Fire Damage and Water Damage Restoration in Missoula

Had an accident involving water or fire at your property and need fire damage or water damage restoration services?
Not sure what to do and have questions?
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The initial shock can be quite overwhelming. Call us with all your questions and a free consultation about options to take.
We will gladly walk you through the steps and actions needed to renew your property back to its normal condition.

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​When disaster strikes, Always Preferred Restoration is your fire and water restoration experts! Industry certified and knowledgeable on the latest remediation products and techniques, providing state of the art equipment to your property.

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Water Damage Do's and Don'ts

Do:

• ​Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe water away from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.  (check for possible bleeding)
• Place aluminum foil, china saucers or wood blocks between wet carpet and furniture legs.
• Turn on air conditioning for maximum drying in summer; Open windows to speed up drying in winter.
• Remove Oriental or other dyed rugs from wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Open drawers and cabinet doors for drying, if they have gotten wet. Do not force open if swelling has already occurred.
• Remove valuable paintings, art works, collectibles, etc. to a dry environment.
• Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water (Place a pan or bucket under the holes!)

Don't:

• ​Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Use your household vacuum to remove water (electricity and water don’t mix!)
• Use TV’s or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet and stay out of rooms where ceilings are dangerously sagging from retained water.

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Smoke and Fire Damage Do's and Don'ts

Do:

• Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen appliances using a light coating of Vaseline or other light oil.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, drapes and carpeting.
• Open windows for ventilation.
• Change furnace filter if blower is operating.
• If electricity has been turned off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open.
• Clean and protect bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towel bars with Vaseline or other light oil.
• In winter, if the heat is going to be off for a long period, use anti-freeze in toilet bowls, sinks and tubs to prevent freezing.
• Wash plants with water on both sides of the leaves (water softener helps)
• Remove pets to clean environments.

Don't:

• Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other adsorbent surfaces.
• Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided.
• Use exposed food items or canned goods that have been subjected to smoke or excessive heat.
• Use TV’s, stereos or electric appliances until cleaned and checked.
• Send smoked garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke and odor.

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