Fire Damage Restoration

Sioux Falls Fire Restoration: DIY or Call the Experts?

If you’ve had a fire, even a small one, it’s tough to know what to do next. Sometimes, you can clean up the damage yourself. And sometimes, it’s best to call in the experts. No matter what, always call the fire department if there is a fire of any size because it’s always better to [...]

How to Prevent Kitchen Fires

The kitchen is one of the primary places where fires in the home start. That's because the kitchen has all of the ingredients it takes to make a fire: flammable materials interacting with high heat. There are a few things you can do to lower your risk of kitchen fires, and you can find those [...]

Commercial Fire Damage Restoration in Sioux Falls

Has your business recently had smoke and fire damage? Intek provides commercial fire damage restoration services to get your business back in shape. Whether you've had a minimal amount of smoke damage or a significant amount of smoke and fire damage, Intek is here for you. Keep reading for our top tips, or pick [...]

How to Clean Up Smoke Damage in Your Sioux Falls Home

If you have any sort of fire in your home, you know how sneaky—and damaging—smoke is. Because it moves through your house based on the currents in the air, it tends to gather around doorways or on walls. It especially loves higher portions of the wall (remember, heat rises).  Recovering after a fire, especially [...]

Top 4 Ways to Prevent or Put Out a House Fire

Prepping for a fire is just as important as what you do if there is a fire. According to the American Red Cross, a person only has an average of two minutes to get out of a burning building safely. That’s not very long! So make the most of your precious time by [...]

Fire Prevention Tips for Your Space Heater This Winter

When your furnace is acting up, you’re going to be spending a winter day in the garage, or for some reason it’s just too dang cold at your place, a space heater can be a great solution. As always, we just want to make sure you’re going about it safely and [...]

Sioux Falls Christmas Tree Fire Safety

Few sights are as beautiful as a lit Christmas tree. That is, when it’s lit by tiny light bulbs, not lashing tongues of flame. If you’ve still got your Sioux Falls Christmas tree up, stay on top of holiday fire safety! […]

How Many House Fires are Caused by Candles?

We’re proud to offer outstanding fire damage restoration for when the worst happens, but we’d still rather you avoid an incident by practicing proper fire safety. Candles are among the nation’s leading causes of fires in the home. If you’re burning candles for scent or ambience, make sure you’re taking steps to avoid a crisis. [...]

Remove Cigarette Smoke Damage with Commercial Cleaning

Cigarette smoke is a difficult and frustrating odor to remove from a home. Even if a homeowner smokes outside, the fumes and odors from cigarette smoke can still make their way through doors and windows, making it almost impossible to escape the smell. If you’ve inherited a home where the previous homeowners were smokers; you [...]