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How Quickly Does A Christmas Tree Burn?

12/23/2024 (Permalink)

How fast can Christmas tree fires spread? In controlled tests, fire researchers found that a dry Christmas tree can become engulfed in less than 10 seconds. And “flashover” occurs roughly 70 seconds after an un-watered tree is ignited.

Christmas is a happy time of year, and let’s keep it that way. Please check off your Christmas tree fire safety list. 

  • Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its branches. The tree shouldn’t be shedding its needles readily.
  • Always place your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights, and keep the tree base filled with water to avoid a dry out.
  • Make sure all your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights have been tested, and throw out any damaged lights.
  • Any lights you use outdoors must be labeled suitable for exterior placement, and be sure to plug them into a ground-fault circuit interrupter protected receptacle.
  • Keep all your holiday candles away from your Christmas tree, surrounding furniture and décor.
  • Bedtime means lights off! ­ don’t forget to turn your Christmas tree lights off each night.

Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda. If you do have any fire or smoke damage to your property remember to give SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda a call.

Merry Christmas!

12/23/2024 (Permalink)

Toasty Snowman Hope you stay toasty like our snowman in hot cocoa.

Happy Holidays from our family at SERVPRO of North Highlands Rio Linda to your!

Happy Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 (Permalink)

Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day for cooking related home fires.

SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda wants everyone in our community to stay safe this Thanksgiving. Here are some safety tips:

  • Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
  • Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. 
  • Keep floors clean with not tripping hazards or obstacles in your way.  
  • Keep cords tucked away where they can't be stepped on, bumped into, or accidentally pulled out. 
  • Keep children 3 feet away from stove while on, and out of reach of cords for appliances being used.
  • Stay home while cooking anything, do not leave your home while the turkey is in the oven. 

If you do have a fire at your property, SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda is available 24/7 even holidays for any questions or concerns you may have. We are no strangers to holiday emergency calls and service. 

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Stay warm and Safe

11/25/2024 (Permalink)

Space heaters can be a cost effective way to heat small spaces, but can also be a fire hazard. Here are some safety tips to keep safe while using space heaters:

  1. Only use space heaters that are "UL Listed" which means they have been independently tested for safety.
  2. Keep a safe distance of about three feet between anything and the space heater. Especially items that can easily catch fire such as, curtains, bedding, and furniture.
  3. Do not plug into extension cords.
  4. Turn off before going to sleep, leaving the room, or home. 
  5. Keep children at a safe distance away from the space heater. 
  6. Have a functioning smoke and carbon monoxide monitor in your home.

SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda have fire and smoke restoration specialist available if you have the misfortune of any fire damage to your property. 

Basement Flooded

11/18/2024 (Permalink)

It's raining, it's pouring, and while you where snoring the storm filled your basement with flood water. Flood water should be handled quickly and properly. The damage to your belongings and home structure only worsens the longer it sits. SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda are flooded basement specialist. Let our trained, professional crews handle the situation for you. We have earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners, business owners, and property professionals. If you have any questions and concerned about flood water call us today. 

We Can Handle Frozen Pipe Damage

11/11/2024 (Permalink)

When you feel that chill in the air you know Fall is here. But this chill also can effect your home. When it gets cold the water in the pipes throughout your home can freeze. When frozen water expands which can lead to pipes cracking or bursting. The smallest crack in a water pipe can cause all kinds of damage to your home. SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda has experience in restoring damage to homes after water damage. If you experience water damage, we are available to answer your questions and concerns. Call today. 

Bedroom Doors Sticking?

4/17/2023 (Permalink)

Rainy weather may cause there to be more moisture in the air of your property. But if after the rain has stopped you still notice a muggy atmosphere with mildew smell and you have a crawl space, you may have water under your property that is not drying.

Storms can cause flooding and puddling under your property in the crawlspace. Under your property is dark and can be cool, or even humid. This humidity can also be felt inside your home and even cause small nuisance like swelling doors.

  • So if the atmosphere in your home smells mildewy, feels muggy, and your doors are sticking after a storm it might be due to moisture in your crawlspace.

SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda are no strangers to crawling under houses to find moisture. We have helped countless in the greater Sacramento area. If you have any questions or concerns call us today 916-991-1522.

Fire Pit Safety

4/10/2023 (Permalink)

Fire pits are a somewhat popular aesthetic in the backyard now. Since it is a “Fire” pit there is always the possibility of a fire accident involving your property. Here are some tips to help keep you and your property safe.

  • Make sure that your fire pit is at least 10 feet away from your home or any other structure. 25 feet is considered an optimal distance.
  • If you have a movable fire pit, avoid placing it on grass or a wood. Fire pits, should remain over concrete, patio blocks, or some other non-flammable surface.
  • Keep your fire pit away from any low hanging branches, awnings, or porches.
  • Don’t light a fire pit when it is windy.
  • To extinguish your fire pit, drown it with water and use a shovel to stir the ashes and ensure the fire is out.

Hopefully you always have a pleasant and safe time while using your fire pit. But if you do run into property fire damage due to it or any other cause SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda is here 24 hours 7 days a week including holidays with emergency response ready to answer any of you questions or concerns. You can call us at 916-991-1522.

Keeping Our Sacramento Friends Happy

4/3/2023 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes you need a company you can trust. SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda has been keeping customers happy in the greater Sacramento area for years. We have the knowledge and equipment to get the job done correctly.

We ensure that all our technicians are professional and highly trained in all aspects of restoration. We have the knowledge and specialized equipment to ensure the job is done correctly. Our specialized equipment like our dehumidifiers and air movers help us dry in a timely manner to get you and your property back into your daily routine.

Our team at SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda is that trusting company that the customers want to use because we are dependable, knowledgeable, and have exceptional services. If you have any restoration questions or concerns call the experts at SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda at 916-991-1522.

Does Your Workplace Smell?

3/27/2023 (Permalink)

Have you noticed a bad smell in your office building after a good rain? Does the smell seem mildewy or moldy? Whether it is one or the other you probably don’t want to be breathing it in on a regular basis every day you come into the office.

A major difference between mold and mildew is how to get rid of them. Household Some people use the word mildew and mold interchangeably. But they are different. cleaning products and a scrubbing brush work on mildew. Once a fungus has been identified as mold, but it’s important to establish what kind of mold it is because the procedure for removing it varies depending on the type.

SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda specializes in mold cleanup and restoration. Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – 916-991-1522