Repair Fire Damage
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a building. However, there are many elements of fire, including smoke and soot, that can be just as harmful. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and your walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your home and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your cherished keepsakes can be disheartening. That's why as specialists in smoke and soot damage, we're ready to help restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.How Can I 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 significant odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Turn off your HVAC system so smoke won't spread.
- To fan out smokey air, move large fans towards open windows and doors.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create stains.
- Use a cloth to clean countertops and furniture.
- 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 home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
The Smoke Restoration Process
Does your house have smoke damage? Let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot repair 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.
