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3 Common Complications After House Fires

What's the worst thing that can happen to your home after a fire? The answer is complicated. A house fire is a serious event, so it's important to know what you should do after such an incident occurs. Here are three common complications that may occur after a house fire: structural damage, water damage, and air contamination.

Hidden Structural Damage

In some cases, a house may not appear to have extreme fire damage even though it may have structural damage in walls, floors, and ceilings. This can be caused by the fire and by methods used to fight the fire. Some fire damages, such as a collapsed roof or fallen walls, are easy to see. But, other damage is often concealed behind walls and below floors. Structural damage may present significant safety and health risks after house fires, which must be addressed promptly to protect the occupants of your home.

Be sure to have your home inspected after a fire. Signs of structural damage from a fire may include:

Cracks or chips in the foundation
Weakened floors
Thoroughly charred drywall on walls or ceiling
Wet insulation in walls due to fire fighting
Soot damage near electrical outlets
Sagging in the ceiling drywall
Water dripping from ceiling lights or vents

Fire Damage - 09/06/2021

Top 10 Places for Water Leaks in Homes

Leaks are common. Still, it’s usually startling to discover a water leak somewhere in your home. That’s understandable because common water leaks in houses are often responsible for extensive property damage that is very costly to repair. The good news is that you can prevent the most typical leaks by periodically inspecting the places where leaks are most frequent. Use the list below, provided by Utah Flood Cleanup, to conduct routine checks of areas in your home where a leak is most likely to happen.

Flood Damage - 08/06/2021

How to Test a Fire Alarm

Smoke alarms are your first line of defense against a potentially devastating house fire. They are inexpensive, and they provide an extraordinary value in the amount of protection they can provide for your family and your property. However, you need to know how to test a fire alarm system, to help ensure the reliability of your smoke detector. Routine testing will help you maintain uninterrupted power to your smoke alarm and keep it functioning properly.

Fire Damage - 07/27/2021

11 Most Common Causes of House Fires

A beautiful well-built home can be quickly consumed in a blazing fire, due to any one of countless causes. That’s the bad news. The good news is that house fires from the most common causes are almost all easily avoidable. From inappropriately managed flammable material storage to smoking in bed, the frequency of residential fires can be significantly reduced by an increased commitment to household fire prevention practices.

Fire Damage / Smoke Damage - 06/21/2021

Wildfire- Call for Fire Damage Restoration Service- Available 24/7

National Wildfire Awareness Month

In this blog, we will discuss:

Wildfire Awareness Month
Make a Household Emergency Plan
Have Emergency Supplies Ready
Be Aware of Public Warnings and Emergency Alerts
Practice Your Evacuation Procedure
Evacuate Immediately When Ordered by Authorities!
Make Your Home More Fire Resistant
Reacting During a Wildfire in Your Area
Medical Emergency During a Wildfire Alert Period!
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Fire Damage - 05/10/2021

Checklist for Preventing Bedroom Fires

Over 50% of deaths from fires in homes happen in the bedroom — a staggering statistic that serves to alert everyone who has a bedroom to the critical need for basic fire safety measures. The bedroom fire safety tips below are provided by Utah Flood Cleanup, your local flood, mold, and fire damage restoration service. Use the handy list below to help you identify hazards and implement solutions to potential electrical issues and other causes of fires in bedrooms.

Fire Damage - 03/30/2021

COVID-19 Update

In light of recent ongoing events, Utah Flood Cleanup is doing all we can to ensure the safety and wellness of our customers and employees - while continuing to serve you.

To protect everyone from any unnecessary risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19), our teams are:

Checked daily for or signs of illness to be sure they are well before they work with clients.
Our sales and quote staff along with cleanup teams implement extra hand washing and sanitizers.
We are careful to keep the spaces in your home or office where we're needed as clean and sanitized as possible.

Utah Flood - 03/24/2020

The Most Common Causes of Commercial Water Damage

Common Causes of Commercial Water Damage

When someone opens a local business, there are a number of hazards that everyone needs to keep in mind. One of the most common causes of damage to local businesses comes in the form of water. When business owners think about how water might damage their local business, they are probably picturing a massive storm, possibly a hurricane, that shuts down their business for days or weeks at a time. The reality is that storms are a relatively rare form of damage to buildings. The more common forms of water hazards come in the form of unpredictable events. It is important for everyone to keep a few of the most common forms of water damage to commercial buildings in mind.

Water Damage Repair - 01/28/2020

5 Steps You Need to Take When You Have a Flooded Office

When to step into the office on a Monday morning after a long, relaxing weekend, the last thing you want to put your foot in is a wet carpet. No matter how well maintained your office building is maintained, it's possible you can have your office flooded at any time. From a window being left open on accident to a busted pipe, the immediate effects of water leakage in buildings are easy to notice.

Flood Damage / Utah Flood - 01/07/2020

Fire Insurance Coverage and Fire Damage Cleanup

Even if you don’t live in the western parts of the United States, you may have seen the dramatic and awful fires in that part of the United States and wondered about your own fire insurance. One of the most important questions every homeowner and renter should know the answer to: Does my homeowner’s fire insurance coverage pay for damages caused by fire?

