you can always trust in the fast response and expertise of our SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale team. Give us a call anytime at (479) 419-5544.

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Our Fire Damage Specialists Have The Advanced Solutions To Restore Your Home In Springdale

2/26/2019 (Permalink)

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Advanced Solutions That Help Improve Clean Up After Fire Damage in Springdale

Fire damages properties in different ways including depositing soot and other residues leaving surfaces blackened. The level of difficulty in removing such residues can be easy or difficult depending what the fire burned, and how intense blaze was, among other factors. The surface affected can also determine the difficulty level. For example, cleaning residues from the ceiling is more difficult than cleaning walls. Professional restoration companies use advanced solutions to improve results.

After fire damage in Springdale, residues soil many household items including electronics and fine jewelry. Residues such as soot are acidic so they can corrode the affected items if left in place for long. Cleaning up such valuable materials is tricky because you can damage them in the process. Our SERVPRO technicians utilize specialized equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners to clean non-porous valuables. An ultrasonic restoration cleaner has a pre-soak chamber, ultrasonic chamber, a rinse section, and a drying chamber guaranteeing proper cleaning.

When cleaning some sections of the house like the ceiling, you might face access challenges because of the elevation. Residues falling from the ceiling can also soil other areas such as walls and floors already cleaned. It is possible to overcome such problems with better planning and a degree of innovation. Our SERVPRO technicians organize the process so that cleaning starts in higher areas. We also add extension poles to spotting pad holders to ease access and the angle of attack when cleaning up ceilings.

Choosing a cleanup method should be done with care since it is possible to harm the surface physically in the process of removing soils. For example, surfaces covered in acoustic tiles can lose their sound deadening properties during cleanup. SERVPRO has developed a unique procedure for cleaning acoustical ceilings known as Peroxide Active Ceiling Cleaning. It is a water-based solution that utilizes stabilized hydrogen peroxide sprayed at 40-60 psi on the affected surface. The method works perfectly on blown ceilings that might deteriorate or dissolve if wet cleaning is utilized.

Advanced cleaning solutions help solve many seemingly tricky problems. Call SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale to assist you using such an approach. You can reach our crew at (479) 419-5544 any time.

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When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- How to Neutralize the Lingering Fumes From a Fire in Your Springdale Home

10/23/2018 (Permalink)

Smoke fumes are lingering effects from fires. SERVPRO can help you neutralize the odors and restore the air quality of your home.

Overcoming Smoke Damages After a Fire in Your Springdale Home

When disaster strikes your Springdale home, you might not entirely be aware of the effects of the incident until you can begin the process of cleaning up the mess and restoring the damage it caused to your residence. With situations like fires, widespread effects can sometimes get overlooked in light of the more pressing and immediate concerns like structural weaknesses or reconstruction needs. Our technicians can help you with every facet of fire restoration in your home.

Many people do not fully know what fire damages exist after one occurs in their Springdale home. This fact is partly due to the potential dangers that exist with assessing the damages on your own. One of the reasons that our SERVPRO emergency response team is available 24/7 is to help you understand the effects of a disaster to your home, no matter when that disaster occurs.

We begin to assess the full scope of the damages and map out a plan to restore these effects entirely as soon as our team arrives at your home. One of the effects that might seemingly get pushed to the side initially is smoke damages. While these are on the agenda to get resolved, it is often one of the final steps in our restoration process to deodorize all of the affected areas and contents of your home.

To do this, we require specialized equipment that helps us to modify the harsh odors left behind after a fire on a molecular level. Thermal foggers and hydroxyl generators can neutralize these odor molecules on contact, leaving no discernable scent behind. This process waits until any demolition, and other restoration steps have gotten taken to maximize its effect.

While you might see fire damages to your home as an intimidating presence, professional restorers like ours can take the weight off of your shoulders and help you to get your house back to the way it used to be. You can count on our SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale technicians to help through every step of this process. Give our emergency response team a call 24/7 at (479) 888-2403.

