Even a small fire can do a devastating amount of damage to your Boston home or business. What many people are surprised to learn is that it's not necessarily the active burning flames that are responsible for the worst damage. Smoke damage can permeate the entire home, causing damage far beyond the … [Read more...]
September 21, 2012 by
Scituate Fire Damage Cleanup After A Business Fire
Whether you run a restaurant, retail shop, professional office, or other Scituate business, having a fire on your premises in never good news. The first thing you need to do, after you've made sure all customers and staff are evacuated safely and emergency response personnel are notified is call … [Read more...]
September 12, 2012 by
Scituate Homeowners: Cleaning Up After Furnace Puffbacks
Ah, it's fall once again. The leaves are starting to change color. All across the region, homeowners are firing up their home heating systems for the first time to counter the crisp, cool evening temperatures. Some heating systems handle this with no problem whatsoever. Other home heating … [Read more...]
September 5, 2012 by
Norwell Homeowners: Smoke Damage Clean Up
It's not often we quote Lady Gaga here, but this is too good to pass up: "I think it's absolutely a blessing when you just know what your purpose is and your destiny." Here at ServiceMaster South Shore, we're very proud of the work we do to restore South Shore homes and businesses after a fire or … [Read more...]
August 15, 2012 by
Yarmouth: Can This Carpet Be Saved?
"Sometimes, I think the universe is out to get me. We'd only just finished renovating the family room when the fire happened. I spent nearly a thousand dollars on that carpet, and now it stinks like smoke. I guess it's ruined!" Not so fast! Many times, carpets and rugs that have been … [Read more...]
August 8, 2012 by
Hingham: What You Need To Know About Smoke Damage
"When the bagel shop downstairs burned, I was so scared I was going to lose everything in the apartment," Alison said. "The fire didn't come this far, but the smoke did. Now my home stinks so bad. I can't even walk in there without my eyes watering. The smell makes me cough. I want to throw … [Read more...]
August 1, 2012 by
Hanover: Is Fire Cleanup a Do It Yourself Job?
It's a funny thing. House fires and business fires don't check your schedule or your budget before they burn! There's never a good time to have a house fire. If you've experienced a house fire in Hanover, you may be wondering, "Can I clean up this mess myself?" There are a few things you … [Read more...]
July 18, 2012 by
Marshfield: Can You Save The Furniture After A Fire?
"I don't know why I'm crying," Amanda said. "We all made it out of the fire. Everyone is safe. But now we've lost everything - all of the furniture and antiques that John and I spent years collecting. It breaks my heart to think of it all gone." Don't be so quick to assume that everything … [Read more...]
July 11, 2012 by
Scituate Home Owners Bulletin: What Can Be Done About Smoke Damage
"Mother isn't as young as she used to be," Glenn said. "I guess I was trying to ignore that fact. So what if she's forgetful? Lots of old people are! But then she forgot that she had dinner cooking and the whole kitchen filled up with smoke. We're lucky it wasn't a full-fledged fire. But now the … [Read more...]
