The holidays are almost here—Thanksgiving feasts on November 27, Christmas trees glowing by December 1, and every room in your Vancouver, WA house filled with family and joy. But one forgotten candle or frozen pipe can turn celebration into chaos, forcing you into emergency home restoration when you should be carving turkey or opening presents.

At Sure Build Restoration, we’ve helped hundreds of Vancouver families get back home for the holidays after fires, floods, and storm damage. This brand-new guide—exclusive to our blog40>—shows you exactly how to keep your home safe this season, plus what to do if disaster strikes anyway. Because nothing ruins Christmas faster than sleeping in a hotel while your house smells like smoke.

Top 6 Holiday Hazards That Lead to Home Restoration in Vancouver WA

1. Turkey Fryer Fires – Thanksgiving’s #1 Call-Out

Clark County firefighters respond to more fryer fires on Thanksgiving than any other day. One frozen bird in hot oil = instant inferno.

• Never fry indoors or on a deck
• Keep 10+ feet from your house
• Thaw turkey 48 hours in fridge
• Have a Class K extinguisher ready

Fire spreads to siding? Call us. We’ll handle emergency board-ups and full home restoration so you’re back for leftovers.

2. Christmas Tree Fires – December’s Silent Killer

Dry trees ignite in 30 seconds. NFPA reports 160 home fires daily in December from trees alone.

• Water your tree daily (up to 1 gallon)
• Use LED lights only
• Turn off lights when sleeping or away
• Keep 3 feet from heaters

Need smoke odor removal after a close call? See our fire damage restoration Vancouver WA process.

3. Kitchen Plumbing Nightmares

Everyone’s using the sink + disposal at once. Grease hardens fast in cold Vancouver pipes.

• Never pour grease down the drain
• Run cold water with disposal
• Don’t overload outlets with appliances

Burst pipe at 2 PM on Thanksgiving? Our emergency water removal teams are on-site in 60 minutes.

4. Space Heater + Extension Cord Disasters

Old heaters + power strips = 3,300 house fires yearly nationwide.

• Plug heaters directly into walls
• Use tip-over shutoff models only
• Keep blankets 3+ feet away

5. Candle + Wrapping Paper Combos

Candles cause 2X more fires in December. Wrapping paper burns faster than gasoline.

• Switch to battery-powered candles
• Store paper in metal bins
• Never leave flames unattended

6. Overloaded Outlets from Holiday Lights

One circuit powering the tree, inflatables, and village display? Recipe for meltdown.

• Use GFCI outlets outdoors
• Max 3 strings per extension cord
• Check for frayed wires

Your 10-Minute Pre-Holiday Home Restoration Safety Checklist

Do this TODAY—before the relatives arrive:

1. Test every smoke & CO detector (replace batteries!)
2. Clean dryer vent (lint fires surge in winter)
3. Have chimney swept for creosote
4. Inspect all light cords
5. Clear gutters before Pineapple Express rains
6. Know your main water shutoff location
7. Save our 24/7 number: (360) 667-7230

We Never Close—Even on Holidays

We’re Vancouver locals. Our families celebrate here too:

• Thanksgiving Day: Full crews ready
• Christmas Eve & Day: 60-minute response
• New Year’s: Fireworks + champagne spill experts

One call gets instant home restoration:

• Board-ups so gifts stay dry
• Pack-out of ornaments & presents
• Direct insurance billing
• Back-in-time-for-Christmas guarantee on most jobs

Real Vancouver Holiday Home Restoration Stories

Thanksgiving 2024 – Hazel Dell: Grease fire destroyed kitchen. Family ate at Shari’s. We rebuilt with quartz counters—they hosted 18 people by Christmas.

Christmas Eve 2024 – Orchards: Tree lights sparked. Smoke everywhere. We removed odor, rebuilt walls, reinstalled tree—kids woke up to presents on time.

Your FREE Holiday Gift from Sure Build

Book before December 15 and get:

• Free smoke detector battery swap
• Free dryer vent cleaning
• Free home insurance photo inventory

Claim Your Free Holiday Safety Inspection Now

Make This Your Safest Holiday Season Ever

Follow these tips and focus on what matters: family, food, and zero emergencies. Your Vancouver home deserves to shine—not require home restoration in January.

From our family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and here’s to a disaster-free holiday!