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Choosing Professional Restoration For Fire Damages In Your Fayetteville Home

9/11/2018 (Permalink)

Fires can happen with little to no warning and spread quickly throughout your Fayetteville residence.

Choosing Professional Restoration For Fire Damage

Fires can happen with little to no warning and spread quickly throughout your Fayetteville residence. More to this point, there are instances in which there is a clear cause for what caused the damage, and others which remain a mystery. Regardless of how it happened, your focus after the extinguishing completes is restoring the damages and getting your property back to pre-damage condition.

It is good to know your limitations when it comes to cleaning and restorative work for your residence. Homeowners can usually care for many of the lower-scale concerns that their residence faces, but with more widespread and penetrative fire damages in your Fayetteville home, this situation is better left to the professionals at SERVPRO.

Regardless of how a fire began, your first concern in getting the damage restored in your home is to assess just how widespread this damage is. An inspection should give you all of these details as well as a general idea regarding the cost and estimated ballpark timeline to get the process completed.

Another thing that you're going to want to think about that could keep you from being convinced to clean up this mess on your own is the requirements of the insurance provider that you have for the house. When you go to file a claim about damages incurred in a fire or some other type of disaster, they often seek to have these effects restored and repaired by licensed, certified professionals like those on our SERVPRO team.

One final consideration about choosing professional restoration for the fire damage in your home is the structural concerns for your house. You might not be able to assess the threats that exist in your home following a fire like a trained restoration specialist can.

There is little you can do when a fire breaks out in your home than to be hopeful that the first responders can reach it promptly. Once this is over and you have to assess the damage you face, contact the trusted and reputable SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale fire damage restoration specialists. We are available 24/7 by calling (479) 888-2403.

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Putting The Pieces Back Together After Fire Damage To Your Fayetteville Home

7/25/2018 (Permalink)

Structure fires can get out of control in a hurry, even with the immediate response times of first responders in the Fayetteville area.

Putting The Pieces Back Together After A Fire

Structure fires can get out of control in a hurry, even with the immediate response times of first responders in the Fayetteville area. Within a brief period, the contents and structural integrity of your home are at considerable risk, and you start to consider how this can ever look like the house it used to be once again. Fortunately, this is not a process that you have to deal with on your own.

From the moment that the fire gets extinguished in your house, your insurance company is already likely working with the policyholder to determine the best course of action in setting things right again. Often, this falls on the shoulders of our trusted SERVPRO team who has worked directly with insurance companies on a regular basis. Ultimately, the objective is full restoration of fire damages to your Fayetteville residence.

With widespread damages, your insurance company is going to require a detailed estimation of the cost of the work and what specifically has to happen to restore the damages your home sustained in the fire. This process gets accomplished with one of our estimators, who makes a list of the equipment needed, the damage sustained, and the irreparable areas that need to get demolished and reconstructed.

As is the case with many wide-spreading house fires, there are areas of the construction that are too badly damaged to repair or restore. In these cases, our SERVPRO professionals work to offer build back construction services to reconstruct the demolished areas and make it all a little more "Like it never even happened."

Other effects get dealt with in various ways, from smoke and soot damages to water restoration from the extinguishing efforts.

Ultimately, our team of professionals is a one-stop choice to completely renovate and restore your home after a severe fire incident. While it might seem overwhelming at first, our SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale restoration technicians can help you to clean up the mess and reconstruct the house to restore all of the fire's effects fully. Give SERVPRO a call anytime that you need us at (479) 888-2134.

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Fire Damage Follows Home Improvement Project In Springdale

7/6/2018 (Permalink)

Improperly Stored Items May Mean Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup for Springdale Homes--Call SERVPRO for Help

SERVPRO Says to Properly Store Combustible Materials to Prevent Fires

Although many people in Springdale might think the warning on the paint can or solvent is overly cautious, the fact is a significant number of fires happen because of improperly discarded oily rags. Over a thousand homes per year experience fire due to spontaneous combustion according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), The majority of the combustion scenarios involve oily rags. If your home is one of them, we are ready to help with post-fire restoration.
 
