Repairing Smoke Damage
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, including smoke and soot, that can be just as detrimental. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by the smell of smoke and your walls can be stained by soot. Fires can damage both to your family and your house. The professionals from Paul Davis understand that your cherished keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why as experts in smoke and soot damage, we're here to help you restore your damaged possessions. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your house.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your air conditioning to stop smoke from spreading.
- To fan out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could create stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture with a rag.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and use a vinegary spray to get rid of 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 using odor counteractants.
Our Fire Restoration Process
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire removal services, such as:- 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.
