Fire, Water and Mold Damage Specialists

Structural Fire Damage Repair

A & E Flood Services understands how tragic a fire can be to your home. We offer free inspection of your property in the case of an emergency fire or smoke damage call.

Fire damage can often affect more than the eye can see and can classify your home or business as unsafe and insecure. Such damage may also result in city fines if swift action is not taken to ensure the safety of the structure.

In other situations, a fire from a nearby situation may affect your property and as a result your property may suffer the consequences of smoke damage. Smoke damage is very common, but is simple to repair. Although smoke damage is more superficial, it can leave a very distinct, lingering, and hard to remove odor.

In both of the above cases, it is imperative to have a professional restoration team on your side. A & E Flood Services works with your insurance company in order to speed up the process and assist with fire or smoke damage restoration and cleanup.

In 2006 there were more than 1.6 million fires in the United States, 31.9% of those were structure fires.
The leading cause of death in a fire is asphyxiation. Fire victims rarely see the flames. Fire consumes the oxygen in the air, thereby increasing the concentration of deadly carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. Inhaling carbon monoxide causes a loss of consciousness or death within minutes.

http://www.scemd.org/Library/DisasterMitigation/Fire/HousBldgFirFs.pdf

Annually, an estimated 28,300 residential building electrical fires casuse 360 deaths, 1,000 injuries, and $995 million in direct loss.
Fifteen percent of residential building electrical fires start in bedrooms.
Nearly half (47%) of the residential building electrical fires where equipment was involved wer caused by the building's wiring.
Twenty-two percent of residential building electrical fires occur during December and January.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/tfrs/vBi2.pdf

A & E Flood Services provides the following services to restore your property as soon as possible:

Inspect and evaluate all damage to contents and structure
Board up services
Remove acidic smoke and soot from surfaces
Immediate odor control process
Deodorize and clean clothing and personal belongings
Pack out and store belongings

Our teams of professionals are trained to identify structure damage and eliminate smoky odors that linger.

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Dos & Don'ts:

Call A & E Flood Services if a disaster occurs. A & E Flood Services can rebuild your home and eliminate the effects of smoke damage.
Plan escape routes at home and at work. Have at least two ways out of every room. Make sure your windows are not nailed or painted shut. Be sure to practice the plan.
Never use gasoline or any other flammable liquids indoors. Discard all rags and materials that have been soaked in flammable liquids outside in a metal container.
When using alternative heating sources like a space heater, make sure they are kept away from flammable materials by at least three feet.
Have your hating units inspected annually by a certified specialist.
Have your home's electrical wiring inspected and make sure any cords in your home don't have visible wires or loose plugs. All outlets should be covered with a faceplate to prevent exposed electrical wiring.
Make fire extinguishers available in your home and teach everyone how to use them.
In the event of a fire, try to get out as fast as possible. Do not stop to collect personal items.
Tape damp cheesecloth over intake and outlet air register to capture any loose soot in the air.
Remove pets to clean and safe environment.
If heat is off in the winter, pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, tanks, sinks and tub drains to prevent damage.
Do not attempt to wash any wall-papered or flat-painted walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces without consulting your professional cleaner. Incorrect cleaning procedures could compound the soot-residue problem.
Do not use electrical appliances, computers, TV's or stereos that have been close to fire or water before having them checked for malfunction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where should smoke alarms be placed?
A. A smoke alarm should be placed on teh ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area, or in each room used for sleeping purposes. One should be placed in each story, including bgasements. For split level areas, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level is sufficient.

Q. Should my home be hard-wired for smoke alarms?
A. The 200t International Fire Code requires that smoke alarms be both hardwired into the household wiring and have a battery back-up. They must also be interconnected so that when one alarm activates, all of the alarms throughout the dwelling will sound an alarm. Residences built before the current code was issued are required to have at least battery powered, single-station smoke alrms, unless substantial remodeling is done that would expose areas where wiring could be installed to bring the residences up to current code.

For more information on fire safety regulations:
http://www.firesafehome.org/General/NewHomeSafety.asp

(This information was provided by Ren Egbert-Unified Fire Authority Arson/Bomb Squad)

Q. Why should you have an escape plan?
A. It is important to have an escape plan and a central meeting place for everyone living in the home. This will reduce confusion and help you account for each person. Do not re-enter the burning home. Wait for the fire department to rescue anyone who has not exited the home.

Q. Why should I check a closed door with the back of my hand?
A. First, you should check any closed door for heat, to make sure it is safe to exit. Also, don't touch the door with your fingertips or palm of your hand because it will be much harder to escape by using a ladder or crawling if your hand is burned.