Repairing Smoke Damage

Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a house. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that can be just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can have damaging effects on 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 fire restoration specialists, we’re ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately. We’ll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your house.

How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t start cleaning immediately, smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. It’s best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Shut off your air conditioning to stop smoke from spreading.
  • To fan out smokey air, put large fans by 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 cause stains.
  • Use a rag to clean hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean any item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis

If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing fire repair services, such as:

  • 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.

Why You Should Trust Paul Davis

If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to the specialists from Paul Davis. You’ll finally get your home back after we’re done with our fire repair services. Our professionals are specialized in effective using productive equipment during our smoke repair cleaning services. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage repair costs. We want you to return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Call the fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup specialists from Paul Davis at 812-234-7285. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.