If you fail to properly manage the cleanup of a typical household project like staining a deck or painting a room you can face fire damage to your Springdale home. Oily rags used for wiping and cleaning can pile up as you complete a project. Some oils can oxidize, creating their own heat with no need of an external source, and igniting the material used to absorb them. If the rags are near other volatile substances, a serious blaze can result. We are familiar with the types of residues left on surfaces after oil-based combustion and can assist in removing them and the odor that also remains.
 
The soot left behind from spontaneous combustion can be thick and sticky. The SERVPRO crew dispatched to your home matches the consistency and source of the soot with the proper cleanser among the range of professional cleaners we employ in our restoration projects. The production team leader on your job assesses the consistency and characteristics of the soot and develops a plan that safely and efficiently eradicates it. If chemical extinguishing products subdued the fire, we consider that as we choose products and methods to remediate the fire damage.
 
An oil based fire typically leaves a strong and unpleasant odor. SERVPRO takes a deliberate approach to odor elimination. First, we remove the burned items and clean the affected space with appropriate products. If odor remains, we consider using thermal foggers that recreate the fire conditions as deodorizers combust in a heated chamber and bond with the odiferous particles, modifying them, so they are odor neutral.
 
We also use advancements in this restoration specialty, including hydroxyl generators and other oxygenation equipment. UV light creates radicals that change odor-bearing particles at the atomic level, rendering them free from noxious smells. Air scrubbers fitted with HEPA and carbon filters can also relieve the air of unwanted odors. SERVPRO also considers sealing odors into structural components, creating a barrier that prevents the odors trapped within building materials from releasing in vapor form into the air.
 
SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale has the knowledge and the trained crews to manage fire damage recovery of any type or extent. As soon as possible after the blaze extinguished, call 479) 419-5544 to start the remediation process.

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Cooking Increases The Fire Damage Risk Indoors And Out In Springdale

6/13/2018 (Permalink)

A fire that starts in an indoor or outdoor food preparation area features protein, fat, and grease in the smoke.

Cooking Increases The Fire Damage Risk

Springdale summertime fun includes firing up the grill and serving family and friends favorites like burgers, brats, chicken, and ribs. If your carefree mood means you neglect some BBQ safety tips, errant coal may transform fun to fear. When outdoor grilling puts your home at risk of fire damage, we can help.

A flare-up can catch an overhanging eave or a patio umbrella and soon ignite a supporting exterior wall of your Springdale home. Fire damage to a residence is no less devastating because it begins outdoors. Once the blaze takes hold, it can spread quickly into your home. If the winds are strong, the fire can grow fast and threaten a whole house catastrophe. Your first call is 911 and the second is to our 24-hour number to arrange for reliable and speedy fire damage repair.

When the firefighters leave, SERVPRO’s crew arrives. Our production manager takes a quick walkthrough, assessing the tasks needed to return your home to pre-fire condition. We make sure remediation of the effects of the chemicals and water used to knock down the flames are part of the integrated plan. Safety constraints require that the “slip and fall” possibilities posed when slick decks and floors are part of the restoration area need immediate attention. Removing the water and chemicals allows us to move onto the soot and smoke cleanup hurdles.

A fire that starts in an indoor or outdoor food preparation area features protein, fat, and grease in the smoke. The particulates may not combust completely, leaving a sticky thick and black residue inside and out. Protein-based smoke coat surfaces with a thin but tenacious film, almost like a varnish. SERVPRO crew members train extensively to be able to match cleaning products and tools to the type of soot left behind.

We may need a solvent or cleaning agent with wetting agents and surfactants to loosen the bond between the soot and the surface. SERVPRO stocks fire damage response service vehicles with a range of cleaners and equipment to make short work of the debris left behind. Sometimes we employ abrasive cloths or sponges to scour away the soot, Materials that burned hotter can leave a loose ashy byproduct that can be removed with dry sponges or our powerful vacuums.

