What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a House Fire
What to do after a house fire in the first 48 hours comes down to staying safe, stabilizing your property, and getting professional help in motion. This guide walks overwhelmed Vermont homeowners through each critical step so you are not navigating it alone. Safety First: When It’s Really Safe to Go Back In Even if […]
The Need For Fire Damage Cleanup In Middlebury
Even after the flames of a fire have been extinguished, you can still be exposed to danger from smoke and soot. Direct contact and inhalation of byproducts from a fire are dangerous to your health. Microscopic airborne soot particles contaminate the air without you even being aware that they are there. This is why attempting […]
Fire Restoration Specialist vs Building Contractor
“After a fire at my home or business, should I hire a fire restoration company, or can my local contractor handle the job?”Building contractors are typically very competent at new construction. Unfortunately, before the new materials go into a home…
What To Do Until Help Arrives: Fire Damage
No one wants a house fire, but if you do encounter such a tragedy you need to be prepared! Here’s a few tips on what to do – and NOT to do – after a fire.What To Do:If you do…
Vermont Ranked the Safest State in the US
With frequent news of terror or natural disaster,we all want to feel as safe as we possibly can. According to a recent study by wallethub.com, Vermont is the safest State to live in 2017. Maine came in at #2, New…
3 Things to Do When Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Fire
(1) Know that you do NOT have to navigate through the insurance process alone. We at G.W. Savage can walk with you step-by-step through the entire process. In fact, we are the preferred restoration contractor for just about every insurance…
Steps After A House Fire
A house fire is traumatic event that can certainly leave you with a mix of emotions. You’ll be nervous, worried, scared, upset, wondering what to do next, and just how to do it. First things first…take a deep breath, try…
How to Help People After a House Fire
You can board up before a big storm, you can evacuate in anticipation of a flood, but no one is ever prepared for a house fire. If you know someone who has recently experienced a fire, you may be wondering…
How to Replace 3 Important Documents After a Fire
If a fire destroyed all or part of your home, you may not have had time to save important documents like birth certificates, passports, and social security cards. During this stressful and emotional time, getting these documents replaced will help…
DIY Fire Damage Cleanup or Hire a Professional?
When your home has suffered any kind of fire damage, your first priority (after making sure that everyone is safe) is probably to get your home back to normal as quickly as possible. This can be just as emotional as…