Repairing Fire Damage
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that are just as destructive. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by smoke odor, while smoke soot can seriously stain walls. A fire can have extreme, catastrophic both to your family and your home.
The specialists from Paul Davis understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That’s why our experts in smoke and soot are ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your house.
Repairing Fire Damage
Your building can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don’t act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:
- To stop smoke from spreading, shut off your HVAC system.
- To fan out smokey air, move large fans towards open windows and doors.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could create stains.
- Use a rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot remediation services, such as:
- 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.
You Can Trust Paul Davis
If your building has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we’re done with our smoke remediation services. Our specialists are highly-trained in high-quality smoke repair cleaning methods and using the proper equipment. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal costs. Our goal is to have you return to your normal life as soon as possible. Reach out to the smoke cleanup and fire repair services experts from Paul Davis at 989-894-4450. We’ll help get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.