How Can I Repair Fire Damage?
We all know how destructive fire can be in a house. However, many people don't know that fire has other harmful elements. Smoke odor can overtake building materials and personal belongings and your walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Experiencing a fire can have deep-rooted and disastrous both to your family and your house. At Paul Davis, we understand that your precious keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why our experts in smoke and soot are here to help. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damages to your house.Repair Fire Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. 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 tips on how to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Turn off your AC so smoke won't spread.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to suck out the smokey air.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could cause stains.
- Use a rag to wipe down hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing smoke 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.