Fire Damage Can Be Repaired
Fire can be extremely destructive to a building. However, many people are unaware of the other detrimental elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Experiencing a fire can have extreme, catastrophic both to your family and your home. When your cherished possessions are damaged, it can be devastating. Paul Davis understands. That's why as fire repair technicians, we're ready to help restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your building.You Can Cleaning Up Fire Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. Small-scale flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your AC.
- To fan out smokey air, position large fans towards open windows and doors.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could cause stains.
- Use a cloth to clean hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to 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 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.
