Category: Fire

Accidental fire caused by tenants It’s the call every landlord dreads: there’s been a fire at a property you own. Thankfully, your tenants are OK but you still expect a few sleepless nights wondering: what do I do next? In this guide, we outline the steps a landlord should take when there has been an

Smoke damage cleaning As smoke can travel lightly and quickly through a building, smoke damage can be found in areas well away from the blaze. As a result, even a small fire can cause a significant amount of smoke damage which may take time to uncover. Smoke damage ranges from the obvious to the nearly

Here at Cornerstone we are passionate about providing bespoke damp solutions to Housing Associations. Our damp investigations are designed to provide accurate and reliable findings that diagnose the source of the problem and, as part of our diagnosis we provide unbiased reports and offer guidance solutions to resolve the problem for a long-term outcome; it

How can fire damage be hidden? We’re not arguing that all fire damage is hidden – you can’t miss blackened walls, charred furniture and fallen masonry. However, fires cause damage in several ways and some of those can be hard to spot. In addition, efforts to put the fire out may cause further damage. In

If there’s one thing that’s worse for delicate IT equipment than fire, it’s water. Unfortunately, emergency response crews are rarely able to do anything to mitigate the damage caused by their equipment as they are too busy tackling the inferno and ensuring that everyone is safe. This means that when you start assessing the situation

How do you get back up and running after a fire? Understanding the process required to get your factory ready to run again after a fire is an essential part of any emergency preparation plan and of course, it’s essential if you’re dealing with an existing fire event. At Cornerstone, we work with insurance firms