Repair Fire Damage
Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a home. However, many people disregard the other harmful elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overtaken by the smell of smoke and smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Experiencing a fire can have extreme and catastrophic both to your home and your family. When your precious keepsakes are damaged, it can be devastating. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why as specialists in soot and smoke damage, we're here to help restore your damaged possessions. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.How You Can Repair Fire Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. If you don't start cleaning immediately, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires 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 move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create unwanted stains.
- Clean countertops and furniture with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings using odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis
Does your home have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot repair services. These include:- 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.
