Hoarded homes can harbor severe, life-threatening hazards. These hazards can range from extreme fire risks to structural collapse to dangerous biohazards. Excessive clutter can block emergency exits, create high-intensity fuel sources and severely limit navigation for emergency personal. That’s why safety is so important.
Piles of materials block hallways, windows and doors. This can prevent occupants or first responders from escaping fire.
Large amounts of materials, furniture and excessive junk can be an overload on floor joists. This can lead to structural shifts, floors buckling or even the floor collapsing.
Narrow pathways can lead to falls or tripping hazards; and lead to clutter, that can include sharp objects, can fall on people in break and become a hazard to walk on. These narrow pathways mean that clutter is stacked in front of electrical outlets which can create a hazard itself.
With restrictions to air movement with all the clutter from the hoarded homes, mold and mildew will thrive in these environments and can cause respiratory problems.
If decomposing food, pet waste, pest infected living space can transmit diseases like hantavirus or salmonella.
All these dangers can be prevented by staying organized. If you need help getting organized, hire an expert to help you get rid of the clutter and prevent your home from becoming hoarded. Then take steps to prevent it from happening again by keeping up with getting rid of unused or unwanted items.
If you have questions or need help with a hoarded home, call Sirna Brothers. We are a licensed contractor. We are the Kansas City professionals that focus on getting the job done professionally, quickly, cost effectively and environmentally friendly. Sirna Brothers guarantees to separate and recycle until only the minimal amount of junk is put into the landfill. Contact us today to see how we can help you declutter! We offer free, no obligation estimates and always let you know up front what the charge will be with no surprises.
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