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Northern Alabama

256-908-8484

Southern Alabama

251-655-1131
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Common Causes of Residential Fire in North & South Alabama

Fires are not only dangerous, but they can also leave devastating effects on your property. But with some safety tips and tricks from Special Touch Restoration, you can protect yourself from everyday residential fires. As a cleanup and restoration company, we offer all kinds of restoration solutions for fires in your property. Find out the most ways fires can ignite in your residence, the safety precautions you can take, and the cleanup and restoration services we offer.

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Common Causes of Fire Damage in Your Property

Some of the most typical ways fires start in residential areas are:

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  • Garage Fire: Storing flammable chemicals and materials improperly can cause fires in your garage. Another way you can get fire in your garage is from overloaded electrical outlets.
  • Kitchen Fire: Leaving your frying pans on the stove with the flame on unattended can lead to food burns and spills, which will cause fires. Keep an eye on the stove to avoid any kind of fire damage.
  • Heating Equipment Fire: Space heaters, fireplaces, and heating pads can cause fires on clothes and blankets if you're not careful. Always make sure to keep flammable items away from such places.
  • AC Fire: Electrical malfunctions and a poorly maintained AC unit will cause it to catch fire. To prevent fires, you must fix faulty wires and get regular maintenance checkups.
  • Electrical Equipment: Overloading your circuits with devices and using old wiring can create electrical fires. Regularly checking and safely using your electrical equipment will stop any kind of fire from happening.
  • Candle Fires: Candle fires can easily catch on to surrounding areas if you leave it unattended, near flammable objects or areas like your curtains, blankets, etc.
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How to Prevent Fire Damage at Home

Here are some safety measures you can take to prevent fire damage to your property:

  • Install smoke alarms and detectors
  • Never leave food on the stove unattended
  • Regularly maintain your electrical systems
  • Get yearly checkups for heating equipment
  • Use candles carefully and with caution
  • Store flammable liquids safely
  • Put out cigarette fires properly
  • Keep your home clean and clutter-free

Our Fire Restoration Services

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As a cleanup and restoration company, we offer a wide range of services that cater to all your needs. We understand how unpredictable accidents and disasters can be and are always ready to clean, repair, and restore your property. Some of our most commonly used fire damage services include:

  • Smoke & Soot Restoration: Fires leave behind the smoke and soot all over your home, on your walls, ceilings, and floors. With our restoration services, you can have a smoke-free and soot-free home once again.
  • Smoke Odor Removal: The aftermath of a fire leaves a smoky odor, which is not only uncomfortable but also harmful to your health. Our trained technicians can clean and restore the air quality of your home and replace air and AC filters to eliminate the smoky smells.
  • Duct System Smoke Removal: Smoke residues can reach areas like your HVAC systems, which will cause health problems indoors. Smoke particles will reach your home from the duct system, causing the air quality to decrease as well as cause breathing difficulties.
  • Fire Board-Up Services: Fire damages will leave your home's windows and doors vulnerable to outside elements and intrusion. This is why we provide board-up services to cover and protect your access points well.

Our Most Popular Cleanup & Restoration Services

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  • Water Damage: Our team can handle all kinds of water leaks, from burst, frozen and broken pipes, to plumbing and roof leaks that lead to water damage.
  • Storm & Flood Damage: If your home has suffered through a storm or strong winds causing floods inside, we can help clean up, dry, and restore the area.
  • Disaster Restoration: For any kind of disaster situation where you need cleanup and restoration work, call us today to clean, disinfect, and repair damages.
  • Mold Remediation: Mold causes severe health issues and lowers your indoor air quality. Contact our team for a reliable mold removal service on your property.
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Why Choose Us?

  • Our team consists of IICRC-Certified Technicians
  • We provide Emergency Response services
  • Our staff are professional and dependable
  • We provide all the paperwork for insurance claim
  • Our company has over 30 years of experience
  • We are a locally owned & operated business
  • Keep Your Home Safe with Our Help

Protect Your Home from Fires

There are many ways your residential property can sustain fire damage. Regularly maintaining your home and practicing fire safety can be some of the best ways to protect yourself from fires. In case your home is affected by fires, know that Special Touch Restoration is here to assist you in every way. We have years of experience with all kinds of fire damage cleanup and restoration and use high-quality tools and techniques to clean up, repair, and restore your home once again. If you are in Huntsville, Albertville, Athens, or nearby cities, be sure to call us today for any kind of fire damage restoration service.

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