From an Electrical Diagnosis to Smoke Damage Solutions: Tuckey’s commitment to being a good neighbor

For homeowners facing the devastation of a fire in their home, the aftermath can feel overwhelming, no matter the extent of the damage. Knowing who to call and where to turn during such a challenging time is crucial. While wildfires are ravaging communities on the West Coast, homeowners in Pennsylvania have a lower likelihood of experiencing a house fire, but that doesn’t make the impact of a fire any less significant.

In the instance you find yourself dealing with a house fire or other smoke damage related issues, think Tuckey.  In such a difficult situation, you don’t have to navigate the recovery process alone. By choosing Tuckey Restoration, homeowners can trust that all aspects of recovery—from emergency mitigation to remediation and restoration—are expertly handled. Tuckey is here to walk with you through each phase, providing guidance and being a resource as you traverse unchartered territory.

Here is what that road might look like for the homeowner and the distinction between the role Tuckey plays throughout:

• Emergency mitigation is the first step and involves taking immediate action to prevent further damage, such as boarding up windows, securing the property, and removing any hazardous materials.
• Remediation follows and focuses on cleaning and removing the harmful effects of fire and smoke, including soot, ash, and lingering odors, to ensure the home is safe to inhabit.
• Finally, restoration is the process of repairing and rebuilding the damaged areas, from replacing structural components like walls and flooring to restoring personal belongings.

Tuckey Restoration takes pride in being a trusted neighbor during these challenging times and has a long history of helping families rebuild after catastrophe.

But what can homeowners do to prevent such catastrophes from happening in the first place?

Matt Tuckey, Business Development Director and Tuckey Restoration lead, recommends that homeowners familiarize themselves with the American Red Cross’ fire safety tips that can be found here. “It’s always a good time to test smoke alarms and discuss escape routes with your children in case of a fire incident in your home. There are also preventative habits that all family members can practice, including unplugging appliances before long trips, blowing out candles, and remembering to always remain in the kitchen when doing things like broiling, frying or grilling food as kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires.”

Other preventive measures include having a certified electrician diagnose any electrical issues in your home so you can proactively schedule repairs before an emergency occurs. Electrical wiring has the potential to be dangerous, which is why electrical projects are not the area in your home to flex your D.I.Y. muscle. You should always delegate electrical jobs to a certified technician.

As a homeowner who may have never had to deal with a fire or smoke situation, or only recently discovered faulty wiring or other electrical red flags, you might not know what you don’t know… and that’s okay! At Tuckey, we believe in being more than just a service provider. Matt says, “Being a good neighbor means being accessible and being present. We want to be at your church, your business, your non-profit. We want to get the ‘Can you come look at this?’ requests. We want to be in that conversation and at that table, because you know us and trust us.”

Before you can Choose Tuckey and Trust Tuckey, we want you to feel comfortable calling Tuckey and asking Tuckey.