Fire Damage - 12/16/2019

Mike was very knowledgeable and explained the process very well. Memo and Manny were very professional and took the time to explain the set up, removal of the affected area and gave instructions on follow that is needed. Great experience so far.Update: they had to make a return trip as not everything was dry enough to seal. Chris and Manny came up and finished the job quickly and gave me additional instructions about when to put the Sheetrock back on. Extremely professional and competent. Good communication throughout. Thanks for the great help.

John Zachary

19:39 27 Nov 24

I had the chance to meet and work with Chris today. He was exceptional. He stopped to take the time to talk through all my concerns. And even gave me the pep talk I needed that everything was going to be okay, even with my insurance not being quick to communicate. Couldn't be happier with the quality of Utah Flood Company's team. They are all top notch!

Cindy Yearley

22:13 18 Jul 24

Memo, Isaac, and Manny are amazing. They came out assessed the damage and started the tear out immediately. They are great at communicating what's steps are needed and how we need to proceed on our end.

Barbara Hake

04:38 28 Jun 24

Manni and Memo came out to our home for a flood we had in the basement. They were incredible gentleman who helped us with everything and walked us through DIY steps for us to do in order to save money. I will absolutely recommend this company to anyone!

Lee Lasrich

22:48 30 Apr 24

I was corrected and they are still in business. Talked to Daryl and he’s a great guy. Would definitely send work his way if I ever need it.

Robert Mixon

22:36 07 Mar 23

We had a leak in our roof while we were out of town. Daryl was so helpful and responded quickly so we were able to get our wood floor dried out to avoid damage to the floor. He was very professional and knew exactly what needed to be done.

Gary Hatch

22:52 07 Jun 22

I contact Daryl about wanting to have a mold inspection done in my crawl space. He was incredibly nice and immediately booked at time with me. When he arrived at the house, he carefully did his work, showed me the results of the tests. Thankfully there was no mold. But, even better, he took the time to show me and explain a few areas of concern for the future. Really incredible service. I wish everyone was so professional. I couldn't recommend someone more highly. 5 star!

rhayesparton

23:22 13 May 22

Daryl with Utah Flood Clean Up, came to inspect a previous roof leak that had left some moisture in our walls. He was very honest about his findings and detailed with the information for removing it! I am a General Contractor and I won’t use anyone else!

Garry Naccarato

14:11 23 Apr 22

My experience with this company is that they are honest and great to work with. Very refreshing to have someone you can trust.

Trevor Heaton

19:44 06 May 20

Called for some detailed information about mold/removal. Daryl was busy, but called back just a few minutes later and spent time answering ALL my questions. He was very knowledgable and patient. Thank you Daryl.

D G

18:00 17 Apr 20

Sadly, I've had to use Utah Flood Cleanup 4 times in the last year! I really appreciate how quickly they responded to each casualty. They were there right away! Daryl, the owner, gave me a price that was half of the other quote I got, and his men are professionals... not kids who don't have a clue. Plus, he included more "fixes" in his quote for less money. He is very knowledgeable and I felt very confident in his recommendations. He also worked directly with our insurance adjuster so that I didn't have to! I highly recommend this company.

Ashton Carrington

16:09 16 Apr 20

I called Utah Flood Cleanup when I had a leak in the kitchen that drained down into the basement. Daryl came out shortly after speaking to me on the phone! He was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He quickly and thoroughly assessed the situation, explaining everything he did as he went along. I was very impressed with how thorough he was in his examination of the damage. He let me know up front what I was looking at and I felt he was very honest and reasonable. I've had other companies out who seem to know very little and just want to start ripping everything out at once! Daryl explained and showed me why he recommended what he did and I felt very comfortable and confident in his recommendations. I highly recommend this company!! You won't be sorry.

Jo Carrington

03:09 08 Jun 19

Call these guys for the best knowledge and serve for water damage or mold.

Daryl Olsen

18:58 26 Jan 19

We wanted our house checked for mold due to a moderately high mold count in the air sample. They were very thorough and found only one small spot in the bathroom that needed attention. They advised on our options for dealing with it and did not propose expensive and unnecessary repairs.

Heather Steed

02:09 16 Aug 18

We absolutely love Utah Flood Cleanup, they come in and take all the problems over. The headache of insurance companies, they pack your items up, the clean up and restoration, and they even move all the items back in. All of there staff are professional and very knowledgeable, they layout a reasonable budget and fight against the insurance to get your house to the best finished state. All of there sub contractors are fast and experts in their fields, this company only uses professional tradesman. We really appreciate all that the Utah Flood Cleanup guys have done for us.

Kit Cc

03:27 15 Aug 16

Josh and Sam came to inspect the mold we found. They were on time, considerate and knowledgeable about our situation. They presented our options and recommendations to treat the issue. I will recommend Utah Disaster to my friends and family.

Connie Pinnell

18:16 08 Jun 16

Jaxon came and assessed water damage in our basement. They were very helpful and went out of their way to make the experience as painless as possible. Very responsive when questions came up and they were never pushy, which I appreciate.