When accidental fire makes a BBQ a tense and scary event, SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale is here to bring back the joy of summer. Call (479) 419-5544 when the fire is out, and we pledge to make it “Like it never even happened.”

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When Fire Damage to Your Fayetteville Home Forces Reconstruction

3/30/2018 (Permalink)

It can be overwhelming when fire damage affects the structural integrity of your home, but the professionals at SERVPRO can help restore your home.

Our SERVPRO Team Works Hard to Make the Fire Damage Cleanup Process as Easy as Possible for You and Your Family

There is no easy way to contend with a fire to your Fayetteville home. For many people who have experienced this disaster, the effect on the structure of your home can be overwhelming to see. When it comes to restoring the damages to your home and to reconstruct the weakened portions of your residence following the blaze, professional restoration services are more than just highly recommended. 

Your Fayetteville home might show its fire damage in several different ways, but the most pressing of any of these issues are the ones that threaten the structural integrity of your home. These are the lingering effects that must get dealt with before any of the other symptoms from the fire, as these make your home unsafe to live in. Fortunately, our SERVPRO technicians get trained in all aspects of fire restoration for houses, including preparation techniques for reconstruction. 

The entire process begins with a thorough inspection completed by our experienced SERVPRO professionals. This inspection determines the farthest reaches of the damage from the fire, our approach to restoring the damage and effects from the fire that trouble you and your family, and lastly to assess what areas of your home must get reconstructed or rebuilt to have the structural integrity it once had. 

While no one wants to hear that parts of their home must get rebuilt to be safe to live in, our technicians work to make this process as fast and simple as possible for you. Our team utilizes our training in controlled demolition to remove the highly damaged portions of your home and ready these areas for residential contractors to come in after us and get right to work on repairing the area with new materials. 

It is never an easy thing to deal with the effects of a fire, especially when reconstruction is a requirement, but SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale can make this process as easy as it can be. We can restore all of the damage to your home and prepare the worst of this damage for reconstruction. Our emergency response team is available anytime you need us by calling (479) 419-5544.

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Call in The Experts After Fire Damages Your Harmon Kitchen

1/5/2018 (Permalink)

Substances left behind by a small kitchen fire require the skills and knowledge of SERVPRO professionals to properly clean up.

Even Small Kitchen Fires Require Professional Fire Remediation Specialists

Smart Harmon homeowners assure themselves of quick access to fire extinguishers and quickly manage accidental fires during cooking. Because the crisis seems averted, you may be tempted to take sole responsibility for the post-fire clean up as well. Failing to arrange for professional assessment may be a mistake you want to avoid. We pledge to make our assistance with your fire damage count.

A boiled-dry pot or spattering pan of oil ignites quickly, especially if the cook is distracted in your Harmon kitchen. Fire damage threatens appliances, walls, countertops, and flooring. Fortunately, a handy fire extinguisher knocks down the flames, and you breathe a sigh of relief. Before you treat the aftermath as just a routine cleaning task, invite our fire damage restoration crew to evaluate the situation.

The “soil” left by fire does not always respond well to traditional cleaning strategies. It also contains hazardous substances from the combustion of textiles, wood, insulation, and other structural or appliance materials. Add in the chemical residue from the extinguisher, and the realization grows that this a toxic mix. Cleanup of this type of debris is a job for SERVPRO technicians trained to identify the challenges and manage the potential for harm experienced by the individuals doing the work.

There is also the risk that individuals who are unfamiliar with proven smoke and soot damage cleaning protocols cause more damage when attempting to mitigate the mess. When experienced and certified SERVPRO workers complete the tasks this risk is eliminated. Soot must be assessed for its varied characteristics, and the proper cleaning products and tools chosen to eradicate the various kinds of residues. One fire can deposit light, ashy soot, sticky greasy soot, and soot that hardens into a lacquer-like coating, almost impossible to remove without specialized equipment and professional cleaning products.

