How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?

Fire can be extremely destructive to a home. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that are just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overtake your home and possessions, while your walls can be damaged by soot. Fires can damage both to your family and your home.

Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That’s why our fire repair technicians are here to help. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we’ll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.

Ways You Can Repair Smoke Damage

Your house can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen fires 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:

  • Shut off your AC so smoke won’t spread.
  • To push out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
  • 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 cloth to wipe down countertops and furniture.
  • 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.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.

The Smoke Restoration Process

Does your house have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot 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.

Contact Paul Davis Today

If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. After we finish up our restorations services, you’ll have your home back sooner rather than later. Our specialists are highly-trained in high-quality smoke repair cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal costs. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule immediately. Reach out to the smoke damage restoration and smoke cleanup professionals from Paul Davis at (760) 360-1855. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.