FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION - SMOKE RESTORATION

UNDERSTANDING FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE

With a fire flames create heat that may be damaging to a buildings structure. No matt where the fire starts or how big it may be the inside of a building may be engulfed in smoke. When smoke is combined with humidity, a wearing residue can occur, causing there to be more damage. Restoring your property quickly and efficiently is our number one goal. Several phases may be required before completion, depending on the source, nature, and size of the fire.

The more time you waste after a fire has occurred, the higher the risk of being able to restore all of your belongings.Etching, pitting or chemical burning which is more commonly called smoke residue creates burning that can cause irreparable damage. Responding as fast as possible after a fire is crucial in minimizing the irreparable damage.

ServiceMaster Cleans' fully trained Restoration Technicians are very reliable, licensed, and insured in smoke restoration. Not only have our technicians completed advanced training in fire mitigation, restoration systems, and corrosion control, but they have many years of experience. With our required continuing education program, our technicians learn about new equipment and special techniques to help them better serve you in this time of need.

Identifying the Type of Fire and Smoke:
Once we arrive at your property, we immediately identifying the type of fire and smoke, along with the amount of damage that has occurred. Through a visual inspection, we can determine the extent of the damage, which allows us to then form an efficient plan for restoring your property as fast as possible. The damage to your property was caused by one or more of the following:

  • Protein Fire - Food from the oven or stove has burned; smoke residue is on contents and surfaces.
  • Complex Fire - Multiple natural and synthetic items inside the structure have burned; black smoke residue is on content and surfaces; synthetic smoke odors exists; emergency corrosion mitigation is needed to protect at-risk surfaces.
  • Natural Fire - Trees, shrubs and bushes have burned; smoke has penetrated the structure from outside; smoke residue and odor are present.
  • Furnace Malfunction - Heating appliances such as oil-fired furnaces have malfunctioned and caused smoke to be distributed throughout the property