No one expects a household fire. These disasters spring up suddenly with no indication or warning. Once a fire starts, it can be difficult to put out and will rapidly begin to spread. In the end, the flames can leave your entire house damaged and in ruins. The thought of restoring your beloved home can seem impossible.
In the event of a fire, immediately call 911 for the fire department and Maven Construction Group for emergency fire damage restoration. Our Gainesville contractors are available 24/7, 365 days a year, to remove smoke odors, rebuild damaged structures, and clean smoke and soot off of personal belongings. We’re here to help you pick up the pieces and rebuild after this unimaginable tragedy.
For over 15 years, our professional home restoration company has hauled away damaged property and boarded up holes, returning your household to its original state. Contact us for timely Gainesville fire damage remediation services.
Fried fish, vegetables, and potatoes make for a delicious comfort meal. Unfortunately, the fats, grease, and hot oils that make these foods taste so delicious are incredibly flammable.
Never throw water on a grease fire. These substances will interact poorly, creating an even larger and unruly flame.
Only use a small amount of oil when cooking with a frying pan. If the oil in your pan starts to smoke, do not introduce new food to the pan. This means that the oil has reached its ‘smoking point’ and is too hot. To avoid a fire, be sure to safely turn off the heat to the burner and allow the pan to cool.
Space heaters can keep us warm and toasty during the winter. It should be no surprise to learn that over half of home heating accidents occur during cold winters.
Never leave a space heater unattended. Always unplug this appliance before leaving the house or falling asleep. Additionally, keep any children or pets away from the space heater. Do not allow kids to play near the heater or adjust its controls.
Research studies have discovered that dryers are responsible for the vast majority of appliance fires. While this doesn’t mean that you should throw your dryer away and embrace the clothesline, it does mean that you should be extra cautious when operating this machine.
After each load of laundry, it is best practice to empty out the dryer’s lint screen. The lint collected in this screen contains clothes fibers, dust, dead skin cells, and hair, which are all flammable at high temperatures. By constantly removing lint build-up from your dryer, you can minimize the amount of flammable materials inside.
A scented candle is the perfect way to set the mood in a room. Whether used in the bathroom as a part of your at-home spa experience or in your bedroom as you are cleaning, candles promote gentle relaxation and a positive mood.
However, this mood can be instantly ruined when the candle’s flame spreads throughout your home. To improve the safety of your home, try and opt for flame-free lighting alternatives. A battery-powered tea light can create the same atmosphere as a standard candle, minus the smoke emissions.
If you are using a traditional candle rather than an electronic version, be sure to light the wick away from carpets, curtains, books, or bedding. When done, always completely extinguish the candle’s flame before exiting the room.
Locally owned and operated in Gainesville, FL, Maven Construction Group is a licensed general contractor, Angie’s List Certified Contractor, and is accredited and A-rated by the Better Business Bureau. Maven has delivered the best damage restoration and reconstruction services in North Central Florida for more than 15 years.
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