- Inspection
- Once the fire services are done controlling the fire, our experts carefully and efficiently inspect the site for damage. They will classify the damage according to the cause i.e. fire, water, chemicals, and smoke. After determining the type and level of damage, we shall create a custom detailed report and generate a restoration plan. We will work with you closely throughout the restoration process. Your insight is, of course, given priority.
- Cleaning Out Odors
- Large industrial fans will be brought to eliminate smoke and odors from the site. Smoke is corrosive and may cause further damage to your possessions and so it is imperative to eliminate it first.
- Residue Removal
- This will involve removing soot from the entire structure as well as removing wet carpets to discourage mold growth. This process takes time to assure your Meridian home or Meridian business is 100% soot-free.
- Protect undamaged sections
- There may be parts of your Meridian property that were not affected by the fire. The restoration team will seal off these areas to avoid damage from smoke, soot, and odors. Items in these areas will be moved to a storage facility through inventory and packing to ensure their well-being and safety.
- Repair
- After disaster control, the next step will be to repair, replace, and repaint the affected areas. The items damaged beyond repair shall be filed in an inventory which we will follow up with your insurers. Belongings that can be cleaned are restored.
About Meridian, Idaho
The city of Meridian is located in the Southwestern part of Idaho. Starting out as a farming community, it has rapidly become the second largest city in the state, with a 2018 population estimate of 106,000. The number of residents increased quickly with lots of newcomers arriving in the last generation. The population tripled in the 1990s and then doubled in just seven years from 2000 to 2007.
Located approximately 10 miles from the city of Boise, Meridian offers to its inhabitants a convenient location as well as an abundance of options for outdoor activities. Among its most popular outdoor activities are fishing, hiking, hunting, and boating. And skiing is a popular winter activity in the area. In addition to these diverse recreational opportunities, locals of Meridian enjoy a low crime rate and affordable housing.
Meridian sets on a flat plain in the northern part of Treasure Valley. It enjoys four seasons, with distinct variation throughout the year. The climate is dry and hot in the summer, making it a fire risk during its driest months. The most dry month in Meridian is August, which has an average rainfall of only .24 inches. Temperatures average over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the months of July and August.
The Meridian Fire Department, which has been around since 1908, has five different stations and employs over 70 employees. It has an operating budget $8.5 million and responds to 5,000 calls a year.
Transportation from Meridian is quite easy to access. Interstate 84 connects to Boise, Portland, Salt Lake City. State Highway 55 moves east along Nampa, Meridian, and Eagle. Because of its central location, locals refer to Meridian as the "Center of the Treasure Valley."