Candles are great for a lot of reasons, but all these benefits come with the very heavy cost of their potential to start deadly house fires. Fire damage experts generally recommend not using candles with an open flame for this reason. However, if you do decide to use candles, there are a few simple things […]
If you have ever experienced fire damage to your property, it probably felt overwhelming when trying to navigate what needed to be done next. Many people experience fire damage and don’t know the first place to begin or how. It can be helpful to understand the fire damage restoration process and what to expect along […]
House fires are always an unexpected disaster. Because of this, it is essential that a plan of escape is written out and practiced before a fire damage catastrophe happens. Nothing is more important than the safety of your loved ones. Fire Damage Restoration In Anchorage Creating and practicing this escape plan needs to be as […]
If you’ve ever experienced a house fire, you know it’s a traumatic event. Not only do you lose your home and all of your belongings, but the soot and smoke damage can be extensive and costly to repair. This guide will teach you everything you need about fire damage restoration, from the initial emergency services […]
If you and your family experienced a house fire, you quickly realized how complicated the clean-up will be. Not only did the firefighters need to destroy some elements of your home in order to control it, the aftermath is a mess. A fire damage service will work on many aspects of cleanup and restoration, they […]
You’ve just been through the worst experience of your life. You’re lucky to be alive, and so are your belongings. But now comes the hard part: how do you keep what’s left of your stuff safe? Here are some tips on how to preserve your belongings after a fire. To preserve your belongings after a […]
The truth about fire damage is that it can be much worse than most people think. If you have just experienced a house fire, the following might sound surprising to you. Fire Damage Restoration Anchorage There is a reason why it is important to act quickly after water damage, but you’re probably wondering what that […]
In a big state like ours, remote wildfires can burn hundreds of acres of wilderness with little disruption to our lives. But here in Anchorage, preventable house fires can leave another path of chaos. Annually structured fires cause about 90% of all reported property damage in Alaska, totaling $65M dollars. Knowing the most common causes […]
A common question we hear at TCM Restoration is, “Do I need fire damage restoration if the damage is minor?” Here is the tricky thing about fire damage, there is always more damage than just what was burned by the flames. Even when the fire seems minor, there are potential hazards and threats that linger, […]
Constant summer sunshine adds to the laid-back feeling and easy going flow. We love hiking, boating and ziplining to enjoy the great outdoors. In winter, we get out to snowboard and ski but also enjoy the great indoors. Here in Anchorage, cold-weather operations can be strenuous during the cold winters and long nights. Fighting fires […]
