Smoke Damage Restoration is not a DIY Service

Yes, the fire itself may look like the worst and the greatest danger to the building but smoke damage is also dangerous. When firefighters leave a scene of a fire incident, it may seem as the worst is gone but without a proper a professional clean up of the smoke damage, the building will never return to its pre-fire incident state. The principles of fire and smoke restoration may look simple, it is not a “Do it yourself” activity as many people think. It requires a lot of manpower and experience; therefore, homeowners should not venture into it on their own.

Once a fire is put out, the immediate danger is gone but the smoke residue it leaves in place will continue to be a problem for the house if it is left unattended to. This can cause a whole lot of issues like discoloration, powerful odor, etching and extensive corrosion. The most important step for a homeowner is not to start a DIY but to call a professional smoke damage restoration expert to stop it before it becomes even more of a major issue.

Smoke Damage Restoration

Smoke and ash residue can discolor most surfaces and this can happen within minutes or hours if left unattended. Then after a few days, it will start discoloring the wall permanently and corrosion will start affecting the metals present in the area. Calling a professional on time will halt these issues and restore these items affected by the fire and smoke. In addition, it is important to note that if a professional is not called in for the restoration after a long time, the cost of remediation will increase and this is what every homeowner needs to understand.

When professionals are called on site for a restoration project, the first step will always be to identify all materials that have been affected and check the source of any odor. Doing this will bring the restoration effort under control and pave way for a thorough clean up.

There are a whole lot of companies in the restoration business but note that the best companies are the ones who are well trained and certified to carry out smoke damage restoration work by the relevant authorities. There are no short cuts in restoration services. It is well detailed. Therefore, as a homeowner, you main priority in this case will be to look out for professionals that can be trusted to do the right thing.

Professional companies like Mold Solution & Inspections will always do the right thing.  We are certified by the IICRC and can work directly with your insurance company to lessen your efforts and stress during this trying time. You won’t find us outside your home when it’s on fire or calling your house, as we never chase any of these jobs and companies that do should be avoided. If your home or building should sustain fire and smoke damage, then you can be sure we’ll be there to help as no other company has ever won more awards in our industry than us.