Repairing Fire Damage
Fire can be very damaging to a home. However, many people don't know about the other detrimental elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke, while walls can be stained by smoke soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your house. The professionals from Paul Davis understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That's why as experts in soot and smoke damage, we're ready to help restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your building can receive serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire. If you don't start cleaning immediately, smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will 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 air conditioning.
- To fan out smokey air, position large fans towards open windows and doors.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause stains.
- Use a cloth to wipe down hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as 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 Fire Restoration Process
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer all-encompassing smoke removal services, such as:- 24/7 emergency services- onsite and assisting you within hours.
- Prompt damage evaluation, 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.
