Fire Damage

A Fire can cause damage to your property and your health. Soot and smoke aggravate this
condition. It’s crucial to avoid exposure to any type of air pollution and contaminants.

SMOKE

Smoke is a harmful mix of particles and gases. Inhalation inflames the lungs and airways, causing swelling which blocks oxygen absorption. Even after the fire is over, smoke damage remains. Lingering smoke damage can be harmful to your health. Walls, carpet and furniture all harbor particulate matter, and can get deep into the lungs. Smoke contains a toxic stew of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and soot. Smoke residue moves toward cooler areas. This means there’s often more residue behind blinds and drapes than in the room with the fire. Smoke damage even lingers in areas of the house that were not affected by fire. Even after the fire

LUNG DISEASE

A child or adult with asthma is at risk for permanent lung damage if exposed to the harmful aftereffects of smoke. Soot and mold left from a fire are dangerous to someone with emphysema. They could even cause emphysema if not professionally cleaned. The lungs lose their elastic nature. The condition is incurable and degenerative, with treatment only slowing the progression of the disease. Lung diseases are dangerous, life-threatening and a good reason for cleaning up smoke damaged property after a fire.

EYE IRRITATION

If you’re in a house after there’s been a fire, you’ll notice that your eyes are irritated. Watery, uncomfortable, itchy red eyes are a result of soot and smoke damage. Even after the fire is gone, the effects remain.

What NOT to do after fire

  • Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting Blue Arrow Restoration.
  • Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
  • Do't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
  • Less chemicals in cleaning equals better for you, the environment and reduced costs overall.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
  • Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Blue Arrow Restoration fire damage restoration’s
specialists never want to make anyone wait for help
when they are in the midst ofa fire disaster,
so our professional technicians keep our office available
24/7/365, enabling us to offer you comprehensive services.

You do not need to have a first-hand experience with fire damage to fully appreciate that you need to be ready for it. Home fires can range from small electrical fires to those that can burn down the entire structure. But even small fires, which only affect a small portion of a house, can cause significant damage. Restoring the damage that fire and smoke can cause is no easy task and that is Blue Arrow Restoration’s field of expertise. Coming in, taking control of the situation and eliminating this mess is what fire cleanup is about.
Blue Arrow Restoration will send the bill for services directly to your insurance company, relieving you of the burden during a very stressful time.

Water Damage

Flooding can make life troublesome and confusing. You don’t have a clue who to call when your home floods, or what to do to get water out of your house or dry out a flooded house. You will need to have an expert whom you trust to promptly go to your home, take an exhaustive look all around your home – including your attic, basement, and crawl space.

Simple drying techniques are often not enough when removing water from areas it is not supposed to be. Your carpet, walls and floor coverings are porous which means a simple cleaning will not suffice and extensive water damage cleaning is required. Surface cleaning only removes visible contamination, but significant quantities of microorganisms are often left behind, which can potentially cause health problems as well as unpleasant odors. All surfaces affected by water damage must be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and deodorized by trained professionals in order to properly eliminate disease-causing bacteria, fungi and other viruses before the area is safe for humans again.

Blue Arrow Restoration will promptly clean the contents of any areas affected by water damage, while removing any non-salvageable possessions, if applicable. Our extensive cleaning process includes the application of anti-microbial agents and deodorizers, as well as air-cleaning utilizing our state-of-the art equipment. The advanced Blue Arrow Restoration water mitigation equipment is not removed from your home or business until our temperature, humidity and moisture testing confirms that all affected areas have been dried to acceptable levels according to industry certification standards.
Blue Arrow Restoration will send the bill for services directly to your insurance company, relieving you of the burden during a very stressful time.

Mold Damage

Molds are very common in homes and buildings and will grow anywhere indoors where there is moisture. In as little as 48 hours, mold can quickly become a problem in your home or business. Mold can cause health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property. Mold can come in a variety of colors including white, gray, green, red and blue – but black mold is typically the most infamous variety.

A musty, earthy smell (like dirt and rotting leaves) is a sign of mold’s presence. Stachybotrys (associated with black mold) smells especially strong. People might experience systems such as nasal stiffness, irritation of the skin or eyes, or wheezing when exposed to molds. Furthermore, some people may have more severe reactions to molds, experience fever, shortness of breath and even death.

What NOT to Do

  • Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
  • Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
  • Do't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
  • Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
  • Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

No matter what type of mold you’re dealing with, it’s best to remove the problem as soon as possible, even if no one has fallen ill yet. Rapid response is integral to prevent and avoid mold growth. Therefore, Blue Arrow Restoration has professionals who are highly trained, experienced and skilled in handling even the most severe mold situations. We have excellent mold inspection techniques to ascertain the point of moisture intrusion and mold growth and then removing any mold to restore healthy environmental conditions.
Blue Arrow Restoration will send the bill for services directly to your insurance company, relieving you of the burden during a very stressful time.