How to Manage Smoke Damage From a Neighbor’s Fire
Smoke damage from a neighbor's fire can seep into your home, causing persistent odors, stained walls, and poor air quality. This can affect both your living space and your well-being. Luckily, ServiceMaster of Lake Shore is here to help! In this blog, we share our top tips for...
What Happens During a Fire Damage Inspection?
When a fire devastates a home or business, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Before you can get life back to normal, though, you need a fire damage inspection. This critical process assesses the damage and provides the foundation for a restoration plan. In this blog, we’ll explain what...
What to Do After a House Fire: 16 Critical Steps
Have you experienced a house fire? Are you wondering where to turn now? You don’t have to navigate this process on your own. Here at ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we’ve provided specialized fire damage restoration services for customers in the Chicago area since 1996. In this blog, we’ve...
How To Put Out a Candle Fire in 4 Fast Steps
According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Home Candle Fire report, 37% of fires from candles start in the bedroom. The fires happen when people fall asleep while burning a candle, or because they keep the flame too close to bedding, decorations, or curtains. Every week...
How to Clean Smoke Damage after a House Fire like a Pro
A fire is one of the most devastating events a person can experience. Not only is a fire terrifying, but it can cause extensive damage. Even if the flames were contained quickly and your home is still standing, lingering smoke odor and soot can wreak havoc...
5 Essential Fire Damage Restoration Tips
Fire is one of the most devastating forces that can impact a home. In addition to causing structural problems, fire also creates smoke damage and soot, which can be challenging to clean up. If you've had a fire in your home or commercial building such as...
