Emergency Services
Once the restoration begins, we will keep you informed and answer your questions all along the way. All the while, our skills and experience will make those signs of fire damage, smoke odor, and mess just go away…“like it never happened.”
Behavior of Smoke
A fire loss can result in complex damages because of the unique behavior of smoke. Therefore, as professionals, we will first survey the loss site to determine the extent to which fire, smoke, heat, and moisture have impacted building materials and contents.
We know that smoke can penetrate within cavities of the structure, causing hidden damage and odor. Our vast knowledge of building systems helps us better investigate how far the smoke damage may have spread.
Essential Things to Know About Smoke
- Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
- Smoke flows around plumbing systems, using holes around pipes to go from floor to floor.
- Different types of smoke significantly affect the restoration process.
Types of Smoke
Once at a fire scene, a TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professional will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. Cleaning procedures will be based on the information identified during pretesting.
Types of Soot
- Wet Smoke Residues – Result from smoldering fires with low heat. Residues are sticky, smeary, and with pungent odors. Smoke webs can be difficult to clean.
- Dry Smoke Residues – Result from fast-burning fires at high temperatures. Residues are often dry, powdery, small, non-smeary smoke particles.
- Protein Residues – Virtually invisible residues that discolor paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
- Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace puff backs distribute fuel oil soot.
- Other Types of Residues – Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residues also need cleanup.
Inspection and Pretesting
TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration will pretests while inspecting the property to determine the damages and the method needed for cleaning, restoration, and repairs.
The Full Extent of the Damage
How many materials are affected by smoke or fire? What is the proper method for cleaning? Will your personal belongings need to be relocated while your house is restored? These are just a few of the decisions that must be made.
Unaffected areas
It can be vital to protect areas that were not affected by soot and odor before the damage spreads to these areas. In addition, it will save you money!
Segregation of Materials
What materials can be restored, and what materials must be replaced. Are the smoke residues cleanable? Who is completing the inventory of items that are damaged beyond repair? Pretesting is vital. A complete inventory is invaluable! How long will the cleanup take? We’ll let you know what to expect.
Most Effective Cleaning Methods
What work procedures will restore the damaged materials? Pretesting also allows the TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professional to focus on saving precious items or keepsakes for you.
Remember: Once the restoration begins, we will keep you informed and answer your questions all along the way. And all the while, our skills and experience will make those signs of fire damage, smoke odor, and mess just go away…“like it never ever happened.”
TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professionals concentrate on safely drying, deodorizing, and disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged by water. Dehumidification can save money in restoration and replacement costs.
We believe that the lowering of moisture levels is a science and should only be performed by trained professionals. Don’t allow untrained restorers to damage your home or business.
Operation Details
The dehumidifiers operated by TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professionals have the power and capability of removing moisture from, among other things:
- Drywall
- Plaster
- Interior paint
- Cement floors
- Carpets
- Insulation
- Basements
Reducing Drying Time
Drying time is reduced because we adjust the locations and types of dehumidifiers as drying conditions change. We will use the following to develop a “plan of attack” to rid your building of moisture, high humidity, and the threat of dangerous mold development.
- The modern science of drying the structure
- Relative humidity
- The cubic feet of the damaged area
- How much time it will take to dry the structure
- The extent of the damage
- If your carpet or padding is salvageable
Equipment
- Moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
- Infrared camera may be used to identify water location.
- Submersible and gas-powered pumps for continuous pumping of high-level water.
- Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal.
Sanitizing Agents, Germicides & Anti-Microbial Treatments
- Deodorization products control odors from excessive moisture.
- Disinfection products stop the growth of bacteria, fungi, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms.
Excellent Results Guaranteed
- Drying equipment helps prevent swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.
- Industrial grade dehumidifiers minimize secondary water damage.
- High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, evaporating moisture.
- Some situations call for special drying techniques that require state-of-the-art equipment and training.
When a natural disaster strikes, it can be all too easy to lose hope in light of severe damage and loss. Whether it’s a tornado, hurricane, blizzard, or flood –TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration can provide extra help fast.
No Disaster Is Too Big
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, we are prepared. But, should a catastrophic storm strike, call (918) 364-0877. Even in the face of a disaster, TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professionals will strive to help make it “Like it never ever happened.”
Once the remediation begins, we will keep you informed and answer your questions all along the way. And all the while, our skills and experience will make all those signs of fire damage, smoke odor, and mess just go away…“like it never ever happened.”
How Smoke Behaves – The Balloon Analogy
A unique property of smoke is that it is driven or, let us say, move along due to air currents. This moving air current is caused by the increasing pressurized heat building up as a fire increases in volume. The heat from fire increases air pressure in a contained area. Think of a hot air balloon. As the hot air fills the cavity of the balloon, the balloon expands due to the pressure building up inside. As this hot air expands in a closed room, it tries to find a way of escape.
So, where can it go? It seeps into every nook cranny, crack, and opening in walls, floors, and ceilings, like electrical outlets, wall switches, ceiling light fixture boxes, cracks where the baseboard meets the floor. All of these cavities behind the walls surface suddenly become filled with hot pressurized smoke, and there it stays – trapped in your walls. If you only seal and paint the wall surface on that first hot day of summer, those horrible smoke smells will reenter those rooms using the same nooks, crannies, cracks, and openings.
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We concentrate on safely drying, deodorizing, and disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged by water. Signs of the presence of excessive mold include:
- The presence of visible mold
- Strong, musty odors
- Any evidence of past moisture problems that might have caused undetected mold growth
- Excessive humidity
We’ve got You Covered
If you think you might have a mold problem, call us. (918) 461-0358 In most water damage situations, mold growth is not a problem, and we can safely restore your home or business to pre-loss condition. An on-site, indoor environmental inspection can only determine the need to address the presence of mold.
In some situations, an indoor air quality professional will be required to create a restoration plan for your home. TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration is experienced at carrying out the assigned project and making damage problems go away. “Like it Never Ever Happened.”