Repairing Fire Damage
Fire can be very damaging to a building. However, many people don't know that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. Fires can have disastrous effects on both to your family and your home. The specialists from Paul Davis understand any damages to your precious keepsakes can be disheartening. That's why our experts in soot and smoke are here to help you restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.How Can I Repair Fire Damage?
Your house can receive serious soot damage without a major fire breaking out. Small-scale fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to suck out the smoke.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could cause stains.
- Use a rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item 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 using odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of 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.
