Evacuate the property as fast as you can if the fire is beyond your control. Next, pull out your phone and dial 9-1-1. While Lakes Area Flood & Fire is the expert at restoring your property, we are not emergency responders. We'll work with the emergency team to start the restoration process as soon as they put out the fire on your property.

No, we don't recommend you stay in your home during the restoration process. While each fire is different, even a small one in your home can release toxic emissions if the fire burns chemicals during the blaze. These emissions can cause health problems for you, your family, or your employees. That last thing a business owner needs is a lawsuit for damaging an employee's health. If you have a family, you don't want to give them a toxic reaction to the byproducts floating in the air from a fire in your home. Lakes Area Flood & Fire promises you a fast turnaround time on any fire damage to your home. However, you may have to stay at a hotel or such for a few nights, but it's better than putting your health and that of your family or employees at risk.

It depends on the extent of the damage. Lakes Area Flood & Fire understands the process of restoring personal property after a fire. If it's salvageable, we'll do our best to recover it and restore it to its original condition. We start every job with a full assessment of the damage, and we remove any property we think we can salvage ASAP. The sooner we remove salvageable materials and property from the affected area, the better the chances of a successful restoration. Smoke permeates items like curtains, mattresses, couches, and other fabrics. We'll clean away the odors if it's possible. It's also important to note that your property may also experience extensive water damage if emergency services must use water to put out a substantial blaze. Therefore, you can expect water damage to your property. Fortunately, we're experts at assessing both fire and water damage to homes and properties. After we finish our assessment, we'll give you a no-obligation quote and a restoration plan.

Yes, it's very dangerous to remain on the property after a fire for several reasons. First, the fire might not be completely extinguished. There is a chance, embers might be glowing somewhere out of sight, waiting to start a second blaze. You don't want to be inside your property sleeping if the fire re-ignites.

Second, the smoke caused by the combustion of materials can be toxic. These emissions hang around in the air, and you'll breathe them in. If the fire reaches the cleaning chemicals under the sink or in the garage, they can catch fire, causing toxic emissions to remain in the air.

Third, there could be severe structural damage to your home due to the fire. You and your family may be at risk of the roof of your house collapsing in the wake of a severe blaze.

Fourth, we need full access to your property immediately after you approve our restoration project. We need to move around your property to complete the restoration, and if your family is inside the residence, it might slow us down.

Yes, your homeowners or business insurance likely covers fire damage to your home. We at Lakes Area Flood & Fire will work with your insurance company and claims adjuster for filing and processing your insurance claim. We have more than a decade of experience dealing with almost every insurer in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We understand the process of filing and processing claims. We understand that fire damage to your home leaves you feeling frustrated, and we do everything we can to limit the stress of the situation for you.

Our team will contact your insurer and file your claim; all you need to do is pay your insurer your deductible.

It's impossible for us to give you an accurate quote without seeing the damage to your property. When you call into our service center, we'll dispatch a team to your location for a free assessment and quote of the damage to your property.

A small grease fire in the kitchen will create less damage than an electrical fire that burnt down the garage. Therefore, we must see the site to determine the costs. We are a professional, experienced team working on your property with guaranteed results – for an affordable price.

First Responders may turn your electricity, water, or gas off while they fight the blaze. Never turn these utilities back on without approval from First Responders or a qualified electrician. The electrician will visit your premises and inspect the system before approving the reconnection of your services.