The substances generated by fire are highly corrosive and must be eliminated from surfaces as quickly as possible. Permanent discoloration of fabrics and plastics, etching of metals and glass, and deterioration of wood are just some of the ongoing issues caused by fire damage not remediated appropriately. SERVPRO can respond within hours, essential to a successful fire damage recovery as soot and smoke begin to destroy structures and contents within the first day after the fire event.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale is ready with the crews, products, and equipment to restore your home after a fire loss. Call us for a consultation 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (479) 419-5544.

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Why You Need Professional Help in Eliminating Odors After Fire Damage in Fayetteville

11/9/2017 (Permalink)

Fires can leave behind a lingering odor, SERVPRO has a three phase process to rid your home of the smells.

Three Phases to Eliminate Odors Left Behind by Fire Damage

Getting rid of the smoky odor from a fire damaged home can be a tough challenge. The smell of smoke and burnt material can linger on long after the fire damage to your Fayetteville home. Although you can take steps to minimize the odor, it is best to leave this job to the expert professionals.

Fire damage to your Fayetteville home can have you smelling smoke for days after the incidence. Many factors can make it difficult to get rid of the odor entirely and eliminating it is achieved through a multi-phasic strategy.

Heightened Awareness to Smell

Your perception of the scent is heightened if you know that the property was damaged in a fire. If you are aware of the fire damage, you tend to perceive the odors more intensely. It can pose a big problem in eliminating them entirely.

Furthermore, high temperature and humidity can also increase your perception of smell. So, eliminating the odors requires implementation of multiple techniques to counter this effect. That is why, here at SERVPRO, we employ various state-of-the-art techniques to remove the odors.

Multi-Phase Odor cCntrol 

SERVPRO experts use a multiple phase odor eliminating strategy to get rid of the smells as entirely as possible.

Phase 1: The first stage is to contain the odor at the source. A chemical counteractant is sprayed on the charred surfaces to prevent the vaporization of the odor molecules. It creates a barrier between the air and the source of the odor and prevents the odor molecules from vaporizing. SERVPRO uses professional grade odor counteractant in this process.

Phase 2: The second step deals with combating the odor molecules that are already in the air. Strong deodorant vapors are sprayed to neutralize the odor-causing particles in the air.

Phase 3: In this stage, a thermal fogger is utilized to spray solvent-based deodorizers. As the thermal fogger uses heat to dissipate the deodorant, it can reach everywhere the smoke may have entered and combat the odors at the source.

These three phases ensure that the odor is entirely and efficiently eliminated.

Call SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale at (479) 419 5544 to schedule an inspection today. Our experts are eager to help you devise a strategy to eliminate the odor from your fire-damaged home as efficiently as possible. 

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Quality Fire Damage Restoration Services Available For All Fayetteville Residents

9/7/2017 (Permalink)

Calling a fire damage restoration company like SERVPRO fast after a fire can help reduce secondary damages from occurring. Contact us today.

Our IICRC-Certified Technicians Respond Quickly to Remediate Fire Damage On Your Property

After the fire is out and everyone is gone, the clock starts ticking away. Every minute that it takes you to decide which direction to take next, allows smoke and soot residues to permeate further into various surfaces found in your Fayetteville home.

Immediately after a Fayetteville fire damage incident occurs in your home, smoke and soot residues begin to settle. Soon after, residues cause discoloration that turns to staining if not treated quickly. Within hours, wood furniture may require refinishing, metals start to rust and corrode while clothing and other contents become permanently stained.

The longer you wait, the harder your restoration becomes. Prolonged exposure to smoke and soot residues damage every surface in your home, embedding chemicals into the very fibers of various materials, continually deteriorating items as time progresses. SERVPRO can help stop the deterioration fast and get a hold on secondary damages developing in your home.
Smoke damage travels through crawl spaces, into walls, and your ventilation system. SERVPRO technicians inspect your entire home thoroughly, providing cleaning and deodorization services that help return your home to a quality pre-damage condition, making damage disappear, “Like it never even happened.” All of this and more is only a phone call away.

