Repairing Smoke Damage
Fire can cause significant damage to a house. However, many people are unaware of the other harmful elements of a fire. Smoke odor can overwhelm your home and possessions, while your walls can be damaged by soot. Experiencing a fire can have extreme and devastating both to your home and your family. The professionals from Paul Davis understand any damages to your precious keepsakes can be disheartening. That's why our specialists in soot and smoke are ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your house.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Your house can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire. Smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Turn off your HVAC system to stop spreading smoke.
- Move large fans towards open windows and doors to push out the smoke.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could cause unwanted stains.
- Clean countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every household item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
Paul Davis's Services
Does your house have smoke damage? Let the experts take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of smoke remediation services, such as:- 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.