Fire Damage Contractors Near You
Fire can cause serious damage to a house. However, there are many elements of fire, including smoke and soot, that can be just as destructive. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and your walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your home. When your precious possessions are damaged, it can be devastating. Paul Davis understands. That's why our fire repair technicians are ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your house.Cleaning Up Fire Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. If you don't act quickly, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Turn off your AC so smoke won't spread.
- Position large fans towards open windows and doors to fan out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create stains.
- Clean countertops and furniture with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, such as 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
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot removal 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.