When treated by the fire and smoke damage professionals at SERVPRO, damaged structure, contents, and personal belongings can survive the effects of a fire. We are fully IICRC-certified, with access to industrial-grade equipment, and have several years of experience providing restoration services to customers just like you.

Our entire staff takes every possible action to provide you with full-service solutions to fire damage in your home. We are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including holidays, and make your restoration as stress-free as possible. Our Green Fleet vehicles are ready to deploy at a moments notice, fully stocked with everything necessary to address problems that occur on your property.

Get the most out of the restoration services available to you, contact SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale for access to qualified professionals who urgently respond to your request for help. We service the entire area, call today. (479) 419-5544

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Historic Homes in Fayetteville Raise the Risk of Fire Damage

5/15/2017 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO after fire damage in the bedroom of your historic home in order to get you sleeping in the room quickly after remediation.

SERVPRO can Assess BOTH to Prevent or to Remediate Your Property


Beautiful and elegant, homes in our area that are more than a century old bring the possibility of heightened fire risk because of antiquated electrical service. Grounding adapters used with or without extension cords make it easier to plug in electronics, but also expose your home to the possibility of fire. If a spark or overheated adapter start a blaze, SERVPRO helps with the cleanup.
 
Frustrated with few bedroom electrical outlets, you decided to use an adapted extension cord and power strip to charge your phone. The charger overheated, causing fire damage to your Fayetteville home when nearby bedding ignited. Fortunately, no injury resulted, but you need help dealing with the aftermath of the flames, smoke, and soot. Fire damage restoration is the heart of what we do, and our results prove this focus.
 
When fabrics catch fire, they often smolder, spreading thick smoke and a covering of sticky soot throughout your home. Even areas far from the actual fire suffer from a black coating and persistent odors. The SERVPRO fire restoration team inspect all interior spaces as the recovery plan develops. Careful attention to the different strategies taught to our technicians to best clean and restore a variety of materials and items add needed details.
 
Bed linens and clothing respond well to machine washing, taking care to limit the loads and rinse thoroughly. Curtains and wardrobe elements that are not washable profit from dry cleaning, although be sure the shop has experience with fire damage. Foam cleaning is a fine choice for upholstery. Solid surfaces like floors, dressers, and nightstands clean up using a spray and wipe technique. We offer carpet cleaning, definitely not a do-it-yourself option as the gritty and sometimes greasy residue from a fire requires skill to remove.
 
If you filter light with blinds HEPA vacuuming or immersion cleaning are both viable options. Walls need assessment to decide if dusting or vacuuming is enough, or if scrubbing is indicated. Painting freshens the look but is a choice only after proper cleaning. SERVPRO advises you if you take on some of the tasks like laundering or cleaning knick-knacks.
 
Smoky or other fire-related odors need professional deodorization. Air fresheners or other coverups are not a permanent solution. SERVPRO deodorization technicians analyze how the smells invaded your home and use methods designed to replicate their spread to eliminate them.
 
A bedroom fire restoration needs the expertise of SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale. Make the call to (479) 419-5544 immediately, so you soon again rest easy.

A Trusted And Proven Fire Damage Company for Fayetteville

4/13/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Secures and Cleans Up Your Fire Damaged Fayetteville Home

Rely on SERVPRO for Total Restoration and Cleaning After a Fire

When fire blazes within a home the last thing a person needs is to waste time figuring out the best fire restoration company near me. Even though you never want to make use of this information, know that the answer to that question is SERVPRO, the company you need as your partner every step of the way toward complete recovery.
 
Rather than wondering, hit the ground running when fire damages your Fayetteville home. Making certain that SERVPRO staff arrive to help you sort out matters is as simple as a phone call. Professional yet compassionate office staff ensure a full complement of trained and certified technicians are on their way, We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. Each customer receives undivided attention from both on-site technicians and well-connected management who guide you through the red tape of insurance claims and local ordinances.
 
