Fire Damage Can Be Remediated
Fire can cause some major damage to a home. However, many people disregard the other detrimental elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overtaken by the smell of smoke, while soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. Fires can be damaging to both to your house and your family. The technicians from Paul Davis understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That's why as specialists in soot and smoke damage, we're here to help restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damages to your home.Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your building can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Small-scale fires 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 will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, shut off your HVAC system.
- Move large fans towards open windows and doors to suck out the smokey air.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
- Clean countertops and furniture with a rag.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize window coverings and carpets.
Our Fire Restoration Process
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of soot removal 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.