Repairing Smoke Damage

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, many people don’t know that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overtake 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 home.

When your cherished possessions are damaged, it can be devastating. Paul Davis understands. That’s why our specialists in smoke and soot are here to help restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately. We’ll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damages to your house.

Repairing Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don’t start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop smoke from spreading, shut off your HVAC system.
  • To suck out smokey air, move large fans towards open doors and windows.
  • When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
  • Use a rag to wipe down hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
  • Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.

The Fire Restoration Process

Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire removal services. These include:

  • 24/7 emergency services- on site 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 residues 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 are 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 Should Trust Paul Davis

If your building has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. After we finish up our restorations services, you’ll have your space back sooner rather than later. Our professionals are highly-trained in high-quality using productive equipment during our smoke remediation cleaning methods, meaning faster cleanup and lower smoke damage removal expenses. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Reach out to the smoke repair services and smoke cleanup experts from Paul Davis at 989-894-4450. We’ll connect you with the franchise closest to you.