Fire Damage Can Be Remediated
Fire can cause significant damage to a building. However, many people disregard the other detrimental elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke and your walls can be damaged by soot. Experiencing a fire can have catastrophic and deep-rooted effects 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 soot and smoke damage, we're here to help. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damages to your building.Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your house can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't act quickly. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your HVAC system.
- Move large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smokey air.
- 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.
- Clean hard surfaces with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls and use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize window coverings and carpets.
The Fire Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of smoke repair 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.