Utah Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration

While very minor smoke damage can be cleaned with common household products, smoke damage remediation should be left to the professionals. If the clean-up is not handled properly, the smoke damage can smudge walls, wallpaper, carpeting and it can even change the consistency of plaster in your property. Not to mention the likely water damage from putting out the fire.

Some common items that are often overlooked are:

Food: Smoke can penetrate most packaging. All food stored in the home should be carefully inspected before deciding to keep it or not. If in doubt, throw it out!

Refrigerator: The refrigerator is often overlooked after a fire. Carefully inspect the inside of your refrigerator before compromising your family’s health. You should never store food in a refrigerator affected by smoke damage.

Plants: House plants can suffer long-term effects after being exposed to smoke. In most cases, simply wiping down the plant can be helpful. Leaving the plants outdoors to help regenerate affected cells can help restore your plant’s health.

Clothing: A fire may have happened on the other side of your property; however, smoke travels further than flames. Be sure to clean all clothing that may have been exposed to smoke.

In most cases, yes! Most insurance carriers cover the restoration process of your property after a fire. It will also cover the smoke damage cleaning process (including temporary re-location) while the work is being done.

That question is asked over and over again for every component and all contents. If something can be cleaned, deodorized, and restored at a lower cost than replacement, it should be restored.

If the odor is not gone after opening your windows for several hours, you will probably need some heavy-duty cleaning and deodorizing. If there is chard, burnt, or melted material you will probably need professional help.

Smoke and fire damage restoration involves a series of steps to salvage as much of the affected property as possible. The process begins by assessing the extent of the damage, followed by providing a comprehensive plan for cleanup and restoration. The restoration team uses specialized tools to clean soot from surfaces, remove smoke odor, and fire damage repairs.

The process starts with damage assessment by expert technicians, followed by immediate board-up and roof tarp services if necessary. Water removal and drying occur if water damage is also present. Then, smoke and soot are removed from all surfaces. The next step involves cleaning and sanitizing your property, followed by complete restoration and reconstruction work if required.

Yes, with professional restoration and remediation services, smoke and fire damage can be completely repaired, even in severe cases. However, this relies on swift action to prevent additional, long-term damage.

Common types of damage caused by smoke and fire include structural damage to residential or commercial properties, sodden materials due to water used in extinguishing the fire, discoloration of walls and ceilings, irreparable damage to items, and smoke odor permeation.

After ensuring everyone’s safety, contacting a professional restoration company is crucial. These experts will assess the damage and begin the restoration process promptly. Also, calling your insurance company to initiate a claim is essential.

Yes, smoke and fire can significantly affect a building’s structural integrity. Fire can weaken structures, while smoke and soot can cause further damage. Consulting a professional is important to assess the extent of the damage.

Without professional intervention, the smoke odor can linger for weeks or even months after a fire. It is absorbed by porous materials and released over time. Specialized tools and techniques are necessary for effectively eliminating the smoke odor.

Professional restoration services should eliminate the chance of smoke odor reoccurrence. These services use advanced tools and techniques to thoroughly remove smoke particles from all affected materials.