How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?

We all know how damaging fire can be in a building. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that are just as harmful. Smoke odor can overtake your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren't burned by flames. A fire can have lasting, devastating both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your cherished possessions and memories are at stake. That's why as fire repair technicians, we're ready to help restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your house.

Ways You Can Repair Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:
  • Shut off your AC to stop spreading smoke.
  • To suck out smoke, put large fans by open doors and windows.
  • 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 rag.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

Our Fire Restoration Process

If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts 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 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.

Why You Can Trust Paul Davis

Has your home had recent soot damage? Turn to the specialists from Paul Davis. After we finish up our restorations services, you'll have your house back sooner rather than later. Our professionals are highly-trained in high-quality smoke repair cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal costs. We want you to return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Call the fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup technicians from Paul Davis at (403)342-4666. We'll help get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.