SERVPRO pledges to restore your home back to preloss condition quickly and professionally. As much as possible, depending on the facts of each situation, the emphasis is to allow you and your family to remain in the home as restoration proceeds. The stress of a move-out exacerbates the fear caused by the fire and makes the homeowner feel out of control. Extra expenses can be prohibitive with the challenges your family already endures, and there is no certainty your insurance coverage is adequate.
 
You and your family experience the least discomfort possible if SERVPRO and you determine you can remain in your home. The staff assigned to your dwelling is capable of constructing practical and useful barriers, securing your temporarily limited living area away from the work proceeding to restore damaged areas of the house. Even in cases where there was significant damage done to the room or wing where the fire started, the equipment, training, and experience of this industry-leading company allow for safe zones within other areas of your home. The use of air scrubbers and the staff’s familiarity with HVAC issues means air quality remains appropriate in temporary living areas during the technicians’ work.
 
A garage or other outbuilding available to stage items awaiting cleaning and repair helps the team immensely. SERVPRO always collaborates with you (and your insurance adjuster) to create a complete inventory of moved items, so your home easily returns to its preloss condition as the technicians perform the final touches without the loss of possessions.
 
What SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale strives to deliver is your satisfaction. The relief you feel when your entire house returns to you “Like it never even happened” makes the restoration process worth every step. Make the call to (479) 419-5544.

Even A Minor Fire Can Affect The HVAC System In Your Johnson Home

12/30/2016 (Permalink)

Smoky Odors in Your Johnson Home Need the Help of SERVPRO

SERVPRO Remediates Odors After a House Fire

During the aftermath of a minor kitchen fire, you managed yourself you may be surprised at how many of the utility and mechanical systems in your dwelling can be affected. Even in areas of the structure that were far from the actual blaze homeowners can report lingering smoke smell and dirty, sooty residue on furnishings, flooring and in the air. The culprit moving the fire debris throughout your home is likely your HVAC system, both heating and cooling ducts equipped with powerful fans that are meant to control the climate inside your home for your and your family’s comfort. If the fire occurred during a time of the when neither heating nor cooling systems were regularly operating, you might not realize that smoky particulates entered through vents and are now being distributed through your home as you turn the heat on. SERVPRO can help control this unfortunate byproduct of an earlier fire with a professional HVAC inspection, evaluation, and cleaning.

During the fire that ignited in your Johnson kitchen you were most concerned about putting out the blaze quickly, perhaps with a well-positioned fire extinguisher, and getting your household back to normal. If you chose to go it on your own secondary damage could be missed. When we respond to your call, our IICRC trained SERVPRO technicians will inspect both the area where the fire started and the rest of the building, paying particular attention to any area where you report smelling smoke or noticing greasy soot and ash. A critical part of our inspection will be to evaluate the forced air heating and cooling ductwork, potential hiding places for the compounds that were sent airborne during your fire. During temperate weather, the system may have been off, but our technicians will look for evidence that air pressure or magnetism or ionization within the ductwork sucked or otherwise attracted smoky particles.

Once we take a close look at the conditions within your heating and cooling systems, our team will plan how to remediate the smell and the gritty, sticky dust that has now invaded your home. SERVPRO technicians are highly trained, well prepared to make decisions on whether a thorough cleaning will take care of the issues or if other approaches are needed. Our crews will determine if any components of the system are damaged and need to be replaced because of the fire damage. In cases where a comprehensive cleaning of the ducts is impractical duct sealing may be recommended, possibly paired with a thermal fogging for deodorizing purposes. Any steps taken to restore the proper operation of your HVAC system will include protection of household contents and perhaps a temporary evacuation of you and your family until any chemical treatments are complete and healthy air quality is restored.

Call us at (479) 419-5544 to respond to your concerns of collateral damage after a kitchen fire. SERVPRO of Fayetteville / Springdale stands ready to solve your smoky smell and sooty residue problems.