Aimee Hollingsworth

19:48 01 Jun 16

Jaxon was great, he answered his phone at 6:30 am and was out in an hour and got my basement cleaned up

neil norton

14:55 31 May 16

Within the last year we had a major flood in the basement, and just today had another water issue that flooded a smaller portion of the basement. I called The Flood Company immediately and they were on-site within an hour or so. I'm extremely pleased with The Flood Co. The professionalism and expertise demonstrate by Jackson and Sam put my mind at ease, knowing we would be taken care of well. I would recommend The Flood Company to anyone in need of these services. They get a five star rating from us!

William Hansen

03:03 26 May 16

My main water line broke and our crawl space was flooding. I called my insurance company and they recommended these guys. Sam and Jesus showed up and got things taken care of. They stopped the water line and put fans to dry the area. The insurance process was super smooth I'm glad I called them!

Karla Maquin

04:11 06 May 16

Utah Flood Cleanup is amazing! Josh and Jesus stopped by after their shift and were kind enough to give us a free inspection of our flood problem. Our little 4 year old thought he'd make a sauna in the bathroom. He flipped the shower on and walked away. We never heard the water running and came upstairs to put my daughter to bed. Sure enough, the shower was pointed into the bathroom and flooded the whole thing. Josh and Jesus came out got the whole place inspected, pulled out themal meters and moisture meters and confirmed there was water damage (and old mold growth from previous spills). They grabbed their tools and began demolishing the floor themselves, right then and there so we could get fans on it to prevent future mold growth. I hope I never have another flood but if I do, I'm definitely calling them again! They're the best!!~~~

Jessica Means

01:49 22 Apr 16

These guys are great to work with and really go above and beyond to serve their customers.

Zack Adams

17:36 16 Dec 15

I called in the morning and they came that afternoon. Chris and Jesus came. They were professional, polite, knowledgeable and they quickly got the place all cleaned up and prepped for the repair. Then they recommended some handymen to do the repair. I hired Hank and he was great too. Did the whole job in one day.

Alan Green

20:37 16 Oct 15

You showed up to our house based upon little information. When you got here you went right to work looking to see what was going on. With being a family of 7, it can be a scramble being out of a bathroom and no shower. You were excellent and so kind on letting us know what our options are and what you can do to resolve the problem in our basement bathroom. With being in our new home, not even making a second mortgage payment yet, it is hard to discover there is mold and a water leak through out the basement bathroom and laundry room. I really appreciate the time you took out of your day to come to our house. My brother in law referred us to you, and it was the best referral, so thank you very much.

Ashley Metz

22:39 30 Sep 15

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Disaster Cleanup Frequently Asked Questions

What types of damage do you handle?

At Utah Food Cleanup, we offer water damage cleanup, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold removal, and more to the greater Ogden and SLC area.

Are you licensed and certified?

Yes, we are licensed in the state of Utah and we hold many certifications, including:

IICRC Certified (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes, Utah Food Cleanup guarantees all of our work! We offer you a five-year workmanship guarantee on everything we do.

What are the advantages of hiring restoration services vs a general contractor?

There are a number of advantages to hiring restoration services rather than a general contractor.

General contractors basically work at rebuilding; they know how to build your home or office, but restoration professionals can envision what your home or office looked like before the disaster. They know exactly how to bring it back to what it looked like before, without scrapping the entire thing and starting over.

Emergency restoration services professionals are ‘rebuilders’ rather than builders. They will work to recover as much of your damaged space as possible, helping you save time and money. These professionals also know how to work with insurance companies and can help you with your claim.

What areas do you service?

We service Ogden, Utah and the surrounding areas. Everywhere from Bountiful to Park City, to Tooele and West Jordan. Contact us today to see if we service your area.

What type of equipment does Utah Flood Cleanup use?

At we use Utah Food Cleanup, our Ogden Utah damage restoration company uses a variety of equipment. We use pumps, vacuums, and shampooers to remove water, and of course, dryers to help dry it all out. We also use things like ozone machines to remove the smell of smoke from your property and dehumidifiers to pull moisture from the air. We utilize a wide variety of restoration equipment during the process.

What can I do to help?

In case of a water disaster, you need to make sure you leave the equipment running at all times. You should notify us right away if it shuts off for any reason. For mold and mildew, make sure to open all of your windows, keep your pets and children away from the mold, and most importantly, don’t try to clean it yourself. When it comes to fire and smoke damage, contact us right away for help, whether you need fire damage cleanup for commercial or residential properties. If you have a flooded basement, turn off your utilities, and then call us!

The floodwaters are rising, and I need help RIGHT NOW. Can you come right away?

Yes, we can! Utah Flood cleanup is available 24/7. Call us right away.

Can you bill my insurance company directly?

Our Utah disaster cleanup company will work directly with your insurance company If you have a flood damage insurance claim or a water damage insurance claim, contact us first. We can help you get the most from your insurance company who will do everything they can to not pay your claim. Our damage restoration services will have your property looking like new in no time, and we will take care of water related insurance hassles.

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