Repair Fire Damage
Fire can be very damaging to a home. However, many people are unaware of the other detrimental elements of a fire. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while your walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Fires can have devastating effects on both to your family and your house. When your precious possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why our specialists in smoke and soot are ready to help. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your home.Ways You Can Clean Up Fire Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don't start cleaning immediately, smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, shut off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open windows and doors to fan out the smoke.
- 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.
- Clean countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean any item in your house that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
Our Fire Restoration Process
Does your house have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire repair 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.
