The Compers Inn - Part 3

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Glad you and Kinds Ok Bella. Was their any nice hunky firemen to rescue you?

bella165

there were indeed i had 3 fire engines here but there was me in my me to you pjs and miss molly was starkers lest the other 3 kids were dressed

Splodz

Oh Bella I'm so glad you and yours are ok. tttJay is quite right - kitchens can be mended. I hope you manage to get it all sorted with no fuss.

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bella165 wrote: »

but there was me in my me to you pjs

That's what you call Sods law :rotfl: .

Seriously though, I hope you manage to get it all sorted without too much trouble

bella165

well the damage could of been worse im gutted as the kitchen and all in it was less than 1yr old and just looked at insurence and oh had lapst with payments so were !!!!!!ed,ive asked 4 a cooker or microwave from freecycle till i can get it sorted,i just need to know is how to get rid of all the black soot do you think hot sopy water will be ok b4 painting it???
my hands are shaking,my sis is on way to look after the kids for me till i get the leckyman out and check thats all ok and for me to clean the mess,i dont think the shock has quiet hit me yet

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Aww (((((hugs)))) Im sue your in shock, hope someone has made you a drink of sweet tea or something stronger. What an absolute !!!!er about the insurance!!!. Had a quick look around for cleaning tips. here's a link from the fire Dept which might help.
http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/999/after-the-flood/precautions/clean-up/;jsessionid=aP0CTfg5-L2_
Ill see if I can find out anything more for you. Take Care :grouphug:

Snidely

A quick google found this: http://www.tipking.co.uk/fire_damage.shtml

Photograph or videotape all damage immediately after a fire to document the extent of the fire.
If your home is not habitable, tell the police that you will be absent from it. Remove valuables and important documents where possible.
If firemen have broken doors or windows, have them boarded up securely. Glaziers who operate a 24-hour emergency service are listed in the Yellow Pages and local Thomson Directory, or enquire at your local police station for contacts. Local councils may provide this service for their tenants. You will probably not be able to claim this expense against your insurance policy.
If temporary repairs are necessary to prevent further damage, such as stopping rain coming through the roof, have these done immediately, and keep the bill for insurance purposes. Don't make any permanent repairs without sending the quotes first to your insurance company.
Contact an insurance claim consultant or public adjuster to assist you with your insurance claim.
Collect receipts for all costs related to your fire damage.
If you are able to live in your home, do not reconnect the gas or electricity or turn on any water until the gas and electricity boards and a plumber have checked pipes and fittings.
Move damaged household goods to a safe place so that the insurance adjuster can inspect them.
Use fans, blowers or dehumidifiers to dry out the house. If the weather is warm, keep windows open as much as possible to ventilate your home.
Move all rugs and carpets (and their padding) outdoors to dry and get rid of smells. Or hire wet/dry vacuum cleaners from a cleaning or equipment hire company. If the task is too great, use a specialist cleaning company.
Clean walls and ceilings with sugar soap or a mild detergent. Do not paint until they are thoroughly dry.
Wipe down wood furniture and leave it to dry, before applying wood polish. Vacuum loose sooty residue from upholstery and all horizontal surfaces. Or use a specialist cleaning company.
Don't let wet fabrics dry where they are. Move them to an undamaged room to dry at room temperature.
Transfer art, books and other porous valuables to a freezer (if yours is too small, try a local frozen-food company) until you can hire specialists to restore them.
Discard all food, drinks and medicines that have been exposed to high heat or otherwise damaged.
When fridges and freezers have defrosted, wash them with an ammonia or vinegar solution before rinsing with clean water to remove any smell. Let them dry naturally.
Send clothing to a dry cleaner who will give it specialist treatment; improper cleaning methods can fix the smell of smoke permanently.



Hope it helps if only a little

bella165

brilliant thankyou both for your help
oh just gone to get me a beer i keep going out there looking at my ruined kitchen but then i look at the kids and think what if ...
the door and window should be borded soon they were melted the front on washer and tumble and dishwasher are melted aswell

scottishfreebiehunter

((())))((())) hugs for you Bella though insurance will cover it all and you are all safe and well so thats what countsxxxxx


Makes my day sound so trivial,went to my dads to stay night all ready with bottle of wine etc and my dogs and ds and dad hates dogs so basically he moaned and groaned etc etc tutting so drove home the 60 miles with a few tears in eyes

bella165

insurance what insurance with all that has happened in the last 6months i didnt think to check it when it ran out so we hacve none