Repair Fire Damage
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that can be just as destructive. Smoke odor can overtake your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously stain walls. Fires can have devastating effects on both to your home and your family. Damages to your precious possessions can be devastating. That's why our experts in smoke and soot are here to help you restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your house.Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your house can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. If you don't start cleaning immediately, smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your HVAC system.
- To push out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
- Use a rag to clean countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean every item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
The Smoke Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot remediation services. These include:- 24/7 emergency services- onsite and assisting you within hours.
- Prompt damage assessment, pretesting and estimates.
- Emergency board-up and structural stabilization.
- Environmentally friendly methods for clearing soot and other residue from fire damage.
- Smoke odor removal, sanitation and air purification.
- Careful removal and securing of damaged household goods, personal possessions and other contents for cleaning and restoration.
- Industrial grade water extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers and other equipment used to efficiently remove water resulting from fire extinguishing efforts.
- Reconstruction of the affected areas.
- Disinfectants and antimicrobials used to prevent mold and mildew.