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Q: How likely is a chimney fire?

• <div><p>Depending on who&rsquo;s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren&rsquo;t exactly common&mdash;but they&rsquo;re not rare, either. Since they&rsquo;re so dangerous, it&rsquo;s important to take precautions to prevent them.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover DIY mistakes?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather&mdash;not by homeowner errors.</p></div>

Q: What are the risks of damaged solar panels?

• <div><p>Solar panels that haven&rsquo;t been properly inspected and maintained pose several risks to homeowners. Firstly, a dirty, obstructed, or malfunctioning solar panel won&rsquo;t be able to generate as much power, which could lead to power shortages and wasted money. But more importantly, neglected solar panel arrays can become dangerous if left for too long. Corroded wires and exposed circuitry are fire hazards, so it&rsquo;s strongly recommended to keep up with regular maintenance to protect your home.</p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: Is smoke damage covered by homeowners insurance?

• <div><p>In many cases, homeowners insurance will cover smoke damage remediation costs , depending on the cause of the damage and the details of your insurance policy. Consult your policy before making a claim to ensure you have all the necessary documentation and follow the appropriate steps to make your claim. Your insurance company may have approved smoke remediation companies for you to choose from to help make the process smoother.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in August 2022
Excellent - the replacement and repairs were completed timely and finished product looks amazing.
Spartan Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2020
Yes, Robby was great..had a leak under sink (mobil home..older water lines) and he took time to find right fitting to work. He came same day so that we would have hot water. We will be changing all lines under sink and Robby will be called. His name is in my Repair rolo dex for sure!!!
Arctic Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in May 2015
Ramon was early and got my water main valve open after it was partially stuck in the closed position.
Pacific Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in June 2014
The water heater was not providing hot water last night. I called and made an appointment for this morning and got advice for interim care. Luke arrived and within short order (approx. 15 minutes) had diagnosed the problem and fixed it. A hose had become clogged, causing the problem, but he...
Anchorage Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in May 2014
Gerardo called ahead and was on time. His work was clean and efficient even though I hovered around while he took the old system out and installed the new one. I've never needed a water softening system before and asked a lot of questions but Gerardo patient ally answered them all and made sure...
American Home Water and Air
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Reviewed in January 2013
This was the case where my daughter put her hand through the wallboard of the bathroom, near the toilet. And that is how we discovered we had a leak in a pipe in the wall off the hot water heater to the bathroom sprang a leak. They had a plumber come in and correct the joint that was leaking and...
Taylored Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2012
They helped with trouble shooting the reason for running out of water. Hydro fracing probably did not need to be done but it was mychoice to try to increase water output, which it did. They were good about returning calls an answering my questions even after the work was completed. I still call...
ANCHORAGE WELL & PUMP SVC INC
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Reviewed in September 2012
I needed someone to come and check out my septic system. It smelled bad outside and I thought I saw effluence (gross fluid) coming out of the ground. I called, spoke with their receptionist, and she gave me the cell phone of one of their site engineers. I called him and he stopped by on his way...
A Plus Home Services Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
They used a meter to read the wall and said there was water in it.
ServiceMaster of Alaska
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are excellent. Most recently they did a repair. The circuit board fried and they replaced it.
Moore Heating and Cooling
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PolySeal Insulation LLC

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PolySeal Insulation LLC

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We're a family-owned, residential construction contractor based in Alaska and have been in business for over 20 years. Our niche is specialty construction solutions. We thrive on trouble-shooting and solving construction problems unique to Alaska - this ranges from insulation methods to combat extremely cold weather, Geo-foam applications to stabilize settling ground, lifting settled houses, creating curtain walls for water abatement, sea wall stabilization, grout injection, helical piers, and the like. We have multiple teams of highly qualified and certified technicians with years of experience. We take pride in providing high-quality products and services to our customers, and our reviews reflect the hard work we have put in.

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Depending on who’s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren’t exactly common—but they’re not rare, either. Since they’re so dangerous, it’s important to take precautions to prevent them.

Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather—not by homeowner errors.

Solar panels that haven’t been properly inspected and maintained pose several risks to homeowners. Firstly, a dirty, obstructed, or malfunctioning solar panel won’t be able to generate as much power, which could lead to power shortages and wasted money. But more importantly, neglected solar panel arrays can become dangerous if left for too long. Corroded wires and exposed circuitry are fire hazards, so it’s strongly recommended to keep up with regular maintenance to protect your home.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

In many cases, homeowners insurance will cover smoke damage remediation costs , depending on the cause of the damage and the details of your insurance policy. Consult your policy before making a claim to ensure you have all the necessary documentation and follow the appropriate steps to make your claim. Your insurance company may have approved smoke remediation companies for you to choose from to help make the process smoother.

The Sand Point, AK homeowners’ guide to water and smoke damage repairs

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