Fire Damage Restoration

Sioux Falls Bonfires & Summer Fire Safety

Fire damage restoration isn’t a service anyone wants to use, but there are some things you can do to make it less likely we’re needed at your house. Let’s talk about a few tips to keep your home safe when you’re having a bonfire or grilling this summer. […]

Dryer Vent Cleaning 101: Why, When, and Warning Signs

If your clothes dryer has been acting up, don’t just blame it on old age. It could be trying to tell you something — like, “Clean my vents . . . now!” Dryer vent cleaning might seem like a dull task, but if you haven’t done it in a while (as in, over a year), it’s [...]

Fire Safety Tips for Wood Furnaces and Stoves

There’s something so cozy about a wood-burning stove, isn’t there? During these cold winter months, nothing sounds better than curling up in front of your wood stove, furnace, or fireplace while the snow falls outside. But if you’re not careful, that cozy evening could come crumbling down — quite literally. Protect your home from fire damage [...]

Handling Kitchen Fire: Dos and Don’ts of a Grease Fire

Knowing to stop, drop, and roll is one thing, but do you know what to do if a grease fire flares up in your home? Our South Dakota fire restoration team reminds you to NEVER use water on grease fires, and gave us the full rundown of other dos and don’ts for this dangerous kitchen [...]

Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Disaster Restoration?

You might have homeowners insurance in Sioux Falls — but just how good is your coverage? Not all homeowners insurance policies are the same. Even if you think you’ve got a decent policy, it might not offer complete coverage for disaster restoration. At INTEK, we’ve seen too many homeowners experience the devastation of fire or water damage [...]

Make a Fire Safety Plan this 4th of July

Intek fire restoration gets the job done, but we prefer it when we don’t have to. If your family hasn’t already, please develop a fire safety plan for whatever your southeast South Dakota 4th of July celebrations happen to be. […]

Why House Fires in Sioux Falls Are Worse than Ever

House fires in Sioux Falls are more dangerous than ever before. Thirty years ago, you would have had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only three or four minutes. Why are houses burning so much faster? Experts say it’s all about our furniture. […]

Bonfire Safety Tips to Prevent Fire Damage in Sioux Falls

The taste of s’mores. The smell of smoke. The sound of stories shared among family and friends. Who doesn’t love a good summer bonfire? Unfortunately, at INTEK, we see the downside of bonfires in South Dakota. During these warm summer months, we’re often called upon for fire damage restoration to repair the destruction caused by bonfires. [...]