Ways to Repair Smoke Damage

Fire can be very destructive to a house. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that are just as harmful. Smoke odor can overwhelm your home and possessions, while your walls can be damaged by soot. Experiencing a fire can have catastrophic and extreme effects both to your family and your house.

Damages to your cherished possessions can be devastating. That’s why as experts in soot and smoke damage, we’re here to help you restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your home.

Clean Up Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t act quickly, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Turn off your air conditioning so smoke won’t spread.
  • To fan out smoke, position large fans towards open windows and doors.
  • Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause unwanted stains.
  • Use a cloth 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 every item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing 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 professionals take care of it. The professionals from Paul Davis offer a variety of soot removal services. These include:

  • 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.

You Can Rely on Paul Davis

If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. Our fire restoration services will get your house back to normal sooner rather than later. Our specialists are specialized in high-quality using the proper equipment during our smoke remediation cleaning methods. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal costs. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Call the smoke cleanup and smoke remediation services specialists from Paul Davis at (815) 547-9600. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.