Which is better after a fire—boarding up or a security fence?
While both emergency fire board-ups and security fencing provide security for fire-damaged properties, they serve different purposes. Here, at Central Coast Casualty Restoration (CCCR), we are focused on helping you restore your property after the shock and damage from a fire. Understanding why boarding up is a critical step in restoring your property, as well […]
What’s the difference between fire damage cleanup and fire damage restoration?
“Restoration” refers to the entire process of returning fire-damaged properties to their pre-fire condition. The overall restoration process has distinct phases, each requiring specific steps. Cleanup is one of those phases, and restoring possessions and the home or business to structural integrity is another phase. Central Coast Casualty Restoration (CCCR) has been helping victims of […]
How long will it take to restore my property after a fire?
The length of time restoration takes depends on the extent of damage. Minor damage, such as a kitchen fire, for example, may only take a week or two. Severe structural damage can take a few months or more. When you call Central Coast Casualty Restoration (CCCR), the San Luis Obispo County team assesses the damage […]
Can fire contribute to mold growth?
It seems like a stretch, but yes. Not so much the fire itself, but putting out the fire with water and certain other fire-suppression chemicals can create the moisture for mold to thrive. The fire restoration team from Central Coast Casualty Restoration (CCCR) has extensively studied the inter-relationship between fire suppression and mold. Serving San […]
Spring into gardening with smart watering tips
It’s spring, and the shrubs, flowers, and vegetable gardens are calling! After a chilly, often wet winter, we are all ready to get our hands in the dirt and grow things. But, before pulling out the shovels and firing up the landscape irrigation, take some time to inspect for winter water damage, and take steps […]
