Fire & SMoke Restoration

Fire and smoke damage is not quite as “technically” challenging as water restoration, however it takes great patience finding and removing all traces of soot residue which corrodes metal and creates the unpleasant odor. A meticulous and unrushed approach is required. Our franchise takes great pride in delivering quality cleaning services for this aspect of the restoration business.

• Ash and smoke can continue to cause damage and corrosion to materials left behind.
• Odors from smoke will stay in a room or a home long after the fire and continue to cause problems if they are not removed.
• In a few minutes, walls and other surfaces can become discolored.
• In a few hours, finishes on kitchen appliances turn yellow.
• Smoke causes etching in glass after just a short time, and smoke will tarnish metal quickly.

• Identifying the source to determine the type of fire that occurred
• Evaluating the areas that are wet as a result of firefighting that may need treatment
• Remediating water damage (if necessary)
• Evaluating sensitive materials that may be damaged as a result of smoke & soot particles
• Removing contents—including the collection of immediate items you may need for the next seven days, such as clothing, prescriptions, toys, school books, business needs, etc.
• Packing out remaining contents for cleaning & storage
• Performing structural restoration, including removal of charred contents that may seal in smoke, such as insulation & burned wood
• Evaluating carpets & floor coverings that may need to be removed
• Inspecting the framing of the house & subfloors for safety
• Treating affected surfaces for smoke odors
• Sealing to prevent odors from leaking back into the house
• Cleaning, eliminating odors & deodorizing surfaces to pre-loss condition
• Returning items to the original location & helping